How To Reset Your Check Engine Light with no special tools

You may want this tool if your terminals need cleaning → amzn.to/2wpB35s
If an auto repair store isn't near by and you've done your car repair you can reset your check engine light with this simple trick! No special tools required.
If you are repairing your car to pass emissions then you'll need to drive your car around for about 50 miles so the car's computer can give an accurate reading, otherwise, you'll be wasting your time and they'll tell you to come back after driving it around for an hour.

[@mosesokoth7251]

I have a toyota mark x, my engine light comes after driving like 10km. Can i use the same method to reset?

[@marmstrong2981]

This video should be very useful everyday for a VW owner!

[@upsidedown4155]

This method varies from manufacturer and by model, Some cars that are make, model, year, engine, identical can have different sw versions which this would work on one and not the other, If you got the tools to fix a vehicle buy a obd code reader for less then what a spanner costs Also pending dtc's that make the eml come on do tend to self clear after the battery pull but alot of hard codes will not, best to take both battery terminals off and discharge the electrical system as alot of capacitors within the ecm's that hold charge , Can take up to 12 hours for them to totally discharge This is common with vw group vehicles and other brands, Also i noticed you kept tapping the negative terminal against the socket and battery terminal, your surging the electrical systems and they dont like that can cause all sorts of eeprom errors which can make electrical systems act pocessed, mess up displayed mileage, Jam immobiliser systems,

[@orenestrada2007]

I have a 2000 toyota avalon.. and my engine light and VSC light was on.. when i tried to remove the negative battery cable and then reattach it .. all the lights are off now.. thank you. might have saved me thousands in cost since mechanics are so expensive these days .. cheers brother

[@MrWilko58]

Once you have fixed the problem, start the engine, and run it up to temperature. Let it cool, then repeat. The third time you do this, if there are no more faults, the light will go out. I've done this with three different makes of vehicle. It works!

[@frankmontez6853]

Hmm first I've heard of this .. since I've tried my remedy , I just normally start and used my car a few times and light stiil on

[@zeus-io3hn]

does this work for all cars? what about nissan bluebird( slyphy) 2008 model?

[@mandilon3373]

Thank yuo for.the info. Very help full epecially about doing it for the smoke testing purpose

[@empathy800]

Could be something wrong with the monitoring sensor that tells you the mileage based on how fast you drive. I had that problem, and I noticed that my mileage sensor seemed to be stuck on 27 miles per gallon, when I know I get more. Often, it should vary depending upon highway versus street driving.

[@frankholehouse1393]

Hiya will that method also work if the EPC light comes on .

[@arashkhoshghadamnia376]

in some cars, specially those 2014 onward, a non-volatile flash memory is used in the ECU to store the codes. it is similar to your usb flash drive. your usb flash drive doesn't lose the data on it when you pull it off the computer and cut the 5 volt on its pins, so is it with these flash memories in the ECUs these days. power cut and drainage no longer work they used to.

[@dominiccolon2762]

I am having issues with my engine light but no code really comes up when I check not sure what to do from there

[@royswearing1946]

It worked for my Chevy Cruze. When I first took off the negative and tap it three times on the terminal. But when I turn it off and restart it came back on. I then tried the second example of removing the negative wire and hold down the battery. After replacing the wire and restart it disappear. I turn it off and back on again and it didn't appear. But I think this is just a temporary fix. I will know when I turn it on later.

[@Rikki-lh2mw]

Hi I have a skoda fabia 1.4 L Its Automatic and the engine light is for some reason is always on. I called one day AA and the mechanic told me that it's about map,maf sensor so I took it to a garage changed it the light has gone off for 2 weeks than it came back on again. Any suggestions please?

[@andriesvanzyl989]

My cetroen runs and cut of and engine light comes on cetroen c3 hi please help

[@Jason-Jason]

pretty obvious but very valuable thank you so much for this video

[@RobbyBobcat]

I tried this on a 2012 Mini and it did not work...I changed the plugs after a multiple misfire code...Car runs great now but it shows pending on the code reader and light never went out...I think on some cars you have to erase the codes in the computer memory

[@lorensanchez5126]

Will disconnecting the battery reset also your odo and other datas??

