2006-09-12 15:17:58 · 9 answers · asked by Mike D! 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a 96 Cavalier if that makes any difference.
Oh, and thanks angelbaby! That'd be great! :)
2006-09-12 15:23:17 · update #1
Depending on the vehicle, and the code that was set, the check engine light may go off after repair, you may need to disconnect the battery to clear the codes, or the codes may need to be reset using a scanner. Without a year make and model, I can not be more helpful than that!!
2006-09-12 15:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On newer cars (my 1998 and 1999), the computer is always doing tests if it can. It will correct the light if the proper tests run correctly.
The problem is getting it to run the right test. There are 4 or 5 or 6 (maybe more now) tests that have to run and each has its own "drive cycle". Some require starting cold and running to warm up, some require running at over 45 mph for some number of minutes, some require stop and go driving. Your owner's manual may describe them.
It is better to go to AutoZone and have them clear it. Of course, if you didn't fix the problem, you won't get the light to come back on until it runs the test that tests the bad part.
Hope this helps.
Pete
2006-09-12 22:26:29 · answer #2 · answered by Peter C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the model of your car. Some car needs a reset to make the light be switched off. Some just automatically switches off after proper service. My last car not only required resetting after service, it required resetting the oil warning light after an all change. I don't drive that anymore. I bought myself a new car.
2006-09-12 22:23:09 · answer #3 · answered by Clock Watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most often u will have to reset. Depending on type of veh just unhook battery for a few minutes.
2006-09-12 22:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by DC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to have it reset in most causes depending on the make and model of you car but you will want to clear the trouble code anyhow
2006-09-12 22:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by donald e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
last january we put a new motor in our 1994 ford pickup. it ran for about a month then the light came on it is still on and runs ok.
2006-09-12 22:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey mike i think it should go off on its own but it might depend on what type of car you have. i will call a friend and ask him for you cause he is a mechanic.
2006-09-12 22:21:53 · answer #7 · answered by angelbaby120684 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it all depends on what kind of work you had done on your car, but yes it could possible take some time.
2006-09-12 22:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by Paul W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to have it reset with computer. most mech shops have one
2006-09-13 00:28:17 · answer #9 · answered by John P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