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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix lights are staying on

The change oil soon light is on. I've tried the resetting procedure, but it won't work. Also, the trac off light and abs lights are on. Any suggestions?

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  • planbmar Sep 19, 2008

    I have tried pressing the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. It is not working.

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What is the procedure you are using can you explain it to me?
Resetting Procedure

To reset the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator if equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC).

  1. Turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine.
  2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
    • If the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator flashes two times, the system is resetting. Turn the ignition key to OFF then start the vehicle.
    • If the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator comes on and stays on, repeat the procedure.
To reset the OIL LIFE indicator if equipped with a Trip Computer.

  1. Press the trip MODE button until the light appears next to OIL LIFE.
  2. Press and hold the trip RESET button until the oil life percentage changes to 100%.
Hope this helps Ill look into the ABS lights but I do believe that you will need a scan tool to retreive a code to be able to diagnose the reason for the lights



  • Anonymous Sep 19, 2008

    look for a small red button in the fuse box and follow the instructions for with trip counter

  • Anonymous Sep 19, 2008

    Did you NOT receive the reset information procedure I sent through fixya? If not call me

    at 253-691-6206 that three acceleratot pedal sometimes does not work there is actually a button to do it with its in the fuse box

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The change oil soon light comes on for about 15 minutes then goes out. The oil has already been changed. How do I fix this??
The Reset Procedure Is:
With The Ignition Key In The "on" Position, but The Engine Off, Fully Push And Release The Accelerator Pedal Slowly 3 Times Within 5 Seconds. If The "change Oil" Light Flashes, The System Is Resetting. Turn The Key Off, Then Start The Vehicle.
If The "change Oil" Light Comes Back On, The Light Has Not Reset. Repeat The Procedure.
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Sep 29, 2012 • 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
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Pontiac service light 1983-01
Firebird

1998-01

To reset the "CHANGE OIL" light, press and hold the "TRIP/OIL RESET" button on the instrument panel for 12 seconds. When the light flashes and goes out, the system is reset.


Grand Am

1999 -01

To reset the Change Oil light, open the driver's side instrument fuse panel and turn the ignition on. Press the "RESET" button and release. The light will flash. Press the button again and the system will be reset.


Grand Prix

1999-01

Driver Information Center If Equipped). Turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator flashes two times, the system is resetting. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then start the vehicle. If the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator comes on and stays on, repeat the procedure. To reset the OIL LIFE indictor if equipped with a Trip Computer: Press the trip MODE button until the light appears next to OIL LIFE. Press and hold the trip RESET button until the oil life percentage changes to be 99 percent.


Grand Prix

1997-98

To reset the oil life indicator, press the "MODE" button until the light next to "OIL LIFE" is lit. Press and hold "RESET" for 3 seconds until oil life percentage is 100%.


Grand Prix SE

1997

Turn the ignition on, but do not start the vehicle. Within 5 seconds, push the accelerator to the floor 3 times. Turn the ignition off. Start the car and the Change Oil Soon indicator light will be reset.


Grand Prix
w/ Trip Computer

1988-93

To reset "CHANGE OIL", "CHANGE OIL FILTER", or the mileage of either on the Trip Compute, continually press the "SERVICE" or "SYSTEMS CHECK" button until the item appears with the mileage below it. Then press the "RESET" button and the mileage will be reset to the maximum value. If you want to reduce this value, hold the "RESET" button down and the mileage will count down. Release the button at the mileage you would like to observe.


Bonneville,
6000
w/ Driver Information Center

1983-91

To reset "CHANGE OIL SOON" or "OIL FILTER" or to adjust the mileage on the Driver Information Center, continually press the "DIC" button until either message appears with the mileage below it. At this point, hold down the button. In 5 to 10 seconds, the mileage will count down. When it passes 0, it will cycle back to a maximum figure. Release the button when the mileage gets to the service interval you'd like to observe. If "CHANGE OIL" or "OIL FILTER" already appears, just hold the button down to reset the mileage. "CHANGE OIL" and "OIL FILTER" are reset separately.













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on Dec 07, 2009 • Pontiac Grand Prix Cars & Trucks
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I tried the pumping the gas peddle 3 times in the on position to get the change oil soon light to go out and started the car... still did not go out... and the emergency brake light is staying on all the...
Try holding the trip reset button down until the change oil light blinks and then goes out.

