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How to reset change oil light on 01 Buick Century

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How to Reset the GM Oil Life System
After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset.
1. With the engine off, turn the ignition key to RUN.
2. Fully push and release the accelerator pedal slowly
three times within five seconds.
If the CHANGE OIL SOON light flashes,
the system is resetting.
3. Turn the key to OFF, then start the vehicle.
The oil life will change to 100 percent.
If the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes back on,
the system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.

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What you have to do is with the key on and engine off fully depress the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds.The light will flash.After about 10 seconds turn the key off and wait another 10 seconds and turn it back on.The light should be off.

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SOURCE: "Change oil soon" light

Turn your key to the on position wait until all of your indicater lamps do their thing . Then pump the gas pedal 3 times in rapid motion in less than 5 seconds. Wait until you see the change oil light start flashing. If this does not happen then turn the key off turn it on again and repeat the procedure.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: i just changed the oil in my 1994 buick century

SES lights aren't maintenance lights, it means you have a trouble code set in the computer. Only way to "reset" it is to have it checked and repaired.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: On 2003 Buick Century had the oil changed but the

It just needs to be reset. Turn the key on with the engine off fully depress the accelerator three times. The dash should say "engine oil life reset" if done correctly.

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SOURCE: reset the oil change light

engine off turn key to run. Fully press and release the gas pedal slowly three times within five seconds. If light flashes, system is resetting. Turn key off, start engine, if light comes back on repeat.

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Buick service light 1991-01

LeSabre,
Park Avenue


2000-01

Turn the ignition to ON. Press the GAUGE INFO button on the driver information center (DIC) switch to view OIL LIFE INDEX. Press and hold the RESET button on the DIC until the display reads OIL LIFE INDEX 100% NORMAL. The engine oil life monitor is now reset. Turn the ignition OFF.



Park Avenue


1997-99

When "OIL LIFE INDEX CHANGE OIL" appears in the Driver Information Center, press and hold the "RESET" button while the oil life index is being displayed. After 5 seconds, the oil life will change to 100%



Le Sabre,
Park Avenue


1995-99
1995-96

When "CHANGE OIL SOON" light is illuminated, access the reset button in the glove box. With the engine off and the ignition switch in the run position, press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds. The light will flash four times and then go out.



Century,
Regal,
Roadmaster


1997-01,
1996-01,
1995-96.

To reset the "CHANGE OIL" light, turn the ignition switch to the run position with the engine off. Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal three times within 5 seconds. The light will flash twice and go out.



Roadmaster


1994

To reset the "CHANGE OIL" light, turn the ignition switch to the run position with the engine off. Access the reset button on the end of the instrument panel by the fuse block. Press the switch and hold it for at least 5 seconds.



Le Sabre,
Park Avenue


1992-94,
1991-94

When "CHANGE OIL SOON" light is illuminated, find the hole in the underside of the dash on the passenger side near the door. Insert a blunt instrument into the hole and press the switch. The light will flash four times when the system is reset.











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How do I reset the "change oil soon" light on a

try turn the key to the position all the lights comes on dont start engine as soon as turn key on press gas pedal to the floor n release 3 times
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Reset oil change indicator on 2002 buick century

its in the fuse panel, i believe you put the key in wait for the light to come on, hold the reset for a few seconds, the light will flash off and on, let go of the button and press it again. that should reset it for you.
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How do I reset oil life low light?

This one should be turn the key on to run position and fully depress the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds, If done correctly the light should start flashing.
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Reset the oil change light in a 2004 buick century

engine off turn key to run. Fully press and release the gas pedal slowly three times within five seconds. If light flashes, system is resetting. Turn key off, start engine, if light comes back on repeat.
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Service engine soon light it on

it could be both but im guessing that you changed the oil before the exact time for it to be done . if so have some one reset the light for you im not sure exactly how to do it on the 03 century if you have the drivers manual it will tell you how to reset it.
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On 2003 Buick Century had the oil changed but the change oil light comes on when I first start the car and stays on for about 3-5 min. Is it supposed to do that or does it need to be reset?

It just needs to be reset. Turn the key on with the engine off fully depress the accelerator three times. The dash should say "engine oil life reset" if done correctly.
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I just changed the oil in my 1994 buick century and the service engine soon light come on after, how do i reset this?

SES lights aren't maintenance lights, it means you have a trouble code set in the computer. Only way to "reset" it is to have it checked and repaired.
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"Change oil soon" light

Turn your key to the on position wait until all of your indicater lamps do their thing . Then pump the gas pedal 3 times in rapid motion in less than 5 seconds. Wait until you see the change oil light start flashing. If this does not happen then turn the key off turn it on again and repeat the procedure.
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