how do u reset the "oil life percentage"
11-29-2008 | 11:21 AM
#1
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how do u reset the "oil life percentage"
anyone?
also on a side note there is a shortage of mobil 1 untill april.. apparantly hurricane ike damaged a plant where the synthetic additives are introduced into the oil
also on a side note there is a shortage of mobil 1 untill april.. apparantly hurricane ike damaged a plant where the synthetic additives are introduced into the oil
11-29-2008 | 11:45 AM
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From the owners manual:
After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the information and reset buttons on the DIC at the same time to enter the personalization menu.
3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell you the system has been reset.
5. Turn the key to LOCK.
After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the information and reset buttons on the DIC at the same time to enter the personalization menu.
3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell you the system has been reset.
5. Turn the key to LOCK.
11-29-2008 | 04:41 PM
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Think that is the standard way to do it on most GM's(if you don't have a full-on DIC )
11-29-2008 | 06:11 PM
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From the owners manual:
After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the information and reset buttons on the DIC at the same time to enter the personalization menu.
3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell you the system has been reset.
5. Turn the key to LOCK.
After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the information and reset buttons on the DIC at the same time to enter the personalization menu.
3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes until the DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell you the system has been reset.
5. Turn the key to LOCK.
11-29-2008 | 07:37 PM
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11-29-2008 | 10:53 PM
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This also works
Press and hold the reset and information buttons for about 3 seconds until the "oil life reset" appears in the display ...release the buttons and then press the reset button one more time and "acknowledged" will appear in the display and your done
this is all done with engine off / ignition on position
Press and hold the reset and information buttons for about 3 seconds until the "oil life reset" appears in the display ...release the buttons and then press the reset button one more time and "acknowledged" will appear in the display and your done
this is all done with engine off / ignition on position
11-30-2008 | 12:25 AM
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From: La Crescenta, CA
Pushing the gas pedal method does not work on the SS.
Document ID: 2200465
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#PIP4511: Unable To Reset The Engine Oil Life System Using The Accelerator Pedal - keywords DIC ECM EOL engine inop inoperative intermittent life lof lnf maintenance message monitor oil OLM pedal performance - (Oct 16, 2008)
Subject: Unable to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Using the Accelerator Pedal
Models: 2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR SS With Engine RPO LNF ONLY
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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
A technician may report that the Engine Oil Life (EOL) will not reset.
Recommendation/Instructions:
Engineering has determined that the ECM for the 2008-09 HHR SS does not support the use of the accelerator pedal for the Engine Oil Life System reset procedure. This is listed incorrectly in eSI and the Owners Manuals of this vehicle; and is in the process of being changed.
Technicians should be advised to use the DIC procedure or Tech2 to perform the EOL reset.
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#PIP4511: Unable To Reset The Engine Oil Life System Using The Accelerator Pedal - keywords DIC ECM EOL engine inop inoperative intermittent life lof lnf maintenance message monitor oil OLM pedal performance - (Oct 16, 2008)
Subject: Unable to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Using the Accelerator Pedal
Models: 2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR SS With Engine RPO LNF ONLY
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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
A technician may report that the Engine Oil Life (EOL) will not reset.
Recommendation/Instructions:
Engineering has determined that the ECM for the 2008-09 HHR SS does not support the use of the accelerator pedal for the Engine Oil Life System reset procedure. This is listed incorrectly in eSI and the Owners Manuals of this vehicle; and is in the process of being changed.
Technicians should be advised to use the DIC procedure or Tech2 to perform the EOL reset.
