HOW TO: Turn off Change Oil Light

Jeremy · 09-06-2002, 10:27 AM

Really quite simple and is documented in your Owners Manual.

Open drivers side door.
Remove fuse panel.
Put key in ignition an turn to "ON" position (do not start).
Press the "RESET" button once (located inside fuse panel)
- Change oil light will flash -
Press the "RESET" button once more and you will hear a chime.
- Light will go off -
Key off the car, replace the fuse panel and you're all done.

75thAnnGT · 12-02-2002, 05:54 AM

Another way to do this, is to turn your key to the "on" position..very important-do not actually "start" the car. Put the gas pedal to the floor three times real fast, like within 5 seconds. Wait a couple seconds, and you'll hear the chime...reset done.

Shorti2382 · 12-19-2002, 10:05 AM

Actually that trick did not work on my grand am. Several friends of mine have done that on their cars and it has worked. However, once they tried that on my grand am it didn't work. The fuse box method works.

Tonyyank · 12-19-2002, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by Shorti2382
Actually that trick did not work on my grand am. Several friends of mine have done that on their cars and it has worked. However, once they tried that on my grand am it didn't work. The fuse box method works.

I've heard something with tapping the gas pedal a couple times...anyone know the trick to it ?

75thAnnGT · 12-19-2002, 03:44 PM

It works on all 3 of our GM's. Just make sure you do it 3 times, all the way to the floor, and fast. Leave the key in "on" position and wait about 10 seconds, and you should hear the chime.

PACE · 12-30-2002, 04:57 AM

WOW! it actually worked....pumped gas 3 times in the 'on' position. learn something new everyday here

07-02-2004, 04:58 AM

It depends on the year of the car. Some of the 04's like mine have nobutton in the fuse panel.. It shows one but it isnt there. I use the gas pedal 3 time quickly. But most have the button.

Ktown01GT · 07-02-2004, 02:34 PM

ha and i was wondering how to do this the other day...yay! i can finally turn it off!

Trancer · 07-02-2004, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ktown01GT

ha and i was wondering how to do this the other day...yay! i can finally turn it off!

Its in your manual how to do it

jk

99redGT · 07-03-2004, 07:37 PM

is this that "service engine soon" light? I have had that thing on for like months, had the car checked and the engine flushed and it is still on, if this is how to do it then by golly I will do it, the guys at sears couldn't figure out what the hell, even after telling me my car is in perfect working order, even saying it actualy has a bit more power than stock, as the head mechanic says he has a GA with the same friggin problem, light stays on and he can't get it to go away

98GrandAmSE · 07-03-2004, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 99redGT

is this that "service engine soon" light? I have had that thing on for like months, had the car checked and the engine flushed and it is still on, if this is how to do it then by golly I will do it, the guys at sears couldn't figure out what the hell, even after telling me my car is in perfect working order, even saying it actualy has a bit more power than stock, as the head mechanic says he has a GA with the same friggin problem, light stays on and he can't get it to go away

take the car to autozone and they will plug a scan tool in your car and figure out what the problem is for free.

07-07-2004, 12:57 PM

Not sure but on the 03's and 04's if you forget to tighten your gas cap tight the SVS light will come on and set a code....

iceman · 07-07-2004, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ]]v[[ORBI]]))

Not sure but on the 03's and 04's if you forget to tighten your gas cap tight the SVS light will come on and set a code....

That's an SES not an SVS. All 99+'s will do that.

Necrosis · 07-07-2004, 05:07 PM

Is this a known problem? A few weeks ago I brought my car in and just recently the change oil light came on. I checked it and it's just a bit above the oil line. Is this anything to worry about or should I just reset it?

eric99gt · 07-07-2004, 10:10 PM

reset it...no worries. doesn't detect oil level.

99_pontiac_girl · 07-11-2004, 09:02 PM

That damn service engine soon light used to give me a headache, too, now it just comes on when it feels like it, and goes off as it pleases... I don't really worry about it anymore!

tagurit · 07-12-2004, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

Is this a known problem? A few weeks ago I brought my car in and just recently the change oil light came on. I checked it and it's just a bit above the oil line. Is this anything to worry about or should I just reset it?

The oil life light goes by how you drive the car andpercentage of oil life remains before you need to change it.....Which is usually within 5000 or so miles per oil change. This is supposed to help you from spending money every 3000 miles.

GreatGraySkwid · 05-04-2005, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ]]v[[ORBI]]))

It depends on the year of the car. Some of the 04's like mine have nobutton in the fuse panel.. It shows one but it isnt there. I use the gas pedal 3 time quickly. But most have the button.

Thank god for this post. I thought I was crazy or blind, maybe, looking for that button last night. I've been doing the pedal reset up until this point on Beatrix, but I used to use the reset button with Carla all the time, and this time I was like "why not?" Guess now I know why not!

GAGTSCTGuy · 05-04-2005, 06:40 AM

I use the gas pedal. The first time I had a problem, and I feel I should tell everyone. If the parking brake is on in my car, the chime will not sound.

Bouchie11982 · 05-28-2005, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorti2382

Actually that trick did not work on my grand am. Several friends of mine have done that on their cars and it has worked. However, once they tried that on my grand am it didn't work. The fuse box method works.

the gas pedal trick was started in the 2003 models...i was told this when my change oil light came on and the reset button trick wasnt working...i went to the dealership and the giuy told me. then WHHY didnt GM put it inthe freakin manuel! coulda saved me the 5+ miles trip to the dealership!

