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Since: May 19, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:05 pm
Post subject: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light
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My '02 Elantra has given the infamous, "Check Engine" light. Indeed,
someone else had gassed up the car and not put the gas cap on right. But
after two fills, it still has not gone out.
Experienced the same thing when I rented an '04 Santa Fe. Fuel cap not on
right, check engine light came on, but then refused to go out. The service
guy at the rental place even believed that once the light goes on, it is on
for life.
There must be a re-set button or something. Ideas, anyone?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:37 am
Post subject: Re: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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there is probably a better way but disconnecting the battery for a few
minutes may clear it. It did on my Accent.
On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:05:13 -0500, "Rev. Tom Wenndt"
wrote:
>My '02 Elantra has given the infamous, "Check Engine" light. Indeed,
>someone else had gassed up the car and not put the gas cap on right. But
>after two fills, it still has not gone out.
>
>Experienced the same thing when I rented an '04 Santa Fe. Fuel cap not on
>right, check engine light came on, but then refused to go out. The service
>guy at the rental place even believed that once the light goes on, it is on
>for life.
>
>There must be a re-set button or something. Ideas, anyone?
>
>Tom Wenndt
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Since: Nov 17, 2005
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:42 am
Post subject: Re: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Just remember if you disconnect the battery you will lose all the settings
on yur radio, clock ECT. dont forget to reset those... When it happened to
my 2005 XG350L it took 2 days for the light to go off but hasnt come back on
since
Tunez
"nothermark" wrote in message
> there is probably a better way but disconnecting the battery for a few
> minutes may clear it. It did on my Accent.
>
> On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:05:13 -0500, "Rev. Tom Wenndt"
> wrote:
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>>My '02 Elantra has given the infamous, "Check Engine" light. Indeed,
>>someone else had gassed up the car and not put the gas cap on right. But
>>after two fills, it still has not gone out.
>>
>>Experienced the same thing when I rented an '04 Santa Fe. Fuel cap not on
>>right, check engine light came on, but then refused to go out. The
>>service
>>guy at the rental place even believed that once the light goes on, it is
>>on
>>for life.
>>
>>There must be a re-set button or something. Ideas, anyone?
>>
>>Tom Wenndt
>> >> Stay informed about: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:30 am
Post subject: Re: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> My '02 Elantra has given the infamous, "Check Engine" light. Indeed,
> someone else had gassed up the car and not put the gas cap on right. But
> after two fills, it still has not gone out.
>
> Experienced the same thing when I rented an '04 Santa Fe. Fuel cap not on
> right, check engine light came on, but then refused to go out. The service
> guy at the rental place even believed that once the light goes on, it is on
> for life.
>
> There must be a re-set button or something. Ideas, anyone?
>
> Tom Wenndt
My Chrysler and GM cars will automatically reset after a certain number
of engine starts if the problem doesn't recur. However, I think it is a
fairly high number, something like 50 sticks in my mind. So, it could
take a couple of weeks or more to reset on its own.
The dealer can reset it instantly with a scan tool, so you may want to
swing by your local dealer and have them take care of it.
Matt >> Stay informed about: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:30 am
Post subject: Re: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanx for your replies, everyone. I will wait a few days, and then do the
battery thing. Thankfully, it is not nearly the bother to disconnect the
battery as it is on my Oldsmobile (the famous GM Theftlock).
Tom Wenndt
"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
> Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
>> My '02 Elantra has given the infamous, "Check Engine" light. Indeed,
>> someone else had gassed up the car and not put the gas cap on right. But
>> after two fills, it still has not gone out.
>>
>> Experienced the same thing when I rented an '04 Santa Fe. Fuel cap not
>> on right, check engine light came on, but then refused to go out. The
>> service guy at the rental place even believed that once the light goes
>> on, it is on for life.
>>
>> There must be a re-set button or something. Ideas, anyone?
>>
>> Tom Wenndt
>
> My Chrysler and GM cars will automatically reset after a certain number of
> engine starts if the problem doesn't recur. However, I think it is a
> fairly high number, something like 50 sticks in my mind. So, it could
> take a couple of weeks or more to reset on its own.
>
> The dealer can reset it instantly with a scan tool, so you may want to
> swing by your local dealer and have them take care of it.
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> Matt >> Stay informed about: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:13 am
Post subject: Re: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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It will eventually go off by itself or you can go by an Auto Zone and they
will turn it off for you for free,
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"Rev. Tom Wenndt" wrote in message
> My '02 Elantra has given the infamous, "Check Engine" light. Indeed,
> someone else had gassed up the car and not put the gas cap on right. But
> after two fills, it still has not gone out.
>
> Experienced the same thing when I rented an '04 Santa Fe. Fuel cap not on
> right, check engine light came on, but then refused to go out. The
> service guy at the rental place even believed that once the light goes on,
> it is on for life.
>
> There must be a re-set button or something. Ideas, anyone?
>
> Tom Wenndt
> >> Stay informed about: Getting Rid of the 'Check Engine' Light |
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