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Can you clear codes with Snap-On MT2500?

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Old Jul 15, 2025 | 09:26 AM
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Can you clear codes with Snap-On MT2500?

I've been through every menu and I can't seem to find any way to clear the trouble codes on my '86 LG4 Iroc. I've tried with the car running and not but the clear codes option isn't in any of the menus. I know the MT2500 can do it on later vehicles.
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Old Jul 15, 2025 | 09:54 AM
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Re: Can you clear codes with Snap-On MT2500?

Disconnect your battery
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Old Jul 15, 2025 | 11:02 AM
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Re: Can you clear codes with Snap-On MT2500?

I have the Snap-on MT2500.

You clear the codes on these earlier dumb ECMs by disconnecting the negative battery cable. It doesn't take very long at all.

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Old Jul 15, 2025 | 11:24 AM
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Re: Can you clear codes with Snap-On MT2500?

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Disconnect your battery
Originally Posted by Airwolfe
I have the Snap-on MT2500.

You clear the codes on these earlier dumb ECMs by disconnecting the negative battery cable. It doesn't take very longer at all.
I know I can do it that way. I was mainly wondering if my brick might have an issue with it not showing in the menu or if it's even possible to do at all while I'm already sitting there with it in my hands.
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Old Jul 15, 2025 | 11:31 AM
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Re: Can you clear codes with Snap-On MT2500?

No the MT2500 can't clear the codes on these earlier ECMs. You aren't seeing an option for it because one doesn't exist.
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Old Jul 15, 2025 | 12:22 PM
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Re: Can you clear codes with Snap-On MT2500?

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No the MT2500 can't clear the codes on these earlier ECMs. You aren't seeing an option for it because one doesn't exist.

Got it. Thanks!
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Old Jul 20, 2025 | 02:39 PM
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Re: Can you clear codes with Snap-On MT2500?

The one and only product I know of that can clear codes on our cars is the GM/Vetronix Tech 1.
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