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Old 10-14-2008, 02:27 AM
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I had my car taken in for an oil change two days ago, and now everytime when I start my car up the change oil light stays on for a good few minutes after starting the car... any idea why this could be? What would be the best thing to do?
Old 10-14-2008, 03:03 AM
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Yeah you gotta reset it manually... hold the odometer button for 5 seconds or so and it should go away
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Oh, and change the oil yourself buddy
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yeah but it has to be in acc mode then just hold it till it goes off
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ok thanks!
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Or you can turn the key to RUN, don't start car - then depress the gas pedal to the floor 3 times.
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Ok im not sure if you guys are being serious but nothing worked...
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Both methods work. Here's what my owners manual says: How to reset the oil change light. Turn the ignition key to RUN with the engine off. Push the TRIP/OIL RESET button located on the instrument panel for 12 seconds. The OIL CHANGE light will start to flash to confirm that the system is reset. The reset is complete when the OIL CHANGE light goes out.
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Originally Posted by 2001NBMZ28
Or you can turn the key to RUN, don't start car - then depress the gas pedal to the floor 3 times.
And this should work too.




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