check engine light

[mulethras]

since i had the car my check engine light has been on i know there is nothing wrong with my car but i need it cleared the o2 sensor has been fixed but i need the computer reset can someone help me with it with out having to go to a dealer?

 

[GT400SC]

You should be able to clear the CEL yourself by disconnecting the battery for 15-20 minutes and turning your headlight switch on just to make sure the system drains completely.

After reconnecting the battery, restart the car and observe whether the light comes back on or not within a reasonable amount of time, (10 minutes maybe?).

If the CEL comes back, you have something that might need attention. If it doesn't come back on, you're clear for take off!

 

[mulethras]

ok ill try that when i get back to base

 

[wickedstangs]

I have a code reader if you need to find your codes..

 

[blackstallion06]

mulethras, I have a diablo tuner I can read your code and clear it for you. What year is your car. I am not sure about a older car but it works if its a 05 or up

 

[Roushed2]

blackstallion it should work if its OBD2

so if its a 95+

 

[GT400SC]

He has an 01.

 

[VP_07SRT8]

i have a xcal 3 and can clear and read it for you. plus what gt400 said about disconnecting works as well. or go to autozone and give them your drivers license for collateral they give you a code reader and clearer you can take to the parkint lot and do it yourself

 

[GT400SC]

I'm curious to see what happened after disconnecting the battery. If the CEL never came back, then all is good.

What happened? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[VP_07SRT8]

yes indeed

 

[wickedstangs]

blackstallion it should work if its OBD2

so if its a 95+

You mean 96+ In 95 they still had the EEC-IV

 

[mulethras]

well i havent been back to base yet but if i need anything ill let you guys know all though getting one of those computer tuner things would help as well considering i havent had my car tuned after the CAI i put in

 

[wikedcobra312]

yeah, just diconnect the battery for a bit, then that should clear it, do you unplug your maf, thats what more than likely caused the light to go off when installing the cai

 

[mulethras]

the light has been on for about two years it was on before putting the CAI on which means i still need a tune right?

 

[beejay31000]

with a CAI you dont need a tune

 

[VP_07SRT8]

lmao sorry. u need to read that code then and see whats up bro

 

[mulethras]

ok ill do the battery thing then

 

[VP_07SRT8]

muahahhahahahaha batter ftw

 

[mulethras]

like cookie batter? or baseball batter?

 

[VP_07SRT8]

im a dumbass supposed to say battery