To reset the check engine light on a 1998 Mercury Marquis, you can disconnect the negative battery terminal for about 15 minutes. This will clear the engine codes stored in the computer. Alternatively, you can use an OBD-II scanner to erase the codes if you have access to one. However, if the underlying issue causing the light to illuminate is not resolved, the light may come back on.
Check the engine end of the upper radiator hose
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Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
Try disconecting the battery for 5 min.s and reconecting.
The easiest way is to unhook the battery for a minute.
On a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis : Check the Vehicle Emission Control Information ( VECI ) decal in the front of the engine compartment , for the type of spark plug used and the spark plug gap
You can but the check engine light will remain on and it won't pass an emissions test.
The check engine light indicates that the computer has detected a "fault". Use a code scanner to find out what the computer has detected, that is PROBABLY the reason the engine is running poorly.
Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
You either need a scan tool, or unhook the battery for a minute.
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. If the check engine light is flashing a misfire has been detected
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. If the check engine light is flashing a misfire has been detected