I recently cleaned the carbon out of the EGR ports and runners. The light is still on I would like to reset it.
2007-04-28 14:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by Some guy living in ontario 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I had the code pulled as an "insuffient EGR flow". . . so accordingly I just cleaned the carbon out of the EGR ports and runners. The light is still on I would like to reset it. Thanks!
2007-04-28 14:59:44 · update #1
(Check Engine Light)
There are many components that work together in the engine to maintain optimal engine performance and economy.
A service engine soon, or check engine light indicates that there is a sensor that is reading a condition that is "out of range".
Simply resetting the light does not solve the initial cause of the problem.
Replacing a number of parts trying to troubleshoot the problem in the hopes of getting the light to stay off is a tremendous waste of time and money.
The simplest, and most economical way to alleviate your issue, is to have an engine diagnostic done by a reputable shop to determine what caused the computer to signal you to begin with. Just reading the computer codes may not find the "cause".
That being said, if per-chance you feel the need to reset the light in the hopes that it was a "glitch" of some kind, you could disconnect the negative battery terminal for a couple of minutes to clear the check engine light.
2007-04-28 14:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find someone with a code reader or a parts store that checks codes for free. They can use the code reader to reset the light. Or you can disconnect the battery for a while, but then some of the computers in the car will have to re-learn your driving habits, and your radio/CD player may need to have a security code entered to make it work, if it came with this feature.
2007-04-28 22:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by Spee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to clear the code with a scan tool. You can disconnect the battery for a awhile and hook it back up, but if your light is still on it doesn't mean you didn't fix the problem. The code is stored in the memory of the computer. It will take a computer to delete it. Use a scan tool or take it to a dealer, or repair shop.
2007-04-28 22:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by jonaway6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
disconnect the battery for a few minutes. this will clear the computer. if the light comes back on, then you didn't fix the problem.
2007-04-28 22:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by garyra8668 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