on most vehicles if you disconnect the battery cables it will reset the check engine light
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∙ 2007-12-29 00:37:21need to reset the computer go to auto zone and they will usually do this for free but just tell them you have a check engine light on
After repairing the cause of the code, you can clear it with a scan tool.
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Try either disconnecting the battery for about 10 minutes or have vehicle scanned to clear codes
pretty much instantly. As soon as the codes are cleared the check engine light goes off and vice versa, unless there still is trouble. In this case the codes won't clear until the trouble is repaired.
The check engine light has to be reset with a OBD scan tool
It is very easy to reset a check engine light on a 1997. The light can be reset by putting the restet tool into the diagnostic port. The diagnostic port is located right beside the hood release latch.
The easy fix to reset the "check engine" light on the Jetta is to completely unhook the battery for at least 10 minutes. This may possibly be only a temporary fix though if the original problem that caused the light to come on still exists.
The check engine light is reset with a scan tool after repairing the cause of the fault.The check engine light is reset with a scan tool after repairing the cause of the fault.
You reset the check engine light with a scan tool after repairing the failure.
How long does it take for the computer to reset on VW jetta after service of engine light problem. Won't pass smog drove 130 miles has not reset?
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The check engine light comes on in a car when there is a problem with the engine. It will go off or be reset when the problem is fixed.
How do you reset check engine light for the 2009 Chevy trail blazer?
You need a scan tool to properly reset the check engine light.
There is no reset button for the check engine light. It must be reset with an OBD scan tool.