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Old 08-31-2006, 05:28 PM
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Default resetting check engine light

My check engine light came on after i cleaned the engine. The car is running fine but i would like to reset the check engine is there a way with out taking it to a shop.
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Old 08-31-2006, 05:31 PM
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Default RE: resetting check engine light

Try disconnecting the battery then turning on the headlights (to drain remaining juice) and leave it for a few minutes. That might reset it.
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Old 08-31-2006, 05:45 PM
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take off the fuel cap, then disconnect the negative wire to the battery for 5 mins reconnect put in fuel cap and there you go.
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Old 08-31-2006, 06:13 PM
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just disconnect the battery, that should do it
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