disconnect battery cables and touch them together! I have done this and it worked. I have an 05 2500hd
No, resetting the light will not fix the cause of the problem.
To reset the check engine light on a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, you can use an OBD-II scanner to clear the trouble codes that triggered the light. Alternatively, you can disconnect the negative battery cable for about 10-15 minutes, which will also reset the system. However, if the underlying issue isn't fixed, the light will likely come back on. It's advisable to diagnose and resolve any issues before resetting the light.
That REQUIRES an ENGINE SCANNER to do that.
Yes but, if the light is flashing no.
Every sensor on the engine and transmission can cause the light to come on.
To reset the check engine light on a 1997 Chevy Silverado, you can either disconnect the negative battery cable for about 15 minutes or use an OBD-II scanner to clear the codes. After reconnecting the battery, the light should turn off if the underlying issue has been resolved. If the light remains on, it indicates that there may still be a problem that needs addressing. Always check for any diagnostic trouble codes before resetting to ensure any issues are properly diagnosed.
Resetting the ECM without fixing the reason why the check engine light came on will only lead to the check engine light coming back on soon.
Check engine light or required maintenance light. Procedure for resetting required maintenance light just answered. Check engine light requires an OBD II to determine problem and turn the light off.
To reset the check engine light on a Chevy Tahoe, you can disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 10-15 minutes, which will clear the system's memory. Alternatively, you can use an OBD-II scanner to read the trouble codes and clear them, resetting the light. However, it’s important to address the underlying issue that triggered the check engine light before resetting it to avoid reoccurrence.
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The check engine light comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, a check engine light is lit when there is a problem in the emissions or somthing that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions.
You can buy the check engine computer and the book comes with it. I know, I bought one. When your check engine light comes on, you plug it in and check the engine and it will give you the code and you look in the book for that code and it gives you the answer.