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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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