How to Reset Check Engine Light

Not sure how to reset your check engine light? Your check engine light serves a crucial role in maintaining your vehicle’s longevity on Pella roads for the long run. However, there are times when you’ve already addressed the issue or there’s nothing wrong with your engine, yet the light remains on your dashboard. Learn how to reset check engine lights with the technicians at DeYarman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM below! Then, if you happen to need your engine checked, schedule a service appointment at our Knoxville Auto Center today!

Two Ways to Reset Your Check Engine Light

Have you already taken your pre-owned or brand new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM to our Knoxville Service Center for inspection? Is your check engine light still activated even after successfully addressing the problem? Then you’ll have to turn it off manually. Follow the instructions outlined below to discover how to reset your check engine light by disconnecting the negative battery cable:

1. Turn Off Car: Turn off the ignition and put on safety glasses and gloves.
2. Identify Negative Terminal: Locate the negative terminal. Usually, it has a black cap and a negative (–) symbol. For reference, the positive cap is red and will have a positive (+) symbol.
3. Remove Negative Connector: Loosen the nut on the negative terminal with a wrench, then pull the negative connector from the battery. Keep it to the side for 30 – 60 seconds.
4. Reconnect Negative Connector: Reconnect the negative cable and tighten it back up with your wrench.

Have you tried to disconnect the negative battery cable? Is that annoying check engine light still on your dashboard? No need to worry! Your car, truck, or SUV’s check engine light may still be activated because of a cracked or loose gas cap. If that’s the case, you’ll want to:

• Park Your Vehicle: Park your vehicle safely on the side of a Indianola area road.
• Locate Your Gas Cap: Find your gas cap and remove it gently.
• Put Gas Cap Back On: Reverse the above motion and place the gas cap securely back on.

Get Your Engine Checked at DeYarman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Near SE Des Moines

It’s important to remember that your check engine light is usually trying to alert you to a possible maintenance issue. If you’d like to know more information about what problem might be plaguing your vehicle, you’ll want to contact us at DeYarman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM for further clarification or visit us in-person at our Knoxville Auto Repair Shop. Our technicians are more than happy to address any mechanical concerns you may have.