Yes. If you are impatient, you can reset it by disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes or longer then reconnecting it. You will also lose the presets on your radio. --Ken
With the proper scan tool.
Not necessarily.
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That is the check engine light. Looks like a picture of an engine.
The check engine light can be reset two ways. 1) If the problem resolves itself, the check engine light will reset itself after a certain amount of cold starts of the car on the on board computer system. 2) You need an OBD reader that has the reset check engine light capability.
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
The check engine light has nothing to do with oil. see related questions below.
yes it can. if the check engine light shuts off by itself then chances are either the trouble code is a soft code. A hard code will keep the check engine light on until the problem is fixed and the check engine light is reset.
To reset the check engine light in a 2003 Subaru Forester, you can disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 15 minutes. This will clear the vehicle's onboard computer and potentially turn off the light. Alternatively, you can use an OBD-II scanner to clear the trouble codes that triggered the light. However, it's important to address the underlying issue that caused the light to come on to prevent it from reappearing.
Replacing the battery was not likely the cause of your check engine light. Most auto parts stores have a code reader will read the code for you at no charge and reset the light.
If you fix the reason the light came on in the first place the check engine light will reset itself after a few drive cycles.
You have a problem with the engine controls, have the codes read at the dealer or an auto parts store and make the necessary repairs and the light will go out, or it can be reset by the tech.