i got service engine soon light. is it same as check engine light? Please advise. I am worried. Changing oil and filter is not due until next 1000 miles.

 

Yes

 

yes

 

 

There is a red switch to the right of the hood latch and im not sure what it does, anyone care to help? I checked my owner's manual and doesnt say anything about it. Theres only an arrow showing the hood latch.

 

pics.

could just be a NOS button or a missile launch switch

 

haha none of that, i figured it was something standard in all cars. ok ill snap a pic real quick.

 

i don't know of any red switch that should be there under the hood. maybe you got a secret james bond car. hit the switch and see what happens.

 

here it is



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i dont know why its not showing the pic but it should show it if you click the icon

 

I don't see the pic, but I'm guessing it could be a battery cutoff.

 

i got it to work first time uploading picture sorry, check my previous comment.

 

Is it a light or a switch? Do you have an alarm? It could be the carjack feature that disables the car, the indicator and/or switch for the alarm, or it could just be a fake indicator to make your car look like it has an alarm.

 

^when i lock the car the red light does flash but i when i try getting into the car it doesnt go off or anything so im assuming not? Im not the original owners so i have no clue. I thought this was standard on all 03 G sedan

 

my guess is it cuts the power to either the VDC module, or the ecu learning memory. But knowing us G guys, it could be for anything...


RANDOM QUESTION FOR THE THREAD:
Did very many first gen owners upgrade to paddle shifters? I saw nothing about it on here, so I figure I can help those who want them themselves!

 

i was playing with the switch when the car was idling and nothing came on the dash, im starting to think it has no purpose haha