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hotdog71

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Hi,
Does anyone know how to reset the service engine light after the problem has been fixed?
I heard that Ford has to reset it.

later
 
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UNVMATT

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If you go to auto zone they can do it for free.

However, if you have a tuner you can do it yourself.

Shops can do it too.
 

hotdog71

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thanks for the quick reply.

What kind of tuner? I am not fully aware of all the toys you guy's have over here.
 

Marine One

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UNVMATT said:
If you go to auto zone they can do it for free.

However, if you have a tuner you can do it yourself.

Shops can do it too.
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Advance Auto will also do it for free.....
 

jstreet0204

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If you just need to clear the code, disconnect the battery for about 15 mins.
 

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jstreet0204 said:
If you just need to clear the code, disconnect the battery for about 15 mins.
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What he said. That should reset your computer.
 

CanadaStang

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jstreet0204 said:
If you just need to clear the code, disconnect the battery for about 15 mins.[/QUOTE

Turn the lights on after you disconnect the battery, it drains all current from the EEC.
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tomustang

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Yellow01GT said:
What he said. That should reset your computer.
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and your clock, your programmed channels heh
 

1low03gt

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jstreet0204 said:
If you just need to clear the code, disconnect the battery for about 15 mins.
Click to expand...
What he said.
 
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