there isn't a reset button. a scan tool is required to find the cause of the check engine light coming on and the problem then has to be corrected in order for the light to be turned off. You don't need to get a scan tool to shut it off. This in some cases is an uneeded expense. Simply disconnect the - terminal of the battery for 30 seconds and then reconnect. If the light continues to come on at a later date some auto parts stores will lend you a scan tool to find out what the problem is. Good luck
Sorry , there isn't a reset button - you have to have the Explorer scanned to find the trouble code(s) that caused the check engine light to come on . The problem has to be repaired before the check engine light can be turned off by using the OBD II scan tool
The check engine light is the light shaped like an engine, or the light that states Check Engine (Soon). If this light comes on, it is time to see what the issue is with the engine.
After the Explorer is scanned for trouble codes to diagnose and then repair the malfunction , then the check engine light can be reset
According to the 2000 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : No , a separate fuse for the check engine light is not listed
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There is no reset button for the check engine light. It must be reset with an OBD scan tool.
If the check engine light is flashing that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
On a 1997 Ford Explorer : CHECK ENGINE is just to the left of the " C " on the engine coolant temperature gauge ( Helpfull )
might need to check your engine soon
If your check engine light is staying on with the engine running , a malfunction has been detected with the emission control system . Have your Explorer scanned for any trouble codes to diagnose and repair the problem
The check engine light comes on when the engine computer has detected a malfunction and set a trouble code.
It's the " service engine soon " light to the left of the gas gauge instead of the " check engine " light , like it is on my 1995 Ford Explorer