Oh no......
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 805
From: MI
Oh no......
....well, I just bought a 2000 SS from a dealership. This is my first computerized fuel injected car. The first day, I was driving it around and I absolutely loved the car. The next day....the damn SES light comes on. Also, the Oil Change light comes on for about a minute when I first run the car. Even with the light on, everything seems fine. Idles fine, accelerates fine, no strange noises. Should I be worried? I think it's goin' back to the dealer Monday.
BTW, I did get the oil changed anyway.
BTW, I did get the oil changed anyway.
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,711
From: Canadian West Coast
The SES light only means that there is an emissions related problem, not a major mechanical problem, and it could be as simple as a bad batch of gas (i.e. if the gas in the tank has been there for 4 months while the car sat on the lot), a loose gas cap, etc... Not serious, but should have the dealer look at it.
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 325
From: akron/canton, ohio
95% of the time the SES light coming on is something very very minor.
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1999 Camaro SS A4 Black/Black/Dark Gray w/ Torch Red Hood Scoop and Torch Red Rear Stripe... 3:23 || SLP Loudmouth || SLP AirBox Lid w/ K&N || SLP Bowtie Grille || SLP CAI || SLP SFC || SLP STB || AZP&S Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator w/ 3psi Boost || Sullivan Aluminum Racing Pedals || Yank ST3500 || B&M 24K Tranny Cooler || Jet-Hot Hooker LT Headers w/ ORY || Hypertech 160 T-Stat || SLP Fan Switch || 17 x 9.5 Aluminum Z06 Wheels || Nitto 555R's || Macewen White Faced Gauges w/ Red Dash Bulbs || Xenon Headlights.
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1999 Camaro SS A4 Black/Black/Dark Gray w/ Torch Red Hood Scoop and Torch Red Rear Stripe... 3:23 || SLP Loudmouth || SLP AirBox Lid w/ K&N || SLP Bowtie Grille || SLP CAI || SLP SFC || SLP STB || AZP&S Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator w/ 3psi Boost || Sullivan Aluminum Racing Pedals || Yank ST3500 || B&M 24K Tranny Cooler || Jet-Hot Hooker LT Headers w/ ORY || Hypertech 160 T-Stat || SLP Fan Switch || 17 x 9.5 Aluminum Z06 Wheels || Nitto 555R's || Macewen White Faced Gauges w/ Red Dash Bulbs || Xenon Headlights.
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Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 491
From: Pewee Valley,Ky
you have to clear the oil change light manually even if you cahnge the oil. the steps are in your owner's handbook. but basically just turn the ignition on WITHOUT starting the car, push in and hold the trip milage odometer reset button until the oil change light goes off and you are good to go. the SES light is probably due to something like what has been said already.
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2000 Sebring Silver Camaro SS
Mods? Well...yes, enough mods to have MAD horsepower.
More mods to come? Well..yes, working on achieving INSANE horsepower.
Dyno as of 7/03/02 382hp and 362torque.
Car has gone a best of 12.64@111.67mph with a 60' of 2.15
http://camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/scottss2658
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2000 Sebring Silver Camaro SS
Mods? Well...yes, enough mods to have MAD horsepower.
More mods to come? Well..yes, working on achieving INSANE horsepower.
Dyno as of 7/03/02 382hp and 362torque.
Car has gone a best of 12.64@111.67mph with a 60' of 2.15
http://camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/scottss2658