Service Engine Soon light??

An Jing · 11-05-2006, 01:47 PM

Hi, the "service engine soon" light came on and im not sure how to turn it off. Anyone know how to reset the light? BTW, it's a 2002 XL7 with 59,000 miles on it. Thanks

XL7Limited · 11-05-2006, 05:12 PM

well, do you know why it went off???
Find out why and you can remove the positive battery cable for an hour or so to clear the codes.

An Jing · 11-05-2006, 05:22 PM

im not sure why it went off. When i turn on my car it always goes off after a few seconds but it now stays on for some reason. It just happen one day out of nowhere. I'm assuming it is time to do the 60k mile service since it's at 59k right now. On my other previous cars when the light goes on, it means its time to do the 30k/60k/90 check up and u can just reset the light anytime.

XL7Limited · 11-06-2006, 07:37 AM

the check engine light does NOT go off when it needs a service. Ill bet its the o2 sensor.... Is it running any different? Gas mileage change?? Take it to an Autozone for a free computer check. They will tell ya why it went off(and try to sell you the part to repair it too)

An Jing · 11-06-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by XL7Limited

the check engine light does NOT go off when it needs a service. Ill bet its the o2 sensor.... Is it running any different? Gas mileage change?? Take it to an Autozone for a free computer check. They will tell ya why it went off(and try to sell you the part to repair it too)

it is not the "Check Engine" light, it is the "Servive Engine Soon" light. They are 2 different lights......i think?

XL7Limited · 11-08-2006, 09:02 PM

different name same thing

An Jing · 11-09-2006, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by XL7Limited

different name same thing

really? aww darn it.....guess it is important to get it check out then.

sapien · 11-09-2006, 07:45 PM

yes, the "Service Engine Soon" light is aka Malfunction Indicator Lamp aka Check Engine Light. it does not come on at predetermined intervals like the old Tracker/Sidekick, rather it means your ECM has stored one or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and you'll need an OBDII tool to read it. AutoZone will read it for you for free if there are any in your area; that would at least give you a head start on diagnosing the problem. Many dealers will charge you a $75-100 diagnostic fee even if your vehicle is still under warranty.

An Jing · 11-10-2006, 01:48 AM

that sucks. Well since im almost at 60k miles, i'll go get the transmission fluid change and have the shop to check the code for me. The car feels the same as before, i hope it's not a big problem cuz i don't have much money to get it fix. Im a poor college student...=(

XL7Limited · 11-10-2006, 07:31 AM

well.. If the car seems to run the same as before it usually means that its not a big issue.