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    Default how to reset check engine light?

    my CEL came on when a clamp slipped off a duct on my home-made CAI.

    How can I get this off quickly and easily.

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    Disconnect battery, left side of trunk behind panel.
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    Know anyone with a Dashhawk? If not, I know some parts stores can read codes, not sure if they can reset or not.

    with the issue fixed the CEL may go away shortly on it's own (although i guess it would still exist as a historical code)?

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    Quote Originally Posted by grrrr8 View Post
    disconnect battery, left side of trunk behind panel.
    doh!

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    Autozone around here used to clear codes. I haven't been there in a long time so I can't say for sure but I'd try the Grrrr8 method first. It seems to be the easiest and quickest.
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    ...thanks guys, pulled the negative cable for about a minute...turned the key, tapped the brake....

    worked perfectly.

    Car is running strong, I love it....still less than 300 miles on her.

    The battery in the trunk is pretty slick too.....although I wish it were on the pass side.
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