This is more a personal reference for myself so I quit asking my dad. Sometimes when I have my oil changed, the check oil light does not get reset. It wouldn’t bug me so much if that where the only light on but that generally brings me up to 6 active lights on my dash cluster (Check engine, service engine soon, ABS, ETS off, Seatbelt light) which makes it look like a christmas tree. I think 5 active lights is enough to ruin my night vision without having to add another.
So for the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, on the driver’s side fuse box there is a reset button. Turn your key to the accessory position and hold this reset button in until the Check Oil light flashes. Let go of the reset button and turn the key to the off postion. Now when you start your car you should no longer see check oil.
For those of you who are curious as to why I have so many warning lights and are about to tell me to get my car checked, here are the problems causing them:
ABS, ETS off, Check Engine lights - Was told this was a bad wheel sensor on the passenger side so I had it replaced but it now appears to be something with the wiring to the wheel sensor.
Service Engine Soon - Cylinder 3 misfire. I’ve had it at the dealer for this twice. Not worth my money….
Seatbelt light - I wear my seatbelt all the time! Its a bad sensor on the driverside.
