I also have a 2001 Silverado and whenever I want to reset the computer I just disconnect the battery for awhile. It usually takes about 30 minutes for the computer to reset. Be aware however that this will not fix whatever caused the failure to begin with. If the problem still exists, It will reappear again.
Repairing the fault which is causing the check engine light is the recommended way to go about doing this.
You will have to have a engine scanner to do that. But something made it come on and if you did not fix the problem it will just come back on again. HAVE ENGINE SCANED SOME PARTS STORES WILL DO IT FOR FREE.
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You must use a Diagnostic code scanner that can erase trouble codes.
Without a code reader (you can buy one for about $80 at most auto parts stores), you can sometimes erase the codes by disconnecting the battery cables. Most newer code readers allow you to erase the computer memory.
You do not want to change from a roller camshaft to a hydraulic flat tappet cam! that would be adding friction to you engine(bad plan). you can go from a flat tappet to a roller cam but no one offers a kit to erase technology, or subtract horsepower.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
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Are you asking how to clear engine trouble codes? You'll need a code scanner with a reset/erase feature.
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take it to Auto Zone they have a code reader which will erase the code for the check engine light they do it freeAnswertake it to Auto Zone they have a code reader which will erase the code for the check engine light they do it free They won't clear it for you not allowed but you can get the code reader from them as rent a tool clear the code yourself and bring back and get money back from rent a toolAs an employee of Autozone, we are not permitted to erase codes. this is company policy. If any employee is erasing codes they are subject to termination if caught.
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