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how to reset car engine light
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1. Use an OBD2 Scanner:
- Insert the OBD2 scanner into the port which is probably located under your car's dashboard. Turn your ignition on and press the "read" button on your device.
- You should then see any fault codes that have been detected by your car's on-board diagnostic system and would have been the reason why your check engine light is on in the first place.
- Once you have your codes, you can clear them by pressing the "erase" or "clear" button on your device.
- Remove the scanner and restart your vehicle. This should reset your vehicle's check engine light. However, if the same problem persists, the light will likely come on again soon.
2. Use a Battery Disconnect Method:
- Disconnect the battery entirely.
- Once you have disconnected both terminals, cross both the cables for 10-15 minutes to ensure all power is lost.
- Then, reconnect the battery and start up the vehicle. Your check engine light should be off now. Please note that this method might not be effective for all vehicles.
Remember: These methods will only turn off the engine light but will not fix the underlying issue that caused the light to come on in the first place. It is always recommended to get your car checked by a professional mechanic if the engine light comes on.
- Insert the OBD2 scanner into the port which is probably located under your car's dashboard. Turn your ignition on and press the "read" button on your device.
- You should then see any fault codes that have been detected by your car's on-board diagnostic system and would have been the reason why your check engine light is on in the first place.
- Once you have your codes, you can clear them by pressing the "erase" or "clear" button on your device.
- Remove the scanner and restart your vehicle. This should reset your vehicle's check engine light. However, if the same problem persists, the light will likely come on again soon.
2. Use a Battery Disconnect Method:
- Disconnect the battery entirely.
- Once you have disconnected both terminals, cross both the cables for 10-15 minutes to ensure all power is lost.
- Then, reconnect the battery and start up the vehicle. Your check engine light should be off now. Please note that this method might not be effective for all vehicles.
Remember: These methods will only turn off the engine light but will not fix the underlying issue that caused the light to come on in the first place. It is always recommended to get your car checked by a professional mechanic if the engine light comes on.
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