Remove the left lower speaker grill in the dash (4 screws). Remove the speaker (4 screws). There should be a small red switch just inside the opening. Flip it and the light should go out. This only works if the computer does NOT have a code set. Trackers from that era have a speedo that will trip the light at 50K, 70k, and 90K miles to remind you to check the emissions equipment for proper function.
A person can reset the service engine light in a 1998 Tahoe by disconnecting the battery cables for 1 minute. After the battery cables are reconnected, the light should turn itself off.
In the engine compartment , on the drivers side , by the brake fluid reservoir ( Ford recommends disconnecting your battery cables before servicing anything in the PD BOX , although some people have problems BESIDES resetting the preset radio stations and relearning the idle after disconnecting the battery cables )
Yes, and disconnecting the battery while the engine is running can severely damage the computers
The Power Distribution Box in the engine compartment is " live " . Ford recommends disconnecting your battery cables before servicing anything in the PD BOX
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Just connect the battery to the motorcycle battery cables with jumper cables and then start it.
The computer has detected that the fault still exists. Use a code scanner to find out what the computer has detected.
This will not work on many OBD (compterized) cars. The engine will die shortly after disconnecting the battery cable. The computer must be power by the battery.
Try disconnecting the battery for about 10 minutes
The engine light is reset by disconnecting both cables from the battery (Negative first) for 5 minutes. When you reconnect the battery (positive first) Start the car, the computer is now reset and the light is off. If the engine light comes back on, take it to a mechanic in order to find out the trouble codes. Good luck
In your engine compartment , on the drivers side ( Ford states to always disconnect your battery cables before servicing anything in the Power Distribution Box ) which means your Expedition will have to relearn its idle , the stations and clock on the radio will have to be reset etc. ) Sometimes disconnecting the battery cables can cause all kinds of problems
Remove cables from battery Remove + cable from the starter solenoid Remove the - battery cable from engine ground install new cables using the same routings as original