In this video, I’m going to go over how to clear a check engine light without a scan tool. Also a number of reasons why you would not want to clear a check engine light with or without a scan tool.
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There are many instances that you’re not going to want to clear your check engine light due to two reasons that you may need that information for your repair. In some cases, it’s not a bad idea to clear your check engine light prior to diagnosing just to verify the problem is still there and it was not a fluke like a loose gas cap or something along those lines.
If the check engine light does come back it is then definitely time to make sure you have it repaired. But there are ways to clear the check engine light without a scan tool.
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So I have to ask, is this going to be the same for every vehicle or generally the same? My check engine light has been on for weeks and my brother tested everything for me and found nothing wrong. I am going to have to get my license plates renewed soon and I know they won’t run it through the test if the light is on.