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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 02:30 PM
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Unhappy Turn it off!

I own a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport... and I was wondering if anyone knows how to manually turn off the "check engine light." I know there's a trick out there
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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to permanantly shut it off take out the cluster and pull the bulb out .. you will never have to worry about it again
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 03:17 PM
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Try disconnecting the battery for a few seconds, and connect it again
If you replaced what was wrong or needed servicing it will go off

Also, if you can't figure it out... try the right forum... the Explorers have their own forum here
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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Disconnecting the battery is one way, but it needs to be disconnect for about 5 minutes to make sure the computer resets.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 02:40 AM
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disconnect batery put key in ignition turn it to times you will see the oil pressure gauge go down afther theat connect battery back it takes less then 10 sec i did it when i had problem with overdrive flasshy thing
 
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 03:17 PM
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If your CEL came on, it's better if you take it to Autozone and find out what the problem is than just pulling the bulb off. In NC, the emissions inspection requires the tester to plug into the engine computer to see if the CEL came on. If the computer found a code, you will not pass inspection.

If you take it to Autozone, they'll find out what the problem is and will erase the code for ya. Just fix the problem and your CEL won't come on again.
 
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