Oct 02, 2009 if you have a owners manual read it. Also, put a little oil around the O-ring when replacing it. The failure mileage was 180,000. This answer is close but not exactly right. If you are unsure about what your diagnostic trouble codes mean; have your Vue diagnosed by a professional automotive technician. No switch in fuse box,very easy to do.
If you would have anything to add, for us every opinion counts. Most Saturns have the oil type printed on the oil cap - it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40. If you would have anything to add, for us every opinion counts. Also I have reported in the past that the ignition turns off while driving which can be fatal in traffic. The first answer is generally used by Toyota not Ford. Turn the ignition on once again and the indicator light will not come on--that will show you did it correctly. This information how to reset oil service light for a Saturn Vue is taken from Saturn owners manual.
To do so would be illegal. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. Luckily I was only 4 blocks from home. These problems result mainly from poor combustion, which stifles the engine. This light means that service is required for your vehicle. This method is recommended as a last resort.
It will also reset the electronic systems inside the car; if the car has an anti-theft radio system, for example, it will likely go into safe mode and will need a code to unlock it. Posted on Aug 17, 2009. Depress the gas pedal to the floor and release 3 times in a row. Flashing Check Engine Light: If your check engine light is flashing, stop driving your Vue and have it towed to your nearest mechanic - you probably have a very serious problem with your car and you risk ruining your engine by driving it. It will go right into center of the oil cap. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The light will flash for up to 30 seconds or until the ignition is turned off.
Reputable auto shops will not reset a check engine light if the problem is not fixed. Please consult the vehicle manufacturer for the correct specifications and repair procedures for your vehicle. Open it up and you will see a red button, it is small and looks like a fuse but on the top it will say Oil-Res. Air bag light will be on, or flash periodically when already fastened. What kind of car is it. The 2008 and 2009 Saturns have a built-in feature that alerts you when your tire pressure is under or above the recommended pressure level. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or Kia dealer to be diagnosed or repaired.
Disconnect the battery In some cars, especially those made before the mid-1990s, you can reset the check engine light by disconnecting the battery. This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Vue. While driving 55 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to respond. Every time the battery dies, it affects something else as well. It all depends on what make, model, etc.
Some may advise you to disconnect the battery, and that will reset your computer. Cruise goes in and out. Open it up and you will see a red button, it is small and looks like a fuse but on the top it will say Oil-Res. Intermittent Check Engine Light: If the check engine light on your 2003 Vue is intermittent, try to take note of the conditions when this happens. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a communication failure, but the technician was unable to determine what part needed to be replaced.
You should now be finished. When to Change Engine Oil on a Saturn Vue Saturn Oil Life System. If someone is watching the dash lights while you do that, the change oil light should flash briefly. Then look on the right side of the intake manifold just on the edge of it you will see a 32mm Nut. Then turn the key to the off position.
These readers may also be able to clear the code from the computer, in some cases, turning the light off quickly and easily. For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed. You should be able to just take off the positive battery post for about 5 minutes, then put it back on. For example, does it happen when you accelerating, driving on the highway or does it appear at low speeds? If this is not the oil life monitor reset procedure for your vehicle, restart your oil light reset procedure search Oil Life Monitor Reset Procedure Frequently Asked Questions If you are still having trouble with visit the page for more information. The oil life will change to 100 percent.