where is service engine soon reset button on 1997 taurus?

Question

lexusry, your answer to previous question sounds logical but where is the reset button on a 1997 taurus? the cam sensor is new and car runs fine but light won't go off. has been disconnected from neg terminal and goes off but comes back on. its the service engine light and all maintenence has been done.

we can't ignore the light because in this state any lights will fail inspection.

Answer 1

Let me guess, you had to have your cam sensor AND HOPEFULLY YOUR SYNCHRONIZER as well, replaced to service the DTC (diagnostic trouble code) for loss of cam signal, and maybe rough running, stalling, or the VERY annoying squeaking sound they make, VERY similar to a belt squeel? On those cars, if the check engine light is on, it's either because you need to replace the DPFE sensor, or the aforementioned cam sensor AND SYNCHRO. Replacing the cam sensor alone won't fix the problem. The synchro is the part under the sensor driven mechanically by the camshaft. They usually sludge up, and seize. If your car is equipped with the 3.0L V6 24 valve Duratec engine, disregard everything I've mentioned, except for the DPFE part.

Answer 2

Usually the check engine light will go out after you have started the car a few times. once the problem is fixed. It needs to be re-scanned it sounds like something else is wrong emmissions related, like a sensor. check the gas cap as well if it is not threaded on right or the cap is faulty that may trigger the light. Having a service engine light on can effect your gas milage.

Answer 3

I wouldn't worry about it. It has been on for 100,000 miles on my truck and I don't really care. There are so many oxygen sensors and other crap on a vehicle these days that ANYTHING can trigger the "Service Engine Soon" light.

Most places like Pep-Boys or a car parts place have a reader that they connect to your car for free and tell you why the light comes on. Then you can decide if its worth taking to a shop or not. Save your money I say.

Answer 4

Have the code number read. There is no reset buttion, what do you think this is a garbage disposal? Well it might be? Some codes are failed parts and other are circuit malfunctions. Disconnecting battery just clears the keep alive memory and does not clear emissions related code number. Auto parts store read the code and clear it at your own risk. I would however write down the freeze frame data and code(s)

Answer 5

verify engine lighting fixtures furnishings have not got reset buttons. in case you unplug your automobiles battery for a jiffy it quite is going to reset the automobiles electronics although, and it will turn off the verify engine easy if the priority has been fixed. in the experience that your automobile is approx 1997 or greater cutting-edge it quite is going to even have an OBDII port (commonly under the guidance wheel some the place), you need to use a test gadget plugged into your OBDII port to attempt to reset the verify engine easy additionally and maximum considerable autoparts shops will grant using a test gadget for unfastened

Answer 6

you need a scan tool to clear the codes or if the fault is fixed it will clear it self after 40 consecutive drive cycles without a fault

Answer 7

there is no such button. Take it to auto zone and have them scan it for free and then clear the code

Answer 8

Take it to Auto Zone, they can do all that stuff for free!