Service Engine Light On

Does anyone know how to fix this problem? Car is 90 740 GLE 16V just turned
89K original miles. Thanx in advance.

 

Is it the service light, or the engine light, two very different things. The
960 I am familiar with has both, I am pretty sure our old 740 had both too.
The service is just a reminder light, but the malfunction lamp would be
illuminated by an actual problem.

 

The "SERVICE" light is a REMINDER to change your oil. It stays on about 5 min
when you start the car. Some models have a reset button below the speedo, next
to the trip-reset button. It comes covered with a rubber plug. Remove the
plug and push the button with a small screwdriver. If you have a turbo the
light returns in 5000 miles, non-turbo 10,000 miles. I don't know about
16Valve engines.

The "Check Engine" light is an ALARM. It signifies the need for a repair to the
engine management system.

Al

 

Al, the service light interval for 16v is 5,000 miles. I can't reset
mine because the rubber stop in the glass (plastic?) is pushed all the
way in and under. It's just annoying but it does turn off after a few
minutes. I've just learned to ignore it.

Aubrey

 

Just push the button in & when you feel the need just
remove the cluster separate the back & remove the
rubber plug about a 1/2 hour of work for most people
unless you are all thumbs then will take longer

 

If you get the answer to your questiion will you email me and let me know as
well I have the same problem.

I own a 1990 GLE 16 value white in color with heated seats, Sunroof, 4 door.

Thanks,


Tony Grant

300 Plus Car Secrets Guaranteed or 150% refund

http://www.carsecrets.com/t.cgi/790827