[@johnwilkinson7018]

Had new led legender lights fitted to my fortuner 2017 , now i get warning headlight malfunction , will removing battery leads sole the problem thanks

[@rustmandizwidza6375]

My Nissan Caravan zd30 check light keeps on flicking when iam driving.what could be the reason or how can reset it

[@josephp5058]

Taking the leads off -wont the radio need recoding? Plus any add ons like a 10 inch android screen sat nav etc etc all need recoding ?

[@user-qu1iv5ro5l]

Does your radio need reseting if I do take my battery off.?

[@michaelhendershot4984]

THIS MARINE SAYS THANK YOU AS I LAUGH AND REALIZE IT COULD BE THIS EASY TO SOLVE THIS LIGHT ISSUE WITHOUT SPENDING A 100 BUCKS ! SEMPER FI BROTHER ! MIKE. BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA

[@GonzoTheRosarian]

Worked! On my Honda CRV 2007 model. I had the starter replaced and the light was on when I got my car back from the Mom&Pop garage that did the repair. No more light on!

[@pamfrasard9757]

It's installed by the manufacturer. It's called the Money Light.

[@lion9482]

True

[@mr.q8426]

How long did you guys wait before re-connecting the battery back on??

[@1310beth]

Anyone know if this will work on a 2008 Dodge Durango? Fixed the problem with the gas but the light won't go off automatically

[@fefefilmprod8688]

I just let the light stay on. It reminds me that my car has an engine.

[@ericbills8938]

FEFEFILM PROD Yea but it wont pass inspection with a check engine light on

[@vpjaveline]

Reseting check engine light only put problem under carpet. Sooner or later it will turn on again.

[@davem1658]

yes! your living life the right way!

[@TheAljabriya]

you are right

[@rm684]

Lmfao 😂😂

[@foozlefoozle]

It worked for me. Bravo.

[@fjbanddav4387]

Thanks man. I tried it on car, you are right

[@wisecrackph4288]

It worked! Thank you so much☺️

[@tonyhemingway7980]

I had a 2006 Nissan frontier and the only time, in 11 years, that the check engine light came on was when I needed to replace a spark plug coil. My 2016 frontier has been having a problem with the gas tank pressure valve, for over a year, causing the light to come on.

[@federicomuller5348]

The best way to reset the light is just removing the bulb, casually it is a focus, same as mine, I remember I had a dodge caravan with same light issue and I just stuck a black tape above and it was all, this light had me nervous and once I covered it with black tape, I finally forgot about it and the car never gave me any problem ever, late in 80's cars did not have a check engine light and we used to drive so happy, nowadays there is a light for any stupid thing that won't let us drive in peace

[@balloney2175]

Whatssss??? Removing the bulb that lights the engine icon?

[@federicomuller5348]

@@balloney2175 yes! just took it from the cluster for good

[@balloney2175]

@@federicomuller5348 Scott said it is okay if it is not flickering, but if it is, the alert is severe. So how would you know if your engine is crying for help?

[@federicomuller5348]

@@balloney2175 as back in the 80s no lights no warnings and you drove with a peace of mind as I already wrote I have always removed that bulb and I have always driven in peace

[@TheCathydrew]

Put a small piece of electrical tape over light

[@belzkairan1379]

How bout for Isuzu surplus truck with battery's 24 volt how I gonna do it? Thanks a lot

[@gabrielcastro8710]

Do you tink this can work on a freightliner sami truck???

[@royswearing1946]

Thanks for the tip.

[@DiligentDave1966]

I replaced the bad part with the negative cable disconnected. The light was off when I started the car. After a couple of restarts, the light came right back on.

