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I have been told by more than 1 mechanic, that a code will remain in the computer until it is specifically cleared. most cars will clear the check engine light from the dash after a number of times being started.
Some computers will clear with a battery disconnect, some won't.
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What dtc means on cars trouble codes?
DTC stands for Diagnostic Trouble Code.
Will unhooking the battery after replacing an ignition coil on a 1999 Toyota Sienna reset the check engine light?
Since all cars after '96 have OBD 11 it takes a scanner to remove the trouble codes. Auto Zone will do it for free. it does have obdII but the codes will be erased by unhooking the battery.
How long after you reset the check engine light do the codes clear in your cars computer?
pretty much instantly. As soon as the codes are cleared the check engine light goes off and vice versa, unless there still is trouble. In this case the codes won't clear until the trouble is repaired.
How do you pull the trouble codes on a Ford Taurus without a scanner?
From '96 up the Tauri (and all cars) had OBD2 systems, which (I believe) can not be read without a scanner. Many chain auto parts stores will check codes on these cars for free.
What kind of cars are obd2?
1996 and newer cars are required to be OBD2... It stands for On Board Diagnostics, so a mechanic can plug in a scanner to read trouble codes and other stuff
How do you reset the 2001 Toyota Avalon computer error codes?
like most cars just disconnect the hot cable on the battery, that usually works on most cars
How do you get the trouble codes for a 1994 concord?
chances are you will have to take car to dealer or mechanic to have them hook up a diagnostic machine to the cars computer
Will installing a DVD player in my car take away from my cars battery lifetime?
It will drain the battery in the short term,but in the long term battery life really isn't effected.
Does Japan use battery cars or gas cars?
yes they use gasoline cars but they do sell battery cars in Japan
What battery was used in the first cars?
Ther wasn't a battery in the first cars.
When was Double Trouble - The Cars song - created?
Double Trouble - The Cars song - was created in 1987.
What is code 1255 95 dodge stratus?
On Pre-OBDII cars - Chrysler use 2 digit codes. So I believe you have 2 separate codes "12" and "55". "12" is the battery has been disconnected recently "55" is end of stored codes
