Archived Check Engine Light

[barryg41]

I was installing The PS High Idler kit and set off the check ingine light... .



How do you reset it or does it reset itself on my truck? How long will it take to reset ?



Any infor would be much appreciated!!!



Thanks!!!!

 

[AlK]

barryg41,

On a first gen truck if you disconnect the battery for approximately 2 minutes it resets itself.

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Al

 

[barryg41]

AlK, I did unhook the batteries for 15 minutes and that didnt work.





But after driving it around the block and maybe giving the throttle position sensor some new data and letting it sit for over a hour it finally reset.



Now I got to go to work. I will finish the project tomorrow after I get some sleