Engine check light came on after oil change?

I have a 2002 chevy malibu, the light came on after I got my oil change, but did not notice it until I got home. I took it back to Walmart (where I got the oil change), but they were already closed. I've read from a few sources that I maybe just need to reset it, but I don't have the manual. Does anybody know how to reset or have any other ideas on why the light is turned on?Engine check light came on after oil change?the best and easiest way is to take it to auto zone or advance and let them clear it off with their scanner,it only takes a minute to do,and this way it will stay off,until the next time,or it gets a bad sensor on it,good luck with it.Engine check light came on after oil change?id wait and see if it came on again,then deal with it.good luck.

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Engine check light came on after oil change?Hopefully you've checked your oil.



I've heard of people who take their cars in for an oil change, and the mechanic only remembered to drain the crankcase, but forgot to put in any oil.



If your check engine light was on before the oil change, I'm sure the mechanic didn't think to turn it off. You'll have to tell them if you want the service engine light to be cancelled.

.Engine check light came on after oil change?hi there to reset it disconect the battery for about 5 mins... then reconect and it should go off.

People say 30 sec but from experiance of gmc .. and others wait 5mins or longer.

Also the most comon cause of the light coming on is ... your fuel cap isnt on correctly or tight. Takeit off put it back on.

Now if the light comes back on take your car to autozone or advanced auto parts and have them read the codes.. they will use a computer that reads the cars computer to tell yo whats wrong.Engine check light came on after oil change?I would bet that the tech forgot to plug the AIT sensor back up after checking air filter. look under hood along the air intake from air filter to throttle body and look for a sensor that is unplugged.Engine check light came on after oil change?It will turn off on it's own...IF...



If there is nothing wrong with the car, after a set number of engine cycles (that is, starting the engine a certain number of times, usually 20 or so on a Chevy) it will turn off.



You have a bigger problem, though. You need to know why it came on, and if the monkeys at Wal-Mart are responsible. Take it to an auto parts chain, like Advance Auto. They will read the computer code for you and tell you what it is. Make sure that if it's a serious issue, they leave the engine light on instead of 'clearing' the code. Take it back to Wal-Mart and talk to the manager about it, regardless of the code.



AND FOR CHRIST SAKE-STOP USING WAL-MART FOR YOUR CAR! These idiots are in bussiness making money byselling cheap crap that breaks. Is this who you want fixing your car?



Good luck.Engine check light came on after oil change?Check the oil level to make sure they didn't put too much or not enough in it. Make sure you check it with the engine turned off, and wipe the stick once first then put it in and take it out a second time to get an accurate reading.



If it is just the oil change light, then you can turn the car to %26quot;ON%26quot;, but DO NOT START the car. Press the gas pedal three times to the floor all the way (within 5 seconds of turning the ignition to %26quot;ON%26quot;) now wait five more seconds, then start the car. Wait a few seconds (up to 30) after you turn the car on to see if it goes out. If this doesn't do it, you can take your car to your local auto parts store, and have plug their code checker tool into the OBD2 plug under the dashboard. They can tell you if it is a serious problem, or something small. Plus they can reset it using that tool. Hope this helps.



Good luck!Engine check light came on after oil change?It needs to be reset by turning the car to the on position but don't start the car and press either the gas or break pedal 6to7 times within 10 seconds. Try that and the light should go out.Engine check light came on after oil change?there are a few things u can do.

1. check oil and call the manager at the wal-mart where u got the oil change.



2. when car is off, open the gas tank and remove the cap then replace and start car. see if this trick works.



3rd, turn the key to the on postion 3-5 times to reset.Engine check light came on after oil change?if your sure its the check engine light, they probably did a quick inspection on you car for maintinece recomendations.

in this process they may have left a sensor unplugged. a couple that pop up in my head is mass air flow sensor.

its behind the air box in the rubber tube leading to the engine.

but anytime that a code comes on there is a problem of some sorts and walmart lube techs arent the elite. take it to a gm dealer to have looked at.Engine check light came on after oil change?We should all install hidden cameras! Take a look!

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