It needs to set readiness. Which means you need to drive the car a certin amount of miles until the computer verifies the problem no longer exists. The problem will be in memory however you should be able to get it inspected no problem.
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∙ 12y agoThe check engine light comes on in a car when there is a problem with the engine. It will go off or be reset when the problem is fixed.
It is important to pay attention to the warning lights on a car. To reset a service engine light on a car, a person must fix the problem causing the light to go off.
It is important to make sure the check engine light is not on when having a car inspected. A person can reset the check engine light by clearing the codes that are causing the light to go on.
The check engine light on a Buick Regal can be reset with a special diagnostic scanner. This can be performed at a car dealership or service garage.
To reset the check engine light in your 2006 Toyota Corolla, you will need to attach the car to a diagnostic computer. This allows you to pinpoint the reason for the light coming on, select the correct sensor, and reset the light.
The check engine light can be reset two ways. 1) If the problem resolves itself, the check engine light will reset itself after a certain amount of cold starts of the car on the on board computer system. 2) You need an OBD reader that has the reset check engine light capability.
Buy the oxygen sensor and fix the car and get the light reset !
To reset the Check Engine Light you must go to the trunk of your car get a cro-bar and smash the dash board until the light doesn't come on no more...
To reset the Check Engine Light you must go to the trunk of your car get a cro-bar and smash the dash board until the light doesn't come on no more...
A Check Engine light can be reset by fixing the problem that caused it to go off. The codes that caused the light to go off can be cleared with an OBD II scanner.
Disconnect the battery cable, wait few second that reconnect. That will reset the engine light but doesn't fix the problem. if the problem was not fixed the light will come back on.
try taking the battery cable loose for about three minutes. that should reset it.