Out of all the videos I have watched over the years and recently about how to turn off a check engine light, this is the first one that has shown this method. Great information 😎👍
@dreal78123 жыл бұрын
😆 I just came back into the house to wait out the 15 mins after joining my positive and negative battery cables together based on another KZbin video. And then I run across your video.
@jr5673 ай бұрын
Did it work for you ?
@bencuraza65034 ай бұрын
7-years later and this morning the dreaded dash light came on, initially YTube vids disconnect battery cables but watched your vid for short cut fix it. Now I need to DIY to see if I get your results👍
@lyoncarrera1905 Жыл бұрын
Dude, you rock. This right here is the difference between your knowledge and wisdom. I'm compiling a list of useful car knowledge, and this is going in it.
@shaniececrawford62806 жыл бұрын
It worked for me 2014 ES 350. Had it read at Autozone it was a Gas Gap Code. Checked cap and it was off (kids helped pump gas and didn't screw the cap in). After over 100 miles light didn't reset. Tried the ECU fuse as explained on the video and it worked.
@michaelbarr3039 Жыл бұрын
My car has four ecu fuses. I pulled them all. Super easy. Thanks.!
@owslicer8792 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I was trying to find the key sequence to reset the ECU in a Subaru for example my 2014 Dodge Avenger if you want to reset the ECU you could just turn the key to the on position and pump the gas 7 times but nobody seemed to know it so this idea is 100x better than disconnecting the battery and pumping the brakes
@griderlee2 жыл бұрын
😁I had recently purchased a 2018 Ford Escape that was getting poor mileage because it had been "living" at sea level and it now lives in Denver, CO which is 5400 above sea level. I took your advice, plus I also pulled all other fuses connected with with the engine or transmission. Mileage went from 22.5 to 27.2 immediately. Thanks! Jim in Denver
@neighborhoodsduelist2 жыл бұрын
Idk if you were going for comedy but your comment made my day lol
@Oognek6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! You are a life saver, and this sure beats undoing the battery terminals.
@MrBababuwi Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it yet, but it makes a whole lot of sense to just reset the ECU fuse only.
@edward-js8pg2 жыл бұрын
After replacing fuel pump, maf sensor, map sensor spark plugs ,spark plug wires, catylic converter,throttle body , lower intake gasket,manifold gasket ,vent solenoid,purge canister,and maf sensor for the second time to redo everything po172 and po171 kept comin on till I came to a mechanic that had asked me if I’ve rest the ecm. Come to find out he was gonna charge me 40$ to check it and another 120 to reset it on his scanner which I already paid in the past..This video reminded me of the hassle I went through until I pulled the damn ecm fuses out and disconnected the battery which now has my ecm reset so that it can compensate correctly and now my engine is A1 and no engine light has come on yet….2008 impala flex fuel headache car 🤕……yes I replace everything on that car….always use ac delco or original manufacture not no bull crap brand learned the hard way on that too
@tannerelliott65703 ай бұрын
Man I'm going through the same thing and going crazy.. I'm about to try this and hopefully it works.. o2 sensor, map sesnor, fuel injector, throttle body, pcv valve all replaced and I'm going to be extremely pissed but also extrememly relieved if this works
@erngreen9786 жыл бұрын
I need a beer.
@NubianLion72 жыл бұрын
Hahaaa .. thats the feeling I'm trying to feel right now..in 3...2...🙏🏽 Please let this shht work!!🤣
@glennpurcell85152 жыл бұрын
Lol! Right?
@shinovaray4868 Жыл бұрын
you mean some liquor I got to 30 codes to fix
@rebeccaherrera6006 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@robertchiarizia9463 Жыл бұрын
I’ll grab you one, i was heading to the fridge for one myself 🤙🏻
@hermanrogers13253 жыл бұрын
It works like a charm, mechanics can take control over your car and keep your car running bad in order to get more money out of you. The mechanics can keep you coming back for repairs with their scanners and they can use the scanner to keep your car running bad
@justinheiner76432 жыл бұрын
Wtf are you talking about dude 😂
@TeeTafoya872 жыл бұрын
Simple solution: Buy a $30 scanner and scan your own car before and after going to a mechanic. Also, that mechanic is taking a HUGE risk on their reputation if they are doing this....
