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Old May 22, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
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Check Engine Light
Hey,
Just wondering if there is away to rest the check engine light on my 1988 Firebird formula? I dont have a code scanner.

Thanks
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Old May 22, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Check Engine Light
Disconnect the batter for about ten minutes.
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Old May 22, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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Re: Check Engine Light
Ok i will try that thanks
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Old May 22, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Car: 91 Firebird/88 Firebird/91 Formula
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Axle/Gears: 3.23/2.73/2.73
Re: Check Engine Light
Do you want to read or delete the codes?
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Old May 22, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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Re: Check Engine Light
I fix why the light was on now i just need the light to go off lol
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Old May 22, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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Re: Check Engine Light
Take out the bulb?
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Old May 22, 2015 | 09:17 PM
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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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