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Feb 24, 2008 | 05:52 PM

tloon

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Check Engine Light

Started the car today after 3 months in storage. Recently installed new Callaway plug wires. Check engine light was flashing. Discovered that somehow one of the upper coil wires had become disconnected. After replacement, light stopped blinking, but is still on. Will the light reset itself? Do I need to have it shut off with a diagnostic tool?

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Feb 24, 2008 | 05:54 PM

achilds

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It should eventually reset itself after a number of starts if the problem is truely fixed. You can get a scanner for less than 50 bucks if you just want to reset it.

Feb 24, 2008 | 05:57 PM

timd38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by achilds

It should eventually reset itself after a number of starts if the problem is truely fixed. You can get a scanner for less than 50 bucks if you just want to reset it.

That's what I would do.

Feb 24, 2008 | 06:07 PM

tloon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by achilds

It should eventually reset itself after a number of starts if the problem is truely fixed. You can get a scanner for less than 50 bucks if you just want to reset it.

Can anyone recommend a good scanner to buy?

Feb 24, 2008 | 06:08 PM

timd38

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Can anyone recommend a good scanner to buy?

I have an Actron. Sears and AutoZone sell them.

Feb 24, 2008 | 06:42 PM

achilds

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I have an Actron. Sears and AutoZone sell them.

I have a small Actron also. I got mine at Kragen.

Feb 24, 2008 | 07:57 PM

LSCHLEM

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IFYOU GET A SCANNER JUST MAKE SURE IT IS obd2 /can cmpliant. a GOOD INVESTMENT.

Feb 25, 2008 | 07:39 PM

tloon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by achilds

It should eventually reset itself after a number of starts if the problem is truely fixed. You can get a scanner for less than 50 bucks if you just want to reset it.

Update:
Light went off after the third cold start. May still go for the scan tool though.

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Feb 25, 2008 | 09:20 PM

johnodrake

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Update:
Light went off after the third cold start. May still go for the scan tool though.

Scanner is a good investment.

Feb 25, 2008 | 09:37 PM

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DJackman

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If all you want is to clear the CEL, just unplug the battery for 10 minutes and it will clear up. But if you want a scanner just to have one, here's a basic one for 80 bucks

http://www.amazon.com/enabled-Reader...3993323&sr=8-4

Last edited by DJackman; Feb 25, 2008 at 09:39 PM.

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