@hermanrogers13252 жыл бұрын
@@TeeTafoya87 yes I did buy a scanner pay over a hundred dollar and sixty dollar for a code reader my check engine light comes on after I replace everything myself because the mechanic didn’t know what was wrong switching coils and injectors so what I did I started with the fuel pump and filter and the car runs better but the check engine light comes back on so I replaced cam and crank sensor new plugs new coil new vacuum canister check valve and the other valve new mass air throttle sensor idle control fuel pressure sensor get pcv and every thing on the car and It runs very good and strong better than ever but the check engine light still comes on I cut it off 20 or 30 miles it comes back on so I open up the dashboard and took the bulb out and my 04 mustang GT automatic dark shadow gray is running good I even put a new harmonic balancer on it
@dominikbzk938Ай бұрын
change a mechanic lol
@darrellkevin328311 күн бұрын
@@hermanrogers1325list of codes that were present would be nice.
@johnminshell65322 жыл бұрын
Brilliant . Disconnecting battery terminal can upset folding mirror function and window shutting .
@busara45thevillain226 жыл бұрын
The music made mine work. Even put the baby to sleep for the real win.
@user-ee6nj3hk4c5 ай бұрын
Dude u helped me get this fixed thanks man
@user-zy4di4cf9f5 жыл бұрын
Hey, just want to say thank you for this video. It works on my civic with the E-MID blank screen problem. This method is much faster and safer than to unplug the battery.
@yochillll26722 жыл бұрын
How is unplugging a battery unsafe lol
@mike-anthony87002 жыл бұрын
@@yochillll2672 I’m here trying to figure out who said it was unsafe.
@yochillll26722 жыл бұрын
@@mike-anthony8700 literally in the last sentence.... I can tell you ain't a bright one
@hudsonstraight86285 ай бұрын
Clumsy unplugging of batteries can cause short circuits that will fry your alternator.2) Old corroded battery clamps can break. ECU fuse removal is best explained.
@timklein39624 жыл бұрын
WOW ! Why didn't I know that; amazingly easy and avoids other problems; THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!
@jonathanbowles25772 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my friend.This light on my Instrument panel stays on all the time. I will try having a go at this easy fix. This will save me a lot of money.You are very Helpful my Friend. Jonathan and Audi A3 owner.
@kasser1384 Жыл бұрын
Did this work for your A3 and what year is your vehicle? I have an a2 with the EM light on. Want to know if this is worth trying or straight into the garage?
@Manowar686 ай бұрын
@kasser1384 If you don't fix the problem, the light will come back
@markolsen74386 жыл бұрын
IF your car has a problem the light is going to come back on again before long, do yourself a favor and buy an inexpensive code scanner (about $40) and you can read all the codes and fix the problem the right way, or if you just want to turn the light off it will do that too without popping the hood
@angelbluerider95885 жыл бұрын
do the scanners fix the problem or do you need to physically fix the problem by remove a part?
@skatingCi5 жыл бұрын
Ach Cru you have to fix the problem yourself after the scanner tells you what is wrong with the car
@richierich94045 жыл бұрын
Best thing I bought
@robertpimentel25922 жыл бұрын
You Sir, are a life saver. It was fast and easy. Thanks!!!°
@aboahmadalhasan2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very very much it worked perfect for my car honda frv. I made it the old school I took the whole plug of the battery left it for 10 min and then pluged it in.. tara! Many thanks again.
@busterdoug5819 Жыл бұрын
Hi, what did it change on your Honda FRV I’ve got an automatic and have delayed shifts in 3rd gear onwards
@SuperSpecialty3 жыл бұрын
It solved my Honda Odyssey van’s problem of lights not operating properly.
