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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 05:14 PM
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How to clear stored computer codes??

Ok, I have replaced the bad sensor (I hope). Now I need to clear to trouble codes, how do I do this?? Do I just disconnect the battery and wait a little bit?? Or do I have to do something else? Thanks
 
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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How to clear stored computer codes??


You can reset the computer that way, or if you want to just eliminate the problem codes, you can pull the jump wire out when it's testing the system.


 
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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How to clear stored computer codes??

Codes are cleared. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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How to clear stored computer codes??

Normally, you should pull the jumper when you're finished pulling codes, but after you've replaced a part, it's often good to clear the computer's memory by unhooking the battery. It causes the engine to run rough while the computer relearns its adaptive strategy, but that's the whole point. It has adapted to a bad sensor, so forcing it to re-adapt will make it run better sooner.
 
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