There are two methods for resetting the "service engine soon" light on a Nissan car. One method, which is the most convenient, is to use a code scanner, which you can purchase at any auto parts store. Launch X431 The code scanner will display the codes automatically and has an accompanying code sheet. There is also a manual way to display the codes and reset the computer -- you need to access a code sheet the decipher the codes. The trouble codes must be repaired prior to resetting the computer, because the light will just come back on as long as it sees the failure.
Remove the nut from the negative battery terminal using a wrench or socket set. gm tech2 Slide the cable off of the terminal and set it aside.
Press the horn for several seconds. Digimaster 3 This depletes any surplus energy stored in the electrical system.
Wait 10 minutes before reinstalling the battery cable.
here are two methods for resetting the "service engine soon" light on a Nissan car. One method, which is the most convenient, VOLVO VIDA DICE is to use a code scanner, which you can purchase at any auto parts store. The code scanner will display the codes automatically and has an accompanying code sheet. There is also a manual way to display the codes and reset the computer -- you need to access a code sheet the decipher the codes. The trouble codes must be repaired prior to resetting the computer, because the light will just come back on as long as it sees the failure.
How to Reset the Check Engine Light on a Mercedes
Insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it without starting the car. Pay attention to the display on the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
Press the lower left button on the left side of the steering wheel. There are four buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. AUTEL MaxiSYS MS906 After pushing the button, the display will reveal why the check engine light is lit. Usually it indicates that the car is due for service. Push the lower left button on the steering wheel again and the vehicle mileage will show on the display.
Press the lower right button on the left side of the steering wheel. This will again show the reason why the "check engine" light is on.
Locate the reset button on the left side of the instrument cluster. AUTEL MaxiSYS Press the reset button and hold it until the display reads "To reset: Press reset button for 3 seconds."
Push the reset button again and hold the button in until the display indicates that the system has been reset. The display will also inform you of the next service date according to mileage.
Your Gmc car has an onboard diagnostic computer that will store trouble codes when there is something wrong with the vehicle's emissions control system. The emissions system is important and if it is malfunctioning, it can dramatically affect the performance of the Gmc car engine. Once you've fixed the vehicle,VOLVO VIDA DICE you need to know how to reset the check engine light. To do this, you need a special tool available at most auto parts stores called an OBD scan tool.Autel MaxiDas The scan tool will have a feature that allows you to erase all stored engine codes, which will reset the check engine light.
Locate the open OBD port to the left of the fuse panel in the driver's side foot well.
Plug the OBD scan tool into the open port.
Turn the ignition to the "II" position (the "on" position),gm tech2 but do not try to crank the engine.
Press "erase" on the scan tool to erase all computer codes and reset the check engine light.
The Toyota Tundra, first manufactured in 1999, featured the second phase of on-board diagnostics (OBD II) that diagnose issues that occur to the truck's engine and operating system and communicate codes (DTCs, or diagnostic trouble codes) to the computer of the vehicle.XTOOL HD900 OBD II standardized the equipment necessary to scan and read the trouble codes that cause the check-engine light (malfunction indicator light or MIL) to illuminate on the instrument panel. Reading the codes is required to determine what triggered the MIL.
Locate the data link connector (DLC) in the Toyota Tundra under the driver's side dashboard.OBDSTAR X300M It's on the right hand side of the steering column pointing straight down.
Plug the pocket scanner's 16-point connector to the data link connector. Because of the DLC's shape, there is only one way to plug it in correctly.
Place the key in the ignition and turn it two clicks forward to the accessory power position, without the engine of the Tundra running. This position will light up all the instrument panel lights.
Follow the instructions in the pocket scanner's manual to read the diagnostic trouble code that triggered the check-engine light.UCANDAS VDM2 These scanners are very easy to use and are practically self-explanatory.
Scroll to the "read codes" option on the scanner (some scanner models may feature the letters DTCs instead of codes).
Press the "Enter" or "Send" button to read the code(s) that triggered the MIL.
Refer to the manual of the scanner to determine the trouble code. Some scanners may feature a brief description,Launch M-Diag Lite Plus while cheaper scanner models may only display the code number.
Research the diagnostic trouble code on a computer using a universal diagnostic trouble code website (see Resources). Codes lower than 1000 are universal, but code numbers over 1000 are specific to the vehicle.