[@reinafiguracion5467]

I took the battery out since I dont have a jumper cable to charge the battery of another car. However, when I put it back in, the check engine light appeared. I did what you said and it worked. Thanks! ☺

[@terryyoury5702]

2009 Honda accord 2 4 engine. My starter has gone out made my there was an after market starter put into the car and that one year later the I was told my crank shift senor went out because of the after market starter went into the car .and it made the senior go out... so I changed the after market starter .. now I have caged the starter 2times the senior 2 times and full cap battery and cables... car needs to be re learned fo r this senior.its the crank shift positioning senor.. Honda need to relearn this senor to car when it is chaned... this has been an expensive.. Honda couldn't get the system to relearn

[@mannydfreshhh2542]

Could you help me out on my 2000 Nissan sentra

[@rosewood8010]

I tried it is only needs few start it comes back on again

[@giovannispscorpio]

Thank you ..It worked..I appreciate your videos....

[@brenda126176]

OMG! It worked!! Thank you!

[@bustilloschristine1660]

Hi

[@josephnox1759]

Thanks for the emissions advice

[@tucnguyen3958]

If the engine light shows up like this, it is possible to pass when emissions ? Thanks for your advice !please tell me ! Please guide me!

[@TheProphettess]

no. just had several conversations with tag place. put it in sone one else name and put insurance in their name and add yourself or you have to get a waiver or exempt after repairs are done totalling $937 or over but I ain't paying that for no check engine light and sparks and cool codes . but if you put it in your family member emissions city

[@stephencope7178]

Is the coding on the radio alright still following the disconnection?

[@rexanderson5458]

My check engine light came on. I opened the hood. There it was! The engine was still there!

[@jplair35]

Good laugh for the morning

[@HMP2561]

evening lol too!

[@ronaldcollins6040]

Wat does d coil pack do go

[@elmerdominguez6026]

Haha 😂

[@tammywines9789]

Lmao

[@valtercossa8272]

Hi. I got a Isuzo forward smoother f 2004, and DPD and check engeni Light are on, and the truck lost a performance, what i can do to solve this issue? My big issue I am very far for Isuzu dealers, please how can help to solve this problem.

[@nicolaevaduva5002]

Ce trebuie sa fac tinind cont ca masina mea wv.turan 2005 imi consuma bateria .

[@tag.7141]

Love the concept.Love the video. Music is dope ..Keep Pushing

[@CameronSWhitelaw]

I’ve just had my MOT today and got this light about 30 mins before it. Got in it after my MOT and it’s still there. Don’t think they’ve wiped it off the monitor, surely the inspection is part of the MOT?

[@genarogarcia6719]

ones the problem is fix the do puter wont reset it self?

[@mancdown]

I'm not sure why you needed to loosen the other battery terminal as well!

[@ruthbrown8158]

Harry Webb/

[@rhondawoodson6920]

Wel the shit does work cause I tried it an my shit is off

[@cchplays8182]

@@rhondawoodson6920 No shit👍

[@lowkeyIbes]

Good tip towards the end. I’ll try to take heed.

[@alexdiaz2400]

Will this work for a 2011 chevy malibu?

[@samiaally2406]

hi guys iam erick from Tanzania I need obd machine

[@norgermish1]

Drive your car around for 20 minutes or 50 miles? Dude no wonder your check engine light comes on LOL But thanks for the video it worked.

[@georgiagonzales8649]

Our 2015 chevy sonic has 41000k miles the engine light keeps going on when we drive it the car shuts off on us or the rpm go up so what can it be

[@upsidedown4155]

Get your vacuum system checked out, sounds like a leak

[@pollydor07]

THANKS, IT WORKED . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GONE FOR NISSAN MURANO 2012

[@glennjenkins1839]

I like to keep all my trouble lights gone it keeps my dash lite I don't know how to change dash bulb!!!

[@istonemind]

My hearty thanks, saving me $99 for checking plus two trips to a dealer. You are marvelous !!!!!

[@andrewmutowo9126]

Thanks mine the problem was less antifreeze thanks so much

[@Nntrailblazer]

So glad to see this comment! My car had low antifreeze and I suspected that this might be the problem. But wasnt sure if low antifreeze triggers the Check Engine light.

[@tahirukarim7711]

Hello

[@umiraazam4167]

Have a vaxuall corsa D 56plate. Can i do that with it

[@paulanthonyluardo9116]

If the engine light turns on again is it okay to reset again?

