No, resetting the light will not fix the cause of the problem.
The check engine light has to be reset with a OBD scan tool
The check engine light comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, a check engine light is lit when there is a problem in the emissions or somthing that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions.
Resetting the ECM without fixing the reason why the check engine light came on will only lead to the check engine light coming back on soon.
Check engine light or required maintenance light. Procedure for resetting required maintenance light just answered. Check engine light requires an OBD II to determine problem and turn the light off.
There is o fuse for the check engine light. The check engine is controlled by the cars computer the only way to turn it off is to fix the problem that made it come on.
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It has to be done with a scan tool. Resetting the light without correcting the problem will be of no use as the light will come back on.
The best way to turn off the check engine light on a 91 Mercedes 300 SE is to disconnect the battery. However, resetting the light this way will not fix what made the light come on.
disconnect battery cables and touch them together! I have done this and it worked. I have an 05 2500hd
check engine usually is emissions related, try resetting by disconnect negative battery terminal for about 5-10 minutes.
Check the speed sensor.