Replacing 2007 Duramax Fuel Filter: Step-By-Step Guide

If you're looking to reset the fuel filter on your 2007 Duramax, there are a few methods you can try. These methods also apply to other models in the Chevy Silverado and GMC Duramax ranges. The first method is for vehicles with steering wheel controls. Press and hold the select button for five seconds while the FUEL FILTER LIFE message is displayed. This should make the message appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) for ten seconds. If this doesn't work, you can try the manual procedure. Turn the ignition key to the ON position without starting the engine or pressing any pedals. Then, completely press the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time and hold for ten seconds. The system should now be reset. Finally, turn the ignition key off.

Resetting the fuel filter life indicator on a 2007 Duramax

First, locate the steering wheel controls, if your vehicle has them. The steering wheel controls are usually located on the right side of the steering wheel and include buttons such as the select button and the return arrow button. If your vehicle does not have steering wheel controls, you can skip to the next paragraph.

To reset the fuel filter life indicator using the steering wheel controls, press and hold the select button for about five seconds while the "FUEL FILTER LIFE" message is displayed on the driver information center (DIC). The message should appear on the DIC for about ten seconds.

If your vehicle does not have steering wheel controls, start by turning the ignition key to the "ON" position without pressing any pedals. Make sure the engine is not running. Wait for about five seconds. Then, simultaneously press and hold the brake and accelerator pedals completely for ten seconds. After this, turn the ignition key off. The next time you start the engine, the "FUEL FILTER LIFE" message should no longer be displayed, indicating that the system has been successfully reset.

It is important to note that resetting the fuel filter life indicator is necessary after changing the fuel filter. This ensures that the system accurately tracks the life of the new fuel filter.

In addition to the method described above, some sources suggest that for vehicles without steering wheel controls, you can also reset the fuel filter life indicator by pressing the accelerator pedal to the floor three times with the key in the "ON" position and the engine off.

Resetting the fuel filter light

For Vehicles with Steering Wheel Controls:

• Press and hold the "Select" button for approximately five seconds while the "FUEL FILTER LIFE" message is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The "Select" button is usually the “Return Arrow” button on the right side of the steering wheel.
• The "FUEL FILTER LIFE" message will be displayed for about ten seconds.

For Vehicles without Steering Wheel Controls:

• Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Ensure that you do not press any pedals during this step.
• Wait for about five seconds.
• Simultaneously press and hold the brake and accelerator pedals for ten seconds.
• Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.
• The next time you start the engine, the "FUEL FILTER LIFE" message should no longer be displayed.

It is important to reset the fuel filter life system after changing the fuel filter. This procedure should help you reset the fuel filter light on your 2007 Duramax.

Resetting the fuel filter life system

For vehicles with steering wheel controls:

• Press and hold the select button for five seconds while the "FUEL FILTER LIFE" message is displayed.
• The message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) for ten seconds.

For vehicles without steering wheel controls:

• Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position without pressing the pedals or starting the engine.
• Wait five seconds.
• Completely press and hold both the brake and accelerator pedals simultaneously for ten seconds.
• Turn the ignition key "OFF".

The system is now reset, and the message will no longer be displayed the next time the engine is started. It is important to ALWAYS reset the fuel filter life system after changing the fuel filter.

Resetting the fuel filter life display

For Vehicles with Steering Wheel Controls:

• Press and hold the "Select" button for approximately five seconds while the "FUEL FILTER LIFE" message is visible on the display.
• The message will then be shown on the Driver Information Center (DIC) for about ten seconds.

For Vehicles without Steering Wheel Controls:

• Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position without starting the engine or pressing any pedals.
• Wait for about five seconds.
• Simultaneously press and hold the brake and accelerator pedals completely for ten seconds.
• Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.
• The message should no longer be displayed the next time the engine is started.

It is important to ALWAYS reset the FUEL FILTER LIFE system after changing the fuel filter.

Resetting the fuel filter life message

For vehicles with steering wheel controls:

• Press and hold the select button for five seconds while the "FUEL FILTER LIFE" message is displayed.
• The message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) for ten seconds.

For vehicles without steering wheel controls:

• Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position without starting the engine or pressing any pedals.
• Wait five seconds.
• Simultaneously press and hold the brake and accelerator pedals for ten seconds.
• Turn the ignition key off.

The system will now be reset, and the message will no longer appear the next time the engine is started. It is important to always reset the fuel filter life system after changing the fuel filter.

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