Service vehicle soon light?

The "service vehicle soon" light is like a check engine light. This guide will show you how

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Please run down this guide and report back.

The first thing i would check is what code's you have in the computer's it could lead you to your problem.

i took it to advance auto to have them read the codes and the guy said i need a purge valve replaced.a day after replacing it the check engine light came on again. the code now say EGR. though i had it replaced a year ago.my mechanic says i need to drive the car until it goes through a drive cycle!I DO NOT UNDERSTAND....WHAT DO I DO???

Try cleaning out the EGR valve and see what happens-What's the exact code no. Is it P0401?

The code should still clear if you fixed the problem the only thing the drive cycle is for is reseting the monitors egr evap cat etc.All those monitors get reset when you discount the battery clear the codes etc.What is the exact code number you have?Not the code descriptions.

codep0404

What was the code you had before you changed the canister purge valve?

I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am 2.2L. The check engine light is on. When diagnosed it said the o2 sensor was bad post cat converter. The part was replaced and light reset but light came back on. When diagnosed again it said the o2 sensor was still bad. Is there something else that needs to be replaced?

Lets start with what the exact code number you have?Then we will go from there.

p0466&p0404

The codes read as follows... P0141 and P0440. There are also 2 other codes which are pending with the same code numbers

Which engine do you have?

Your p0440 is a evap code and has nothing to do with the code P0141 i have posted the code description for P0440 below you would look for a loose gas cap or a seal on the gas cap that was cracking.A kinked or damaged canister purge solenoid or the hose to or from it a damaged vent valve or line to or from it.You might want to bring it to someone if your not familar with the evap system and it take's special tools to test them like a nitrogen cart scan tool with the correct software etc.Now for your code P0141 did you replace the o2 sensor in your exhaust manifold or the one down by your cat?I also posted the code description for code P0141.





SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The control module tests the evaporative emission (EVAP) system for a large leak. The control module monitors the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor signal to determine the EVAP system vacuum level. When the conditions for running are met, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge valve OPEN and the EVAP vent valve CLOSED. This allows engine vacuum to enter the EVAP system. At a calibrated time, or vacuum level, the control module commands the EVAP canister purge valve closed, sealing the system, and monitors the FTP sensor input in order to determine the EVAP system vacuum level. If the system is unable to achieve the calibrated vacuum level, or the vacuum level decreases too rapidly, this DTC sets.



The table illustrates the relationship between the ON and OFF states, and the OPEN or CLOSED states of the EVAP canister purge and vent valves.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC

* DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0452, or P0453 are not set.
* The ignition voltage is between 10-18 volts .
* The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa .
* The fuel level is between 15-85 percent .
* The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F) .
* The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 4-30°C (39-86°F) .
* The start-up ECT and IAT are within 9°C (16°F) of each other.
* The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is less than 121 km/h (75 mph) .

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The EVAP system is not able to achieve or maintain vacuum during the diagnostic test.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS

* The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
* The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC

* The control module will turn the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) OFF during the first consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed.
* A last test failed (current DTC) clears when the control module turns OFF the MIL.
* The history DTC will clear after the control module runs and passes 40 consecutive warm up cycles with no failure.
* The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

* Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
* Use the J 41413 EVAP Pressure/Purge Diagnostic Station in order to pressurize the EVAP system to aid in locating intermittent leaks. Move all EVAP components while testing with the J 41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector.
* A temporary blockage in the EVAP canister purge valve, purge pipe, or EVAP canister could cause an intermittent condition. To repair a blockage in the EVAP system refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Cleaning.




CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and post catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content of the exhaust stream. When the vehicle is first started, the powertrain control module (PCM) operates in an Open Loop mode, ignoring the HO2S signal voltage when calculating the air-to-fuel ratio. The PCM supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias, voltage of 450 mV . The HO2S generates a voltage within a range of 0-1000 mV, that fluctuates above and below bias voltage once in Closed Loop. A high HO2S voltage output indicates a rich fuel mixture. A low HO2S voltage output indicates a lean mixture. A heating element inside the HO2S reduces the time required for the sensor to reach operating temperature, and provide an accurate voltage signal.

The HO2S heater diagnostic runs continuously when the heater circuit is energized. The HO2S heater circuit is only energized when the engine is running or commanded ON by the scan tool. The DTC will set if the heater current is above or below a calibrated threshold for 200 seconds .

