Easy way to reset CEL?
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Easy way to reset CEL?
I don't have any diagnostic equipment or anything like that, but is there an easy way to reset the CEL? The car is a 1998 Civic LX. Please let me know, Steve
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Re: Easy way to reset CEL? (srb7f)
You probably only have to either disconnect the battery for at least 10 seconds or remove a " hazard fuse" . At least those are the only 2 ways I ever had to .
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Re: Easy way to reset CEL? (omega02379)
With OBD2, the best way is to use the OBD scanner tool and "clear the codes". You can actually buy a decent one that will help you do other things starting at $30.00 or so. Check out your local auto supply store or Walmart. Sometimes, the codes can not be cleared by pulling the "DOME LIGHT/ECU" fuse.
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Re: Easy way to reset CEL? (omega02379)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by omega02379 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You probably only have to either disconnect the battery for at least 10 seconds or remove a " hazard fuse" . At least those are the only 2 ways I ever had to .</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats the method to reset the ECU not the CEL. you can always pull out the CEL light bulb from the cluster
thats the method to reset the ECU not the CEL. you can always pull out the CEL light bulb from the cluster
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OK then let me pull my foot out of my mouth and ask then , what is CEL ? Go ahead and flame me .
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Re: Easy way to reset CEL? (omega02379)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by omega02379 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK then let me pull my foot out of my mouth and ask then , what is CEL ? Go ahead and flame me .</TD></TR></TABLE>
its just an acronym for check engine light
its just an acronym for check engine light
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the OBD2 scanner will tell you the code that was tripped and clear the code when you decide to. if there is a fault somewhere, resetting it will not help, within 50 miles, the light should come back on.
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Well my friend's battery terminals are corroded pieces of crap and he had to reset the ECU, I just popped the fuse box under the hood and unscrewed the wire that goes to the fuse box from the battery...worked fine and was easy and simple. Taking out the hazard fuse didn't work.
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