2003 Saab 9-3 Check Engine Light on?

Question

OK, so I know why it came on - my gas cap wasn't tightened enough - but do I have to go to a dealer to re-set it? Or can I do it myself, and how?

Thanks,

Answer 1

i own a repair shop,and i think there is a button on the set panel on it that has a re-set button on it,if you mash in on it i think it will re-set it for you if not ,you might try removing the battery cable from it for a minute or so,you,ll loose your radio settings but i think it will re-set it,good luck i hope this help,s.

Answer 2

best way to reset it is to use a scan tool and clear the code. People that tell you to just disconnect the battey do not know that if you do that you will reset everything on your car. Example. You will have to recode your radio if you have a theft type radio like most Saab's do, the transmission strategy will be reset and then have to be relearned, the engine Keep alive memory will be reset, and idle strategy will need to be relearned,
your memory seats etc etc, So use a scan tool and reset it

Answer 3

Good advice from the Autozone guy. Modern cars have sensors all over the place. Unfortunately the sensors fail more frequently than anything else on the car. There is probably nothing wrong with your car except that you need to replace a burned out sensor. The Autozone guys will probably show you where it is and sell you a new one to replace yourself. Probably $50 vs $200 at the dealer