How to Reset Check Engine Light?


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Old 11-09-05, 08:34 AM
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How to Reset Check Engine Light?

1997 Ford Ranger XL v6 4.0 Liter, how can I reset check engine light other than disconnect battery method? How many O2 sensors in this truck and where they are? Thanks in advance!
 
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Old 11-09-05, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by diyman
1997 Ford Ranger XL v6 4.0 Liter, how can I reset check engine light other than disconnect battery method? How many O2 sensors in this truck and where they are? Thanks in advance!

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Is That Code For The Check Engine Light For The O2 Sensor
 
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Old 11-09-05, 08:09 PM
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If you have an OBDII code scanner, you can use it to read and clear the codes and turn off the CEL.
Don't assume the problem is an O2 sensor. A check engine light can be lit for many reasons. You need to have the codes scanned with a scanner, and post it here if you need help troubleshooting it.
 
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Old 11-10-05, 05:16 AM
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Yes, there are many "o2 codes", but only a few indicate o2 failure
You need a scanner to erase the codes, but some will clear up themselves after you fix the problem
The battery disconnect is not suppose to work (to erase codes) on this vehicle
 
 

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