For the brake light, please read my tips at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6004281-brake_indicator_light_stays
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Sep 20, 2010 • 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
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1999 pontiac grand prix service engine light soon is on, what does it mean ?
The service engine soon light is an indicator /reminder for you to do some type of maintanence work on your vehicle, depending upon your mileage that you have accumulated on your car dictates the sort of maintanence needed on the car.
Can either be as simple as an oil change or as complicated as a major service/tuneup, oil change, transmission change, wheel alignment, brake inspect, tire rotation etc.
Once the work is performed the technician must turn off the light.
Reference the dealership or reliable repair shop for further information.
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Jul 02, 2010 • 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
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2002 Pontiac Grand Prix - multi-fuse related problems.The A/C keeps shorting out and the garage replaces the fuse. Where is the fuse box for the A/C located? Also, the radio display is dim/non existent...
I can't answer because I have other question open, sorry, but here I send any comments and clues to solve (I hope).

For the FUSE PANEL, location and description, I suggest check the 2000-Pontiac-Grand-Prix-Owners-Manual (page 330 and next). A/C have one "diode". Check it.

About your radio display, sound like a internal problem, keep in mind that the CD is working.

The Security Litgh, its possible that you have any problem with the THEFT system or any aftermark alarm (if you have).

Resetting Oil Service Indicator Lights - Pontiac Grand Prix, 1999-03
Driver Information Center If Equipped). Turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE OIL Soon indicator flashes two times, the system is resetting. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then start the vehicle.
If the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator comes on and stays on, repeat the procedure. To reset the OIL LIFE indictor if equipped with a Trip Computer: Press the trip MODE button until the light appears next to OIL LIFE. Press and hold the trip RESET button until the oil life percentage changes to be 99 percent.

Hope helps (remember rated this).
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Jun 05, 2010 • Pontiac Grand Prix Cars & Trucks
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HOW DO I RESET CHANGE OIL SOON LIGHT ON A 1998
turn your key to the on position ,push gas pedal completely to the floor three times in 5 seconds
leave the pedal up and wait 10 seconds the light will blink you done!
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Nov 11, 2009 • 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
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I have a 1999 pontiac grand am I purchased from an auction my senior year of high school. a 2 months after I bought it the change oil light came on and has never gone off. in the three years that I've had...
The change oil light must be reset by you manually. Procedure listed in your owner's manual. The ABS light is on because there is a problem with the Anti-Lock brake system. Normal braking will still work. This needs to be looked at by a professional The Trac Off light is on because the Traction Control is turned off. Turn it back on. There is a button somewhere to turn it on and off. Maybe be on the shifter. The Service Engine light is on because there is a problem with the emissions control system. Have the ECU scanned with an OBD2 scan tool to recover the fault code. This code will help to diagnose the problem.
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Aug 14, 2009 • 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT
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Want to turn off warning lights on dashboard
Change oil light: remove the driver side fuse cover, there is a reset switch. turn key to on position (engine NOT running), press and release reset button. change oil light will flash. press and HOLD reset button again until you hear chimes and the change oil light goes out. it is now reset.
as for the trac off light, there is a button on the dash which turns the traction control on and off
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Jun 02, 2009 • 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT
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Change oil soon light. how to get it to shut off
Answer The "change oil" light on a 2001 Grand Prix is reset by pressing the gas pedal three times while the vehicle is in "accessory" mode:

1. Turn the car off.
2. Place the ignition key in the "on" position, without starting the car. That is, turn the key forward to the place right before it fires the engine.
3. Place your foot on the gas pedal and press it all the way down three times, waiting approximately one second between presses.

If done correctly, the "change oil" light will flash repeatedly, and will then reset.

Please note that it is rare to do this successfully on the first try; if it does not work, turn the car off and try the procedure again, varying the wait slightly between pedal presses at each attempt
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Apr 16, 2009 • 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
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Change oil light reset?
Hi Shady, here is the procedure for resetting the light.
Resetting Procedure Follow this procedure to reset the GM Oil Life System™
  1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the engine off.
  2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
  3. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light flashes, the system is resetting.
  4. Turn the key to OFF after the light has finished flashing, then start the vehicle.
  5. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes back on, the engine oil life system did not reset. Repeat the procedure.
With Trip Computer
  1. Press the MODE button until the light appears next to OIL LIFE.
  2. Press and hold the RESET button for three seconds. The oil life percentage should change to 100 percent.
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