How do I Reset the "Check Engine" Light?
#1
How do I Reset the "Check Engine" Light?
My Check Engine light is on, (not the service engine).
Can it be shut off by disconnecting the negative battery, ...or positive?
The car only has 7000 miles....and im suprised ... and I was wondering if it does work before i actualy do it. or should i just bring it to the dealer (realy dont want to)
Thanks
Can it be shut off by disconnecting the negative battery, ...or positive?
The car only has 7000 miles....and im suprised ... and I was wondering if it does work before i actualy do it. or should i just bring it to the dealer (realy dont want to)
Thanks
Last edited by MR_LUV; 12-16-2017 at 12:43 AM. Reason: Title in All Caps
#2
take it to autozone or to the dealer and find out why do you have the CEL light on...
btw to reset the cel just disconnect the negative terminal on the battery for a few seconds. but i would take the car to someone..
btw to reset the cel just disconnect the negative terminal on the battery for a few seconds. but i would take the car to someone..
#4
the check engine ...it has a picture of a motor and a "check" ...on solid..
I coast ALOT...its a 5 speed.....will it come on if i coast?....big coasting...about half a mile,maybe more... lots of hills
I coast ALOT...its a 5 speed.....will it come on if i coast?....big coasting...about half a mile,maybe more... lots of hills
#5
I don't know why it would come on if you coast. Are you in neutral when you coast?
The only thing I could think of is when you try to put it back in gear you're putting too much pressure on the transmission at one time. Maybe try rev matching?
The only thing I could think of is when you try to put it back in gear you're putting too much pressure on the transmission at one time. Maybe try rev matching?
#6
yea...thats what i ment,sorry. ....free coasting out of gear.
The reason i wonder this is because i see the idle searching ...hunting around
The reason i wonder this is because i see the idle searching ...hunting around
Originally Posted by mets08
I don't know why it would come on if you coast. Are you in neutral when you coast?
#9
It has mobil synthetic...its only 4000 miles old.
Originally Posted by Jan06xB
Time to run some engine injector gas cleaner - check the tail pipe for soot and you changed your oil when?
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Originally Posted by ITSAXA
yea...thats what i ment,sorry. ....free coasting out of gear.
#11
The idle hunting sounds like it is running a little rough - get some injector cleaner like STP Gas treatment and see if that helps. Gas Cap has to be tight too - that causes a lot of problems when it doesn't seal.
#12
Originally Posted by CSOCSO
take it to autozone or to the dealer and find out why do you have the CEL light on...
btw to reset the cel just disconnect the negative terminal on the battery for a few seconds. but i would take the car to someone..
btw to reset the cel just disconnect the negative terminal on the battery for a few seconds. but i would take the car to someone..
#13
It feels smooooth,,,but it does have cheap gas.
gas cap is good,clicked on.
Also,the post above says i should leave it in gear to save gas. Wow. hmmm.
Il try negative battery,if that doesnt work il get it to dealer.
gas cap is good,clicked on.
Also,the post above says i should leave it in gear to save gas. Wow. hmmm.
Il try negative battery,if that doesnt work il get it to dealer.
Originally Posted by Jan06xB
The idle hunting sounds like it is running a little rough - get some injector cleaner like STP Gas treatment and see if that helps. Gas Cap has to be tight too - that causes a lot of problems when it doesn't seal.
#14
Originally Posted by ITSAXA
yea...that's what i meant,sorry. ....free coasting out of gear.
The reason i wonder this is because i see the idle searching ...hunting around
The reason i wonder this is because i see the idle searching ...hunting around
Originally Posted by mets08
I don't know why it would come on if you coast. Are you in neutral when you coast?
#15
Yeah leave it in gear if you want to slow down but in neutral if you want to coast further. Check Engine light usually indicates a serious problem so back to the dealer since it is new. Keep away from cheep gas that is dirty - add the gas treatment - it can run great with throttle use but idle rough if the injectors are a little dirty. I don't recommend resetting the ECU by pulling the battery since the Check Engine was CAUSED by something that is wrong.
#16
crap.... there goes my saturday. A visit to dealer will take time i dont have.
i gotta try the battery.
i gotta try the battery.
Originally Posted by Jan06xB
Yeah leave it in gear if you want to slow down but in neutral if you want to coast further. Check engine light usually indicates a serious problme so back to the dealer since it is new. keep away from cheep gas that is dirty - add the gas treatment - it can run great with throttle use but idle rough if the injectors are a little dirty. I don't recommend resetting the ECU by pulling the battery since the Check Engine was CAUSED by something that is wrong.
#18
Originally Posted by ITSAXA
Im heading out now to unplug it.......i gotta try it firtst.
I'l be back
How long do i leave negative un hooked, 5 minutes?
I'l be back
How long do i leave negative un hooked, 5 minutes?
#20
Originally Posted by ITSAXA
ok ...you can lay into me....it was the gas cap....
I just HAPPEN to check it.
I unhooked the negative anyway to clear it.
O'boy ...here it comes
I just HAPPEN to check it.
I unhooked the negative anyway to clear it.
O'boy ...here it comes