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Old 03-06-2006, 06:04 AM
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Reset Your Own Check Engine Light.

If your check engine light comes on for what ever reason, to reset it, simply pull the clock fuse in the passenger side fuse panel for 10 seconds.
Old 03-06-2006, 06:27 AM
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Or unhook the battery for 5 minutes... this is pretty common knowledge, but thanks for trying to help.
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
Or unhook the battery for 5 minutes... this is pretty common knowledge, but thanks for trying to help.
Agreed, but chelo3218 way is FAR easier
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Old 03-06-2006, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
Or unhook the battery for 5 minutes... this is pretty common knowledge, but thanks for trying to help.
yeah, but pulling the fuse vice the battery, it wont lock out your radio if you still have the factory radio.
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When I pulled that fuse to reset something, it did erase and lock my radio, erased memory seats, and of course reset the clock.
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Thank you so much for this!

You guys have been a godsend. I've been having issues with my cel and can't figure it out . Never reset it since I got a new o2 sensor. Crossing my fingers it does the job so I can get my smog done! Lol
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Red face Check Engine Light

Thank you that was helpful.
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Originally Posted by Titacorn
You guys have been a godsend. I've been having issues with my cel and can't figure it out . Never reset it since I got a new o2 sensor. Crossing my fingers it does the job so I can get my smog done! Lol
You may need to drive your car a period of time before you take it to get a smog test. This is because the ECU has "readiness codes" where the ECU will learn the characteristics of the system (and ensure all sensors are working reliably) before a smog test can be performed.

In most cases normal driving will set the readiness codes, more information on the topic can be found on page 11-91 in the service manual.
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