There are three ways to reset a check engine light.
1. Disconnect the battery, wait approximately 30 minutes, reconnect the
battery. This resets the cars computer which also reset the check engine
light. On newer OBD (on-board diagnostic) compliant vehicles this
usually does not work. See step 2.
2. Reset using an OBD II reader. When you hook an OBD II code reader up
to your vehicle, you can reset the computer using the code reader.
3. Fixing the problem. Generally the check engine light comes on for a
reason. Usually it is emission related (sensors, gas cap) or electrical
(faulty wiring). In this case the way to reset the check engine light is
to fix the problem
I would take the car into a mechanic to have them see why the light is on. I have had this problem in the past and the mechanic should be able to tell you exactly what is wrong. The check engine light can come on for a lot of different reasons and I would want to be sure it isn't going to cause damage to your car. You may just have a broken sensor. http://www.americantransmissions.biz/Auto_Repair_Virginia_Beach_VA.html
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SOURCE: 2006 Tuscon Check Engine light just came on, car running fine
dear friend-filling the tank has nothing to do with the engine light.in order to cancel this light,disconnect the battery and leave for a while.reconnect battery and check light,it should be of,if the same happen again take vehicle to a dealership for a diagnostic report.
SOURCE: engine check light is on
Any time you have a check light or any other lights. You have a possible system failure,and need to have it checked for a possible code,then diagnosed and repaired.
If you have inspection in your state,it will fail
Not to be hurtfull,but,these sort of lights have been on most all vehicles for 30 years.
There is no reason, anyone owning a vehicle, shouldn't have an owners manual,and be aware of the vehicles operation,as far as check lights.
This was brought about 30 years ago,in the US at least,as part of a program, to reduce exhaust emissions.
SOURCE: After starting car check engine
Diagnosis must begin with scanning your Engine Control Module to find out why it has turned the light on. The car may seem to be running OK, but there is probably a problem that is causing you to use excessive fuel and/or is threatening to destroy some high dollar parts like your catalytic converter.
Agreed with thundergod - I had a failed cam sensor on my Audi A4 that made no discernable difference in the car's operation, but changing it and resetting the light fixed the problem.
SOURCE: check engine light blinking 10 times
The pcm (powertrain control module ) is telling you it has a set code in the memory. Take the car to a parts place like (auto zone ) and have them to run a scam on the pcm for a trouble code. Once you have done that then you will be able to correct the problem. Hope this will help you.
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