[@juandiaz607]

It fixed the CE light on my car...Thanks!

[@apoonie88]

I did try , but the light came back, i have a VW vr6, well can you tell me how ,and what should I do to it, because the inspection is already pass due. much thanks!

[@nothingfree3524]

how long is a little bit? is there a big bit? are there more than one bit? what if you got no bits? does one need training to use a little bit? or more training for bigger bit? 😀

[@Oystersgetclamydia]

I have a VW.The light has been on for 5years..I cleaned the cat converter using an fuel additive and cleaned the plugs..It goes off for a week or so.Runs fine tho till next cat clean

[@fanuelchujingu531]

Am having aproblem on 1kz diesel engine when you start moving as it reaches 60km on the dashboard the check engine light came on and immediately the engine reduce power. What could be the problem?please assist

[@NASA6453]

Some kinda fuel issue

[@federicomuller5348]

This afternoon when I turned the car on, no more engine light, thank you for the advice

[@mackkhasa661]

Hi been trying this in my Volvo S40 but doesn't work is the system works only depends on the type of car?

[@mohamedkouraogo1856]

slt

[@upsidedown4155]

Yeap varies from vehicle to vehicle, even down to different sw versions in the same brand and model of cars

[@gurjeetsingh7947]

Yes brother your vedios is so helpful for me Thks so much

[@federicomuller5348]

Just 5 minutes ago I went out and did followed exactly the same instructions on your video, except for turning on the focus, I did not turned on the focus, and the check engine light still is on

[@beckybowden3107]

I have disconnected the battery to drain. I have tried the jumper wire approach. It simply will not reset.

[@davidkosovic6979]

Hvala puno na tacnim informacijama o greske golfa skido sam klemu plus i makla se greska puno hvala

[@IanSmithHypnotherapy]

Thank you for the information. It got my Range Rover back on the road.

[@John-ob7dh]

Good idea ,if you had fixed the problem but the light would still come ,on at least doing this just before your mot test means it will pass

[@rickiemckillip8124]

I have a 2007 Malibu it flashes and sputters when I stop at a traffic light

[@za-zasolutionscorp.8366]

Thank you sir!

[@stevenhailonga3354]

HI MY CAR IS TOYOTA D4D ENGINE 1KD MODEL 2010! IA M EXPERIENCING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SINCE I REPLACED MY OLD ENGINE WITH A NEW ONE! ITRIED TO SWITCH IT OFF AND REMOVED ONE OF THE TERMINAL FROM THE BATTERY, AS WELL AS I CHECKED THE FUEL CAP MY FUEL CAP LOOKS GOOD BUT WHEN I SWITCHED THE ENGINE ON THE LIGHT IS STILL ON WHAT CAN I DO?

[@CarlosRamirez-so7js]

IDK

[@judynavitka9371]

Steven Hailonga Thank the

[@rockneberge]

Steven Hailonga

[@ronaldwillits414]

tetris

[@ronaldwillits414]

get an American car

[@samvallathur3475]

Good knowledge

[@mohamednasoordeen7246]

my problam seem ligit on my car istop waths the ploblam sir my car nisan altima 2005

[@WaleAkinsefunmi-ci9pl]

looks like ppl fail to understand that u have to fix the code issue first if u want the light to STAY OFF. or else it will come back on.

[@glennspeck388]

Pull the bulb and it will never return....

[@samsmom400]

really?

[@samsmom400]

Glenn Speck will that really work? Do they check the light bulb connector?

[@rondunn2108]

Betsy Sunshine n

[@peterl6095]

Wale Akinsefunmi HE'S NOT GONNA PASS INSPECTION. THE DRIVE CYCLE ANALYTICS WILL SET IT ON AGAIN.

[@renenunez4015]

Tank you gracias

[@tamikadurant5350]

Wondering if this would work on my 2003 Mitsubishi Glant 🤔

[@jorgekazachek6514]

in some car's maybe!! but on my Corolla D4D 2007model not results is a great vedeo

[@rofran6326]

I just need a smog check! I’m going to try to do this myself. Thank you

[@thomasbolllen108]

Take out the bulb ?/led ? A wee bit of black tape over the icon ?

