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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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My service engine soon light came on and i need to know how to clear it. I have the diablo predator with a custom tune. I think if you disconnect the neg battery terminal it will clear it but will that mess up my tune at all?? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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you should find out what the code is and why it came on first. the predator should be able to clear the code for you, its in the instructions. disconnecting the battery may clear the code and it wont mess up your tune. but using the predator will clear the codes without resetting your fuel trims
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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+1. that worked for me. and i have an 03 gt
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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you could do either or.
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Before anything unhook the battery for around 45 minutes to reset the computer. When you hook the battery back up wait for a minute. If your "Service Engine Soon" light goes back on then check it for codes.

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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: Novanutcase

Before anything unhook the battery for around 45 minutes to reset the computer. When you hook the battery back up wait for a minute. If your "Service Engine Soon" light goes back on then check it for codes.

John
Actually the ECU only keeps the KAM (Keep Alive Memory) for 7-10 minutes.

OP, everything that everyone has said is correct and you should really scan to see what the code is before you clear anything out.
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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+1- a benefit to the tuner is to read codes, why not use it
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