@MIXMASTERBJB12 жыл бұрын
Would probably be worthwhile to mention that most import vehicles have more than one ECU or PCM fuse so some vehicles it may not be as simple as just finding Mr ECU and pulling him out
@MIXMASTERBJB12 жыл бұрын
Probably equally important to mention that this would be considered a soft reset in the process of unhooking the battery terminals and then connecting the positive and negative leads of the vehicle would be considered a hard reset of course giving enough time for the capacitors to drain and the control modules to start from scratch would be the most important step
@katherinemccarter88416 жыл бұрын
OMG This was so helpful. I hate take the cables off the battery. Thank you. 🤗
@westcoastkhmer4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the video. Changed my life.
@albertk.16304 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video I did what you told ~~ Engine light was reset and gone great and helpful information 👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋👋
@kenter893 жыл бұрын
This video saved me hundreds of bucks. Great help! Thanks!
@randypatterson53056 жыл бұрын
Thank you dude that was real simple I like that God bless you
@nicholasjimenez71733 жыл бұрын
Did it really work
@hardtrooth17762 жыл бұрын
Awesome it worked on my van. And i didn't have to disconnect battery which would make my pass lock security system activate and wont let the ignition circuit work unless i do some reset procedures that take time ......👍
@bryancomeaux49616 жыл бұрын
thanks for the perfectly clear instructions
@abdulaziz9253 жыл бұрын
I have some tips to share as I have experienced this problem for quite sometime. So many way I have tried but the problem was never resolved until lately I got a tip from a good foreman for my bmw. Belief me or not, all what you need to do it change the ignition coil, one set. 4 cylinders car, you need to change all 4 units or if for 6 cylinders car, you need to change 6 unit. Don't just change only 1 unit. All my car problems has been resolved. Very smooth engine, just like new car. No more "engine check" signal came in. Trust me.
@Largewithoutcharge2 жыл бұрын
I have a2007 bmw 750Li . One day I was coming home from the grocery store. And didn't see it last minute and ran over a like a block of wood from a piece of furniture or something. When that happened it's like all my sensors and everything with the ecu started acting up. It still runs and drives it's just not normal functioning. It's a V8 by the way.
@Plymfish896 жыл бұрын
Removed bulb on dash...never came back on 🤣
@TheMidnightGarage6 жыл бұрын
Aron Rich best comment
@ninamarquez63666 жыл бұрын
Aron Rich How did you remove the bulb
@estebanalmuna95416 жыл бұрын
But if u do that cruise control dont work
@jerusalem44265 жыл бұрын
Nice comment 😂
@americandream22405 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@Fail-Safe-16 ай бұрын
This method will not work if you already have a bad ecu/ ecm
@JohnBradydoesstuff6 жыл бұрын
You are a genius! Thank you!!!
@Precursor02 жыл бұрын
When reprogramming a new BCM to disable the Anti theft make sure ALL fuses are installed and working. It is setup to need to communicate with certain parts of the car and without all fuses present (even RDO funny enough) it won't work. This happened to me until I found the info on a forum.
@elderatthegates66285 жыл бұрын
Best method, so much better than taking batt cbl off. My radio has about 40 settings that are lost at battery change etc. On my Ranger I killed the pwr to the PCM memory and drained it by putting a load on it at the fuse box. (an analog meter, then let the needle fall to 0). Still have intermittent flooding at start after replacing fuel injectors. So if anybody has suggestion I'm listening. Other than smelling gas at warm start sometimes it runs great and the trans shift points are smooth as glass now.
@NokiaHumanForm2 жыл бұрын
Ofc, can’t expect this method to work for my Mercedes W211
@mitch8682 ай бұрын
Here’s hoping!🤞 let us know know tomorrow!
@hughmacfarlane96622 жыл бұрын
Great advice thank-you.