09-06-2002, 10:27 AM	#1
Jeremy Unpimped my Mazda AKA: Jeremy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 'Burb of Chicago Age: 36 Posts: 1,832 Vehicle: 07 Tahoe LTZ ,12 Jetta	HOW TO: Turn off Change Oil Light Really quite simple and is documented in your Owners Manual. Open drivers side door. Remove fuse panel. Put key in ignition an turn to "ON" position (do not start). Press the "RESET" button once (located inside fuse panel) - Change oil light will flash - Press the "RESET" button once more and you will hear a chime. - Light will go off - Key off the car, replace the fuse panel and you're all done. __________________ Jeremy 12 VW Jetta 07 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 Over the firewall, out the antenna, into the router, shot to the modem, out the transponder, bounce into space, off the satellite, over their firewall, into the forums .... nothing but NET

12-02-2002, 05:54 AM	#2
75thAnnGT GAGT - Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SouthSide of Big D Posts: 104 Vehicle: 75th Anniversary GAGT	Another way to do this, is to turn your key to the "on" position..very important-do not actually "start" the car. Put the gas pedal to the floor three times real fast, like within 5 seconds. Wait a couple seconds, and you'll hear the chime...reset done. __________________ 75th Anniversary Grand Am Coupe 2002 Firehawk TA #175 1998 Z34

12-19-2002, 10:05 AM	#3
Shorti2382 Some day. . . Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Delaware Age: 31 Posts: 181 Vehicle: 02 Jeep Liberty Sport	Actually that trick did not work on my grand am. Several friends of mine have done that on their cars and it has worked. However, once they tried that on my grand am it didn't work. The fuse box method works. __________________ Chelle.

12-19-2002, 03:44 PM	#5
75thAnnGT GAGT - Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SouthSide of Big D Posts: 104 Vehicle: 75th Anniversary GAGT	It works on all 3 of our GM's. Just make sure you do it 3 times, all the way to the floor, and fast. Leave the key in "on" position and wait about 10 seconds, and you should hear the chime. __________________ 75th Anniversary Grand Am Coupe 2002 Firehawk TA #175 1998 Z34

12-30-2002, 04:57 AM	#6
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 34 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	WOW! it actually worked....pumped gas 3 times in the 'on' position. learn something new everyday here __________________ Grand Am---Long gone. 2009 Yukon Denali with 4" drop on 24" black Escalade wheels -- in the garage 1970 Impala convertible triple black - In the Garage

07-02-2004, 04:58 AM	#7
]]v[[ORBI]])) Guest Posts: n/a	It depends on the year of the car. Some of the 04's like mine have nobutton in the fuse panel.. It shows one but it isnt there. I use the gas pedal 3 time quickly. But most have the button.

07-02-2004, 02:34 PM	#8
Ktown01GT One Slow GM AKA: Brandon Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 28 Posts: 274 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	ha and i was wondering how to do this the other day...yay! i can finally turn it off!

07-03-2004, 07:37 PM	#10
99redGT I must be Him... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Park, Mexico... no, IL Age: 36 Posts: 49 Vehicle: 1999 grand am GT coupe	is this that "service engine soon" light? I have had that thing on for like months, had the car checked and the engine flushed and it is still on, if this is how to do it then by golly I will do it, the guys at sears couldn't figure out what the hell, even after telling me my car is in perfect working order, even saying it actualy has a bit more power than stock, as the head mechanic says he has a GA with the same friggin problem, light stays on and he can't get it to go away __________________ My name is S.P.M. (south park mexican) You know my name...

07-07-2004, 12:57 PM	#12
]]v[[ORBI]])) Guest Posts: n/a	Not sure but on the 03's and 04's if you forget to tighten your gas cap tight the SVS light will come on and set a code....

07-07-2004, 05:07 PM	#14
Necrosis GAGT - Member AKA: Rob Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 29 Posts: 46 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am	Is this a known problem? A few weeks ago I brought my car in and just recently the change oil light came on. I checked it and it's just a bit above the oil line. Is this anything to worry about or should I just reset it?

07-07-2004, 10:10 PM	#15
eric99gt just go for it AKA: Eric Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Houston, TX Age: 31 Posts: 1,505 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	reset it...no worries. doesn't detect oil level. __________________ Check the rig out here. http://rankmyride.com/?page=cars/view&CID=250 Check out my Interceptor digital scan tool

07-11-2004, 09:02 PM	#16
99_pontiac_girl Yea, I have one too! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Westmont, IL Age: 27 Posts: 52 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	That damn service engine soon light used to give me a headache, too, now it just comes on when it feels like it, and goes off as it pleases... I don't really worry about it anymore! __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease. I can remember when the air was clean and sex was dirty. George Burns

05-04-2005, 06:40 AM	#19
GAGTSCTGuy GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Phil Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 33 Posts: 1,034 Vehicle: 04 GAGT SCT,99 Formula	I use the gas pedal. The first time I had a problem, and I feel I should tell everyone. If the parking brake is on in my car, the chime will not sound. __________________ 2004 Grand Am GT SC/T --- Daily driver 1999 Firebird Formula --- Weekend toy 1998 Sunfire SE --- Wife's car N-Body

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