After repairing the cause, you can reset with a scan tool or by unhooking the battery.
find out what it is.... (preferably with a scanner) fix it... , clear codes with scanner
After fixing the cause of the problem. you clear code with a scan tool, or by unhooking the battery.
You can clear the code with a scan tool or by unhooking the battery. If the cause is not repaired, the light will return.
The proper method is to use a scan tool to clear the code after repairing the failure. Unhooking the battery may also clear the light temporarily.
Trying to clear the check engine light in a Kia Sorento yourself is not recommended. The check engine light could indicate a serious problem and the car should be inspected by someone qualified.
I clear the check engine light with a Scangauge II. But most ODB-II devices can read and clear the code.
If the check engine light stays on for the Nissan Pulsar n16, you would need to check the engine in order to clear codes. You can take the car for service and the problem will be diagnosed and restored to normalcy.
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear the code with a scan tool.
You can disconnect the battery for about 5 minutes and this will clear the check engine codes stored in the computer. If the problem that caused the code has not been repaired the check engine code will just happen again. The only way to get the check engine light to not be on is to repair the problem then clear the codes.
A scan tool is required to clear the check engine light. If the failure is not repaired, the light will return.
No, a person cannot just clean a check engine light to pass inspection. The issue causing the check engine light must be dealt with and fixed.
A person can reset the check engine light by using an OBD scanner to clear the codes. This is after the problem is fixed.