@vividanteproductions2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. I tried different thing but this method worked instantly 🙏🏼
@josequintana55594 жыл бұрын
Disconnecting the battery is much easier & while you've got the cables off it's a good time to clean the battery posts. Then reattach the cables your good to go.
@4seeableTV3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's important to clean the terminals. But it sucks to have to reset the clock and stations on the radio. So if you know the terminals are ok, then the fuse works nicely.
@gluckystrong3336 Жыл бұрын
This video is when you don’t have too much time to reset your ecu
@droge19210 ай бұрын
Pulling out and replacing a fuse is much easier and fast than unscrewing and disconnecting battery leads!
@MegaLJ3 Жыл бұрын
Best one on the internet.
@LarryJDeAngelis6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, however, shouldn't you leave the fuse(s) out for about a half an hour?
@gregorykusiak54246 жыл бұрын
Lawrence De Angelis yes, it helps residual power dissipate from the circuits, some of which have some slight capacitance to them.
@nld-bl5ct5 жыл бұрын
How about the capacitors on the computer itself?
@eddiep812Ай бұрын
_"How about the capacitors on the computer itself?"_ DISCLAIMER... DANGER!!!! - Never, EVER touch a positive and negative cable while EITHER of the cables is still connected to the battery! BOTH cables (positive AND negative) MUST be disconnected from the battery BEFORE they can touch each other. With that said... I eliminated any residual charge from the capacitors by connecting the positive and negative cables (from the car) together with a clamp to hold them together... while COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED from the battery. I left it this way overnight. Next morning, I connected the positive cable and negative cable to their respective (correct) battery terminals. Computer was reset after driving a couple of miles. Check Engine light gone.
@jayuddin4028 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. I will try this tomorrow
@alexgomez25 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. I love the background music.
@TheDREWSKIBABY6 жыл бұрын
This worked for my 07 Cadillac CTS
@missfabulous24433 жыл бұрын
What was the fuze called?
@deanwilliams76353 жыл бұрын
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@deanwilliams76353 жыл бұрын
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@zazaland10 ай бұрын
sir, thank you for this advice.
@1111comment3 жыл бұрын
cleaned the mass airflow sensor & throttle body, but still got hesitation when accelerating from stop. This fixed it.
@1111comment3 жыл бұрын
came back; ended up taking the throttle body off to clean it again, changed spark plugs, changed from oil to regular air filter and then did an idle relearn: turned key to on position twice, then started car, put emergency brake on, put foot on brakes, and kept car in drive for a min or two. So far so good.
@JoeyDNetsfan3 жыл бұрын
@@1111comment thanks I’ll try this!
@jonathanj64622 жыл бұрын
@@1111comment did it fix it?
@almudhaferamir7250 Жыл бұрын
Great, I have done your method and held good result. thanks a lot
@daquan42436 жыл бұрын
open the huud
@sigitnugrohosie26963 жыл бұрын
How too reset mazda cx.5 ? Thanks
@mikeihnat1698 Жыл бұрын
Thanks I will try it I change my gas cap light went off but then came back on so I tried the battery trick I drove it a few miles and then I'll I came back on this is a real pain in the neck
@davesstuff15996 жыл бұрын
Um you don't just plug the fuse right back in as you have to wait for the residual charge to dissapate, same thing with unhooking the battery terminal.
@croftken21986 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking ,there is always residual power left ,sometimes takes a few hours to dissapate.
@jintarokensei33085 жыл бұрын
Just turn the key to send anything left to the starter.
@roadstar499 Жыл бұрын
Did you say you remove pos and neg off battery? Why not just remove pos? I am replacing injectors and i I usually disconnect pos cable for safty reasons for certain jobs like starters,alternator etc..thanks for sharing
@Manowar686 ай бұрын
To drain ECU, you need to disconnect both and connect with each other for 30 minutes. If you want to disconnect for safety, then you disconnect the negative, NOT positive.
@r.thomaslee84172 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Notice this guy has a small hand. Fuzzy too.
