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Old 07-16-03, 09:58 PM
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Clearing CEL

I want to clear the check engine light for a problem I plan on fixing soon. I tried resetting the ECU a number of times but the CEL is still there. I've tried disconnecting the negative terminal and pressing brake for 1 min. I've tried leaving the battery disconnected for 1 hour. Still got the CEL. Is there some other way to do it?
Old 07-16-03, 11:46 PM
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Well, you need to fix the problem before the code will clear...
Old 07-16-03, 11:47 PM
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Btw, my mechanic was able to clear the stored engine codes before so that the CEL was not on all the time. I thought this could be done by resetting the ECU. Now I'm thinking he used another method.
Old 07-16-03, 11:53 PM
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what code is it throwing?
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code 11. Already replaced the IAT. Can't fix it until I splice in a new plug at the wiring harness.
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Nobody knows how to do this?
Old 07-17-03, 09:16 AM
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Originally posted by JX7
code 11. Already replaced the IAT. Can't fix it until I splice in a new plug at the wiring harness.
Did you ever think that you are clearing it, however since the problem isn't completely fixed it's throwing the code again?
Old 07-17-03, 12:12 PM
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Resetting the code is pretty easy. I think that all you have to do is disconnect the battery and then hold the brake for 10 seconds.
Old 07-17-03, 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by Mahjik
Did you ever think that you are clearing it, however since the problem isn't completely fixed it's throwing the code again?
I was thinking the same thing...
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