unplug your battery for 15 minutes and it will go off
That REQUIRES an ENGINE SCANNER to do that.
After repair, you reset with a scan tool.
The check engine light on a Chevrolet Colorado can be rest by connecting an OBD II code reader to the vehicle's computer . Each of the codes can then be reset which will turn the associated light off.
The check engine light comes on to notify the driver that there is an issue. To reset the light, it is best to take care of the issue, or use a scanner that will clear any possible codes.
After reading the codes with a scanner, and repairing the cause, you clear the code with a scanner
I have a 2006 Chevrolet C4500 Duramax Diesel and I would like to know how to turn off or reset the check engine light on the truck.
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem and have codes cleared
To reset the computer disconnect the battery for several minutes then reconnect.If the check engine light is off after reconnect then your computer has been reset.
Disconnecting the negative terminal on the battery for 2 minutes will reset the check engine light, but if the problem that caused it to turn on originally still exists, it will come on again.
You use a scan tool after repairing the cause of the code that turned the light on.
A Chevy of that year uses OBD2 compliant code scanners. Most of the better devices have the ability to clear the light, but usually, if you repair the problem, the code will clear itself after driving the vehicle a few times.