@stephenlacher5876 жыл бұрын
Short, helpful and clear, thanks!
@shiddy.2 жыл бұрын
a good idea ... thanks for taking the time to make this 👍
@mamun001 Жыл бұрын
You are a life saver! Thank you!
@nomadsteve52973 жыл бұрын
Great advice thank you
@a100beatz72 жыл бұрын
The Background Music makes me feel stupid for not knowing about this. 😂
@kaybevang5362 жыл бұрын
Imma try this since my car is on limp mode
@jaguarblack43322 жыл бұрын
My car is in limp mode also. Did you try it yet?
@reyeditz200 Жыл бұрын
Omg it actually worked thanks so much is subbed and liked
@tomford32354 жыл бұрын
Good video, however you need to give the capacitors time to discharge on the computer board. depending on the car. I would say keep the fuse out of a min of 15 to 60 min
@madiovich4 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt trust something with Ford written on it lol
@jaymorgan3684 жыл бұрын
@@madiovich ouch! lmao!
@habibshaikh38911 ай бұрын
Nicely explained
@tubsworld-authorgerneldarr310611 ай бұрын
Best Method im seen🏆🎉🎁
@TelosDextroza2 жыл бұрын
You are the next Albert Einstein 🍻
@charlesbernard30422 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering that still can't work. When car isn't running, no ignition on setting or door open, no power is going to ECU. It's dormant, like your desk top computer is shut off. Pulling the fuse with no power present or flowage does nothing. Like turning off your power bar on your off-state desk top. The codes remaining are like ROM bubble memory and don't erase. The way to do it is to open your door, key to ignition on, then pull the fuse which drains the electricity flow. Resetting fuse a minute later reboots the computer. Otherwise, everytime you turn off your car, close and lock the door, computer will always be turned off and reboot every time. What's missing here?
@fxxoooxx Жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same
@CHIEFBIGFAITH4Christ9 ай бұрын
Great idea. Except when it doesn't work. Like today. Why didn't my CEL turn off ⁉️
@costanovo7 ай бұрын
Is the PCM the same thing?
@coggsy30364 жыл бұрын
If there’s a fault that triggers the engine management light to come and you don’t fix the fault and knock the eml off it will still come back on until fault is fixed🤔🤔
@billbosch91273 жыл бұрын
I tried putting a different hu in and the connections had different wires so there was a big blue spark when I tried connecting the harness. It threw the ecu code. I removed and replaced fuse. Fixed.
@tjkasgl4 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@AngieMusicArt2 жыл бұрын
Is this the same as throttle body reset? 😬
@PhuocNguyen-qm9uh4 жыл бұрын
dam man you save me $300 at the dealer lol lol
@Langoyboy9 ай бұрын
Tank you ro information. Its à master
@jimlim53677 ай бұрын
Thank you, bro. It worked like a charm On my tacoma truck. God bless you and happy new year ^ ^
@ananth218Canada6 жыл бұрын
thankss so muchh!!! it workedd!! i think i made the light come on because i pulled the 02 heater fuse by mistake and then started the car.... and then i almost had a heartattack when the light wouldnt go off after i put the fuse backs i actually meant to pull out the compressor fuse cos my blower motor is fried and i didnt want someone to turn on the AC and ice up the lines or something... anyway... light is off. engine sounds fine... hopefully everythings good :)
@billyholliday40056 жыл бұрын
this way will only turn the check engine light off for a short time then it turns back on!
@TheRockacer223 жыл бұрын
Of course, you need to fix whatever is causing the check engine light to come on.
@bryanmartinez75313 жыл бұрын
Mahavir Bhakta of course but, he failed to mention that. It would’ve been better put to just show how to remove the light. Neither way resolves anything. LOL
@TheRockacer223 жыл бұрын
@@bryanmartinez7531 I agree. But sometimes you resolve the issue causing the light but because the code is stored in the ecu the light remains. If you don't have an obd2 connector you need to find a way to clear the code. That is the purpose of the video. There are thousands of reasons the cel can come one, you surely don't expect one video on all solutions do you?
