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Anonymous Posted on Sep 22, 2010

How do I reset the "CHECK ENGINE" warning light?

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U can reset it with a code reader or scanner at the diagnostic connector under the dash or u can disconnect the negative battery cable for 3 minutes

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Do you have a scanner? if you do just hook it up read the code then clear it. If you dont just take it to autozone. They will read the code and when you make the repair they will reset it. Usually they will reset it once for you without making a purchase just to make sure its not a false reading.

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