service engine soon and check engine same?
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service engine soon and check engine same?
have a 2001 z28 and service soon engine light came on is it the same as check engine light ? i heard service engine is to change oil spark plugs etc and check engine is for problems with the engine
#2
Re: service engine soon and check engine same?
You set a code and this tells you that something is wrong. Pretty much the same thing. You can get it read, so you know what might be wrong. These are pretty basic computers, so things like oil changes are not show or basic maintenance.
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Re: service engine soon and check engine same?
On the LT1 F-Body Check engine is controled by circuits in the dash cluster it indicates low voltage or low oil pressure or high temp coolant, a signal to look at your dash gauges.. Seperate from the Service Engine Soon (SES) light that is illuminated by the PCM for engine/powertrain sensor or emission failures. I would assume the 2001 LS cars would be similiar, but I could be incorrect w/o the books handy.
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Re: service engine soon and check engine same?
I had a 94 and it would tell me check gages when it had a problem but this one doesn't so I'm thinking it's just something small like spark plugs or oil change wish I had the owners manual
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Re: service engine soon and check engine same?
On the LT1 F-Body Check engine is controled by circuits in the dash cluster it indicates low voltage or low oil pressure or high temp coolant, a signal to look at your dash gauges.. Seperate from the Service Engine Soon (SES) light that is illuminated by the PCM for engine/powertrain sensor or emission failures. I would assume the 2001 LS cars would be similiar, but I could be incorrect w/o the books handy.
The functions of the following are clearly explained in the Owner's Manual:
-Check Gages
-Service Engine Soon (US) = Check Engine (Canada)
-Oil Change
-Service Vehicle
-Reduced Engine Power
If you don't have an Owner's Manual for your car, Shoebox has a link to the online copies:
1993-2002 F-body Owner's Manuals
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