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Old 06-11-2004, 09:44 AM
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Service Engine light is on...
i took out the cluster..
to clean it.. put it back in.. and just rev up the car.. and service engine light came on...

how can i get rid of it?

thanks
 
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Old 06-11-2004, 12:04 PM
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nobody knows how to reset the engine light?
 
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Old 06-11-2004, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by scopium
nobody knows how to reset the engine light?
On the 2000 max, if you disconnect the battery for 45 min to an hour and reconnect, then the light should reset. I think the 2001's are the same.
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Old 06-11-2004, 12:54 PM
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i believe you unplug the battery overnight? don't quote me on it however
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Old 06-11-2004, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Gsilk
i believe you unplug the battery overnight? don't quote me on it however
I did mine a few days ago for about 45 min and it worked.
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Old 06-11-2004, 06:05 PM
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i've had my battery disconnected for 7 hours now.. hopefully tonite or tommorrow morning everything will be fine
 
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Old 06-11-2004, 06:12 PM
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if it comes up again, i'll clear it for you at the dyno meet
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Old 06-11-2004, 06:19 PM
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I need to clear mine too.....but I was told by the dealer, that the only way to clear and reset the ECU is with the Scan thing the dealer has.......
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Old 06-11-2004, 06:53 PM
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i've got an obd-II scanner now. I can check and clear codes.

the dealer uses a consult-II which is alot more advanced and has other features
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Old 06-11-2004, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by kloogy
I need to clear mine too.....but I was told by the dealer, that the only way to clear and reset the ECU is with the Scan thing the dealer has.......

Anyone with an OBD II scantool can erase the codes...
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Old 06-11-2004, 06:53 PM
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thanks larry.. i just reconnected my battery and it was gone.. but i would still like to know what was wrong with it.. i'll see you at the dyno meet
 
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