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Question: How to reset "service engine soon light"

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r broussard, North Andover, MA, November 06, 2009, 16:52
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I have solved the problem, fueltank vapor loss,mouse chewed through hose!!!

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    mastertech154 November 06, 2009, 17:02
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    you can use a scan tool to reset the light , or just drive the car , when the computer see's that it is fixed it will turn the light off by itself

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, November 06, 2009, 17:38
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    The On Board Computer tests the Evaporative Emission system once certain criteria and drive cycles are met. Once the computer tests the system and no longer sees a problem or fault it will turn out the Check Engine Light itself as it no longer sees the fault but it may take a week or several weeks to do a self check and reset but it will turn itself off.

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