Pontiac grand prix low oil level light

Chicot75
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"Change oil" light doesn't go away

Unread post by Chicot75 » Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:46 pm

I have a 99 Grand Prix (surprisingly, it still runs great), but I can't reset the "change oil" light using the normal procedure (pressing the gas pedal three times in 5 sec) any more. It worked many times before, but now it would not reset no matter how many times I tried it. Also, the door lock timer doesn't work either - the doors lock instantly. I'm not sure but I suspect the trouble started after I replaced the battery. I know that both features are controlled by BCM. How do I reset it? Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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carriedi
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Re: "Change oil" light doesn't go away

Unread post by carriedi » Thu Dec 26, 2013 11:18 am

does your car have a place that shows "oil life"?
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Re: "Change oil" light doesn't go away

Unread post by Chicot75 » Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:58 pm

carriedi wrote:does your car have a place that shows "oil life"?
No, it doesn't

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Re: "Change oil" light doesn't go away

Unread post by carriedi » Thu Dec 26, 2013 8:23 pm

if all the problems started when you changed your battery I would look at clearing all the modules and memories.

you might try disconnecting your battery and touching your battery cables together (completely separated from the battery) to discharge stored components then attach your positive cable back to the battery and the ground cable last and see if is back to normal.
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Pontiac grand prix low oil level light

Unread post by rockin49 » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:33 am

Light on checked oil. Level ok

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Re: Pontiac grand prix low oil level light

Unread post by carriedi » Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:14 am

sometimes the oil level light switch goes bad. Goes into the side of the oil pan.
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