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC

* The ignition 1 signal is more than 10 volts .
* The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is more than 45°C (113°F) .
* The airflow is less than 40 g/s .
* The engine run time is more than 60 seconds .
* The HO2S 2 voltage is between 395-495 mV .

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The HO2S 2 heater current is not within the calibrated range for more than 200 seconds .

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS

* The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
* The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC

* The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
* A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
* A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
* Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

6cylinder 3.4?

I have had this problem, and it turned out to be a leak in the intake manifold. For some reason, the car is extra sensitive and the codes for the O2 sensors kept showing up, even though the leak was very small (so small, that when I suggested it, they determined that wasn't the cause). It wasn't until my coolant had leaked out significantly (into the engine) that it was discovered. I hope this helps!

So you know you have a 3.4 you put a question mark after it?

Our 2002 Grand Am has a Service Engine Soon lamp.

But does it have a Check Engine lamp also?

I couldn't find one when I inspected the console display.

We flunked emissions because the Check Engine Lamp didn't come on when commanded to.

i know its a 6cylinder

Yes this car has both lights. The service engine soon light is on the left at 3500 rpm's and the service vehicle soon is around 80mph on the right side. You can check these lights by turning the ignition to run without starting it. If the ignition is on without the car started, and the light is not displaying you have another problem. Check it and let me know!

What is the digit of your vin number?

My bad ...

The car is a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix.

So, same question: Does the car have both lights?

Sorry for the mistake.

Then the Service Engine Soon and Check engine light are the same thing.

Sean

After having an egr valve put on my car and drove 55 miles the check engine light came back on.the code reads p0420 pending.i am trying to get an emission on my car.at first the code had me replace the egr valve.now i do not see why this code(p0420)is coming up.

Which i already had an o2 sensor put on a year ago.why is the code says PENDING?will the car pass emission with this problem? after i got the egr valve on the i took it to try to get my emission but the guy says everything passed except the car have to be driven more for the drive cycle.but now the check engine light is back on.

-Have the catatlytic converter checked

it was replaced less than a year ago at midas. is that what make a code be pending?

You probably need to keep driving it till all the monitors are set-

I've heard when the check engine light is blinking it's detecting a misfire, anyways well sometimes when I crank my car it will sputter and won't accelerate very good and it will feel like the engine is rumbling terribly and the check engine light will start blinking, we just got a new catalytic converter for the car but the same o2 sensors on, if anything please tell me what you think could be happening

A flashing Check Engine light is the most serious and means too much raw fuel is going into the exhaust system and is going to overheat and destroy the catalytic converter. You already replaced the result but you didn't address the cause. A misfire will send unburned gas and oxygen into the exhaust but you also have to consider a leaking fuel injector, leaking fuel pressure regulator, or a sensor problem.

My service engine light is on. This causes the car to idle high it also makes it shift hard when I change gears. I ran it on the machine and it came up mass air flow sensor it has been replaced. It ran good for about ten minutes and then it cut off and stated doing the same thing. I even changed the idle sensor still nothing I just have a feeling it is something very simple and I dont want to lose alot of money taking it to the dealer.

May be a defective new MAF, an air intake leak after the MAF would be first thoughts. Make sure the snorkel is nor torn and is cleamped on tight. Take some carb cleaner and spray it around the intake listening for an idle change when the fluid gets sucked in.

The MAF has been changed twice. The last one I put on was brand new. I inspected the hose that connects to the MAF to the intake no holes no cuts. When I took out the ram air vent and inspected it to make sure nothing was clogging it, it ran good for a whole day then went back to doing the samething.

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my day time running lights are not working on my 2002 pontiac grandam gt and it caused the service vehicle soon light to come on. How can I fix this

Check DRL fuse and DRL relay and also the body control module-Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-Free at Autozone-

I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am 4 door sedan with a 2.2L straight 4 engine I believe with 70000miles on it. The car has been running great but the other day the check engine light came on. My husband took it to a place to have it scanned and the code P0440 came up. We were told it had something to do with the emissions on the car. Any help you could give us would be great. Should we service the car ASAP, will it mess up the car's performance? Is it ok to drive it for a few days while we are waiting to take it in?
Thank You.

in the book that I have the code P0440 is a Evaporative emission control system malfunction. I hope that this can be of some use for you to get your problem corrected.

EGR valve gone bad, when they check the computer gaget.