Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Rev. Tom Wenndt, Apr 24, 2006.

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    Rev. Tom Wenndt Guest

    My '02 Elantra has given the infamous, "Check Engine" light. Indeed,
    someone else had gassed up the car and not put the gas cap on right. But
    after two fills, it still has not gone out.

    Experienced the same thing when I rented an '04 Santa Fe. Fuel cap not on
    right, check engine light came on, but then refused to go out. The service
    guy at the rental place even believed that once the light goes on, it is on
    for life.

    There must be a re-set button or something. Ideas, anyone?

    Tom Wenndt
     
    Rev. Tom Wenndt, Apr 24, 2006
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    nothermark Guest

    there is probably a better way but disconnecting the battery for a few
    minutes may clear it. It did on my Accent.
     
    nothermark, Apr 24, 2006
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    Matt Whiting Guest

    My Chrysler and GM cars will automatically reset after a certain number
    of engine starts if the problem doesn't recur. However, I think it is a
    fairly high number, something like 50 sticks in my mind. So, it could
    take a couple of weeks or more to reset on its own.

    The dealer can reset it instantly with a scan tool, so you may want to
    swing by your local dealer and have them take care of it.


    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Apr 24, 2006
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    Tunez Guest

    Just remember if you disconnect the battery you will lose all the settings
    on yur radio, clock ECT. dont forget to reset those... When it happened to
    my 2005 XG350L it took 2 days for the light to go off but hasnt come back on
    since

    Tunez
     
    Tunez, Apr 24, 2006
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    Rev. Tom Wenndt Guest

    Thanx for your replies, everyone. I will wait a few days, and then do the
    battery thing. Thankfully, it is not nearly the bother to disconnect the
    battery as it is on my Oldsmobile (the famous GM Theftlock).

    Tom Wenndt
     
    Rev. Tom Wenndt, Apr 24, 2006
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    Partner Guest

    It will eventually go off by itself or you can go by an Auto Zone and they
    will turn it off for you for free,
     
    Partner, Apr 24, 2006
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