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04-05-2004, 05:20 AM

Adam Cramer

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Check engine light

I had to disconnect the battery over the weekend to work on my 99 maxima. When I hooked the battery back up the check engine light and the brake lights on the dash panel are now on. How can I get them off without going to the dealer. Thanks for your help in advance.

04-05-2004, 05:22 AM

DemonSpawn

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If you live near an autozone, take your car there and get a free ECU scan to pull the codes and figure out what's wrong.

04-05-2004, 05:26 AM

Adam Cramer

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Unfortunately there are no Auto Zones near me. Pep Boys and Advances Auto Parts.

04-05-2004, 05:29 AM

DemonSpawn

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What exactly did you do when you "worked" on your max? Could have been something you did ... no offense.

EDIT:
Try to reset the ECU ...
Disconnect the neg terminal from the battery.
Hold down your brake pedal for 2 minutes or so.
Reconnect the battery.

04-05-2004, 05:40 AM

Adam Cramer

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I replaced the radio. Everything these days is run by a computer or has so many electronics, it forces the owner to take it to a mechanic that has a machine to read the codes. Is there a way to reset it without paying someone to do that.