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You need a scan tool to properly reset the check engine light.
If the problem has been fixed and the light remains on you need to disconnect the battery and then reconnect it. That should reset the check engine light.
Check engine lights alert drivers of immediate need on any mechanical issues that need to be cared for. After issues have been cleared the check engine will need to be reset. To reset the check engine light in a 2002 Honda Civic simply unplug the battery for five seconds.
The check engine light can be reset two ways. 1) If the problem resolves itself, the check engine light will reset itself after a certain amount of cold starts of the car on the on board computer system. 2) You need an OBD reader that has the reset check engine light capability.
One way to reset a 2005 Honda Element check engine light is to disconnect the battery. The battery will need to be disconnected for about 5 minutes for the light to reset.
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You can try disconnecting the negative battery cable for about five minutes. If this does not reset the check engine light you will need an OBD2 scan tool to reset it.
To reset the check engine light on a Hummer H3, the problem causing the check engine light should be repaired. If this does not fix the problem, the battery may need to be disconnected and re-connected.
You'll need a ODBII code reader to reset the check engine. The connection is under the stearing colonm. First check the code, clear the problem and the reset the light.
The check engine light will need to be reset after a 60,000 mile maintenance tune up. The check engine light in most cars can be reset by disconnecting the battery for 1 minute.
You need to rent / purchase an OBD II code reader to check & reset the check engine light.