How does the computer reset the oil change?
The vehicle’s computer monitors a number of factors such as engine load, rpm and trip duration in order to determine when to display the message. This message will remain displayed until the driver follows a special sequence using the trip/reset button near the odometer.
Do you need to reset the oil change light?
You will need to reset oil change light manually after every oil change. If it is not properly reset the system can’t track when your next oil change is due. Click on the links below for procedures to help you reset oil change light.
When do you reset the oil life monitor?
Oil Life Monitor Reset Procedure. When you get your oil changed your oil life monitor must be manually reset. If the oil life monitor is not reset when your oil is changed the system has no way of tracking the oil life and will turn on the change oil warning prematurely.
What to do if the change oil warning is not on?
If the change oil warning is not on at the when you get your oil changed your Technician may not even know your vehicle has an oil life monitor system and it may not get reset. Let your Technician know your vehicle has an oil life monitor and ask him to reset it.
Do you need to reset the oil change indicator system?
After your oil change and servicing is complete, you may need to reset the engine oil change indicator system in your Fiat. Some servicers will neglect to do this, which can lead to premature and unnecessary service light triggers. There are many different ways this light can be reset depending on your model and year.
Oil Life Monitor Reset Procedure. When you get your oil changed your oil life monitor must be manually reset. If the oil life monitor is not reset when your oil is changed the system has no way of tracking the oil life and will turn on the change oil warning prematurely.
How can I clear the oil change code?
You can attempt to clear this code by following this process. First, turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine. Second, fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator flashes two times, the system is reset.
How to reset an oil change light after maintenance?
Start the vehicle. The oil change light will stay off until it is time to change your oil again. For certain Jeep products, including the Wrangler, how to reset an oil change light is as follows: Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the “on” position without starting the engine.