You need an OBDII scanner tool to retrieve the trouble codes. AutoZone and similar auto parts stores offer free scans.
It has set a trouble code. Have the codes pulled at a autozone or oreilly auto parts.
Decode how exactly? You can take your car to AutoZone and they check codes for free, then they can recommend or tell you what shops are in the area.
Are you asking how to clear engine trouble codes? You'll need a code scanner with a reset/erase feature.
Pull battery cables, let sit for 5 minutes, reconnect. It should be clear then. O r if you go to your local autozone, they will do it for you.
pretty much instantly. As soon as the codes are cleared the check engine light goes off and vice versa, unless there still is trouble. In this case the codes won't clear until the trouble is repaired.
Use a error code reader, or disconnect the battery for 5 minutes or go in either AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts and they can do it for you. PS: if you are going to disconnect the battery do not forget to write down a security code for your stereo (if it has one).
The best way is to take your vehicle to a parts store (NAPA, Autozone, Advanced) & have them plug in their scan tool. That way they can read the code before they clear it. Another way (less desirable) is to disconnect the battery for a few minutes. This will also clear your radio pre-sets & sometimes make your computer "re-learn"
If your vehicle is 1995 or later, you will need a scanner tool to pull the trouble codes. AutoZone and similar auto parts stores offer free scans. If your vehicle is 1994 or older, you can manually pull the trouble codes. Check out a repair manual (Hayne's or Chilton's) at your local library - chapter 6 has all the details on how to do it; also what each code means and how to trouble shoot.
You can't manually get the check engine light to give you the trouble codes on your vehicle. 1995 and later vehicles use the OBDII system and you must use a scanner tool to retrieve the codes. You can go to AutoZone or similar auto parts store that offers free scans to get the trouble codes retrieved. Or you can buy your own scan tool for about $70.
Hello, Jamison here, GO to autozone ( or another national chain), They will do it for you, FOR FREE.,,,,,,,,,,,Jamison.
At home you can disconnect your neg. battery terminal for a few minutes then reconnect. Also, to find the codes (what kind of problem you have) go to Auto Zone and they will run a check for free (they say they won't clear the codes for you though).