[titan2782]

If you have OnStar, give them a call (press the button) and tell them you have an engine light and you would like them to tell you what the code is and what it means. If you have a trifecta cable you can also see the codes.

 

[titan2782]

should have kept onstar, but I have AAA too --- now it would come in handy

I'll run by autozone after work and they can tell me what it is and hopefully clear it up

Thanks guys

I was under the impression onstar was for life except you had to pay for the turn-by-turn directions.

Autozone told me a few months ago they stopped doing code scans. Do they still do scans where you are?

Did you change the oil yourself or did you have a shop do it? If a shop, take it to them and tell them to figure it out.

 

[titan2782]

...read this Dec-2011 GM TechLink article:

GM Techlink: Search Results

You're most likely 100% correct but it's still a good idea to get the code.

 

[titan2782]

California mechanics pushed a bill that would eliminate folks being able to get their codes read at parts stores since the stores were apparently stealing too much of their business when folks DIY'ed. I'm not sure if it passed or not.

Is that what happened? Will have to look that up.

If the AZ scanner can't read CAN, it's useless anyhow. A cheap CAN scanner with live data is $60-80. Well worth the money, just for stuff like this.

This is a very good point. They aren't able to look up on every car. They weren't able to read the code from my 96 Honda. Doubt they will be able to read a CAN setup, but I bet they'll sell you a reader

Re-seat the oil dipstick firmly, and re-seat the oil fill cap. Once that's done, unhooking the negative terminal on the battery for 15 minutes will clear the code. I hope your inspection isn't due for a while, though, since that resets all the emissions monitors.

Yep. :th_dblthumb2:

 

[titan2782]

Most CEL's will clear themselves after 50 or so miles.