I just installed a new throttle body spacer and the check engine soon light came on due to it reading a "lean Bank". Can I take the battery loose so that the system compter can learn new perameters? If not, then what can I doo besides buying a $300.00 programmer? Thanks in advance!
2006-07-22 15:35:01 · 7 answers · asked by Katmando 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can remove the battery cable to clear the codes temporarily. But after about 100 miles of driving, the check engine light will come back on, and will continue to do so each time you remove the battery cable until you have the ECM checked by a technician with a code reader to be able to identify what exactly is causing the problem.
2006-07-22 15:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by bobby 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well disconnecting the battery terminal all together will reset it to factory, IF you have an older model vehicle.
If you have made any modifications to your vehicle though, a programmer would really be beneficial. I have the Hypertech and it made a night and day difference to my truck..I was able to tell it the suspension I put on, the rear gearing, the new bigger tire size..and all the other bells and whistles and it basically made my truck ru *stock* when its not. Plus, anytime my check engine light comes on I can throw that on it gives me the code, and once I fix the problem it clears it out for me. So if you're driving anything that's not completely stock..it would be a good investment.
2006-07-22 23:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by Sharlala 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an older car it can work but you have to leave it off for like twenty minutes, if its newer you have to do it by a computer and if you have a good auto zone they may be able to do it.
2006-07-22 22:55:59 · answer #3 · answered by daniel p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. just take the positive terminal an rub on the negative one for a few seconds. and then leave for a few minutes. that should do the trick
2006-07-22 22:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by Rat Eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it was made after 1995 you can,t do it by removing the cable,,it will have to cleared by a computer,,take it to auto zone,,they do it for free,the first time i do it at my shop,,but then i have the equipment,,just take it to them,,and you don't have to spend any money.
2006-07-22 22:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you have to have a dealership or mechanic clear the codes with their computer. around here it costs about $30 to do.
2006-07-22 22:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by meatball822 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes iam with dodgeman
2006-07-22 22:48:39 · answer #7 · answered by kelly c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