The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to a parts store or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
Trouble code P0500 means:Vehicle speed sensor or circuit fault
The only way to reset the service engine light on a Nissan without going to a mechanic is to remove the battery cables and touch them together. This will reset the system but it will not turn it off forever; it will come back on until you fix the problem.
Autozone will use the Engine Diagnostic Code Reader to read the codes and then ERASE/RESET the engine light. { Phone other autoparts stores to see if they provide similar service).
what causes the engine light and the tcs and slip light to come on
How does one reset service engine light on 2000 Nissan Quest Thanks Bill
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Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
It's just to the right of the fuse door where the dash ends. There's a white ODBII connector
A quick way to reset the check engine light would be to disconnect the battery for a short while
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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There are several reasons why a service engine light comes on in a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. A few reasons could be a loose gas cap or the fuel sensor.