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Old 05-22-2015, 12:01 PM
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Hey,
Just wondering if there is away to rest the check engine light on my 1988 Firebird formula? I dont have a code scanner.

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Old 05-22-2015, 03:22 PM
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Disconnect the batter for about ten minutes.
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Old 05-22-2015, 03:31 PM
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Ok i will try that thanks
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Do you want to read or delete the codes?
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Old 05-22-2015, 07:30 PM
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I fix why the light was on now i just need the light to go off lol
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Take out the bulb?
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Re: Check Engine Light
Originally Posted by ploegi
Disconnect the batter for about ten minutes.


Yup, X2.
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