[@kommoncents5853]

Problem is the emissions testing center will look for the check engine light that always illuminates when the vehicle is started, when a car is normal the light turns off after a few seconds.

[@vincentrusso2769]

Be careful when buying any used car. Especially privately from someone you don't know. In California, it might not pass smog even after resetting the check engine light. Also by resetting the light does not fix the problem. It might be something serious.

[@Reborn1561]

Yes be very carefull i have over the 1000 euro repairs costs on a used car so never buy a car from someone expect from car dealers

[@johnlondon2775]

@@Reborn1561 This merhod should be blocked by the system. It can also bring you more money when you sell your car with a (fake) not warning light on.

[@georgespalding7640]

Private Sellers and dealers are required to smog the car before you buy it. If they refuse to do so, never buy the car as it has a major problem. Unless of course you're a Mexican wholesaler taking it down south.

[@someentertainingvids3059]

I have tried the method the check engine light in my car is still turning on.

[@rajawalirentalmobil1397]

Siip mudah dan gampang sekali, masalah indikator injeksi mobil sy bs teratasi...

[@aliyuumar2430]

Excuse me sir, what if the engine light doesn't go off what shall I do?

[@harveyhudspeth6824]

This doesn’t work on 2012 Ford Fiesta , I’ve tried several things I have check engine abs traction control and couple other lights with car icons that stay on , I’m gonna try leaving Battery off over night see if that drains any capacitor that’s storing energy unless you or someone knows a method that works for Ford Fiesta ? Not seeing anything specific for a small ford

[@fakamatalamai69]

Thank you so much I would write tomorrow

[@76Kwali]

In Sweden my pased the emissions test 3 times by doing this but the engine check light comes on just when Im rollin back home! ANY ONE GOT ANY IDES HOW TO GET THE ENGINE LIGHT come off permently ?

[@WaleAkinsefunmi-ci9pl]

You have to fix the problem.... the codes make the light comes on, codes=a problem. fix the problem=fix the code=No light

[@lafontaineadam]

hahah yeah fix the fkin problem dude and then maybe the engine problem light won't come on!! hahah!

[@NFMari24]

Wale Akinsefunmi sup

[@rickstacey90]

Sometimes the diagnostics equipment does not identify a fkin problem, dude, no problem, no fix, dude, but want the light out. Suggest how he mentions emissions test it is something like Citroen, Toyota or Peugeot models where the light means cat issue dude, hahah.

[@lafontaineadam]

hahah! just because some piece of jenky equipment doesn't show there is a problem it DOESNT MEAN THERE ISNT ONE. did you ever think about that??? LOLOL if there is a fkn PROBLEM INDICATOR light then maybe THERE IS A PROBLEM. hahahahahaa SO LIKE I SAID BEFORE.... "hahah yeah fix the fkin problem dude and then maybe the engine problem light won't come on!! hahah!" +Rick Stacey lmfao, dude

[@Pinoyphilly]

you are a genius

[@Navajo-man]

Awesome just answer my question and you be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@suzannegordon8532]

Hi can anyone tell me why my emmisions light has come on by my car appears to running ok?

[@A46648]

could be Secondary Air pump cracked hose

[@SabeloKhoza-nq3ul]

What causes the Exhilaration to be loose even when you pump it doesn't rev?

[@lindataghon5712]

I failed emissions because it said malfunction indicator lite (MIL) status, no communication: fail... what does this mean? PLEASE HELP, I am old cannot afford another car! PLEASE HELP right away if you can?!

[@alvinmontemayor6396]

It works thanks!❤

[@TriksOfTheTrade]

Thanks man!!

[@un-cut-life]

is it so easy...

[@precbsfender]

I've had a "on again off again" faulty engine light problem for years, whenever I'd take in for service, the damn engine light would go off, so I did the battery disconnect, it worked wonderful..