@jimclark62563 жыл бұрын
@@TheRockacer22 Then state the facts and not do a quick video that solves nothing.
@vendright6 ай бұрын
Thank you, great idea
@bennybenitez24613 жыл бұрын
Thank you to try it on my Honda Accord
@rostamsani15244 жыл бұрын
I try this night,omg..is working!tq very mush 4 yours advise.i am from Malaysia..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@TheMidnightGarage4 жыл бұрын
Nice 😎
@ecmarquez25085 жыл бұрын
I just installed a new ECM computer on my 2002 Dodge Dakota ! works fine but my ABS and Brake Light are on now ! how do I take them off ???
@themagpie_14 жыл бұрын
get a scan tool too reset the lights
@rickykingi5191 Жыл бұрын
Aw gee that was easy.. I’m gona try that on my Rodeo 😂
@JasonTylerRicci5 жыл бұрын
You're videos are helping my troubleshoot my Civics idle surge. D16y8 SOHC manual ,(so there's NO fast idle valve). New IACV, plugs, wires, coolant burped, TPS calibrated, map sensor working. Yet it's still surging. It also is idling high (2,000rpm). Vacuum leak? When I plug the throttle body with my hand, it does NOT stall. This suggests a vacuum leak, correct?
@westsidedavie4 жыл бұрын
Same issue with my 98 accord 5 speed. Cant figure it out for shit .
@user-nn6tk9lb5u3 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot you helped me very much with this Information 👌
@emerg0n0see10 ай бұрын
It’s the simple things that are overwhelming helpful! Ty… on my way to try… let ya know..
@emerg0n0see10 ай бұрын
And then I’m getting that beer… 1:30 on a Friday… yes, yes
@mdichou7 жыл бұрын
nice, I can sell my car now :)
@c.richaudedorsey27236 жыл бұрын
mdichou 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@mariomazyck29346 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@58727914 жыл бұрын
It usually comes back on in 2 days though lol
@alanmcnaughton36283 жыл бұрын
@@5872791 sell the new buyer a pair of fuse pliars too
@Robert-qt9lg10 ай бұрын
It's great but I don't know if you do this with the ignition on or off
@dalienware6686 ай бұрын
2011 Honda Accord does not have a fuse under the hood called ECU.
@davidhoulden57915 жыл бұрын
Don't you have to drain the power in the capacitors in the ECU. Just removing the fuse or disconnecting the battery won't suffice will it?
@ralphchurch22635 жыл бұрын
David Houlden if you take one of the battery cables off and touch it to the other cable for 15 seconds it will drain the capacitors. And will turn off the check engine light. I am an auto mechanic so trust me on this. Just did it to my truck and it runs way better. 👍👊
@tonydelacruz8685 жыл бұрын
@@ralphchurch2263 I have a question for you ? If you do not have voltage going to your AC fan will doing the procedure of reset ECU will it take care of it. Thanks Ralph
@Legoman03234 жыл бұрын
Ralph Church do not do this, this will explode your battery.
@matthewkyle37932 жыл бұрын
@@Legoman0323 how would your battery blow up if you have your negative cable unhooked you unhook the negative cable then you touch it to the positive cable that is still hooked up only time it will blow is if they're both still hooked up
@michaelcuff57806 жыл бұрын
Crap! I woulda never thought about that! Lol! Thanks bud!
@naughtyboy90443 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for the video!
@wilsoncassanda32382 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the clear instructions
@script24384 жыл бұрын
Thanks worked for me!👏👏
@MrPurepecha875 ай бұрын
You saved me thank you 😅 heart attack..
@3662mick9 ай бұрын
Thank you this worked!!!
@seymoure35942 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea! But did you pull the right fuse? ECU Fuse was the 2nd one.