When a check engine light comes on, it means that there are issues with the engine. It gets turned off when the person resolves the problem that caused it to turn on.
If the check engine light is blinking that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
I turned off h radio and engine. Turned the engine back on and it was gone,
If the vehicle is 1996 or newer, then it uses a OBDII computer system for onboard monitoring functions. The check engine light can be turned off by using the "clear" function of a scan tool (which can be rented at Auto-Zone or be done at the dealership).
How do you turn off the check engine light on a 2001 honda accord?
Here a answer maybe CHECK THE ENGINE:) the light will go off
try unplugging the battery for a while. that may turn it off IF you fixed the problem that turned it on.
On most vehicles, after the problem is taken care of, the check engine light resets automatically after the ignition is turned off and then the engine is started again. If you have fixed one problem, a second problem probably exists.
There are pages and pages and items that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scan tool. After repair light can be shut off with scan tool.
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
I would try disconnecting the battery....that may reset the computer chip.
With a scan tool after repairing the code that turned it on.With a scan tool after repairing the code that turned it on.
No, the check engine light will not shut itself off. It needs to be turned off by a mechanic. If it is on when u go to inspection, your car will not pass The light could go off on its own if the problem fixed itself and there is anough time for it to pass it's selftests enough time. The above answer is incorrect. If the computer in the car does not detect the problem which caused the check engine light to illuminate in the first place after a certain amount of cycles the light will turn off and you will be able to pass emissions. Case in point: My '96 Cougar set the check engine light due to some emissions components failing. Specifically, the purge flow sensor. I replaced the part and did not reset the computer. After about 3 days worth of drive cycles the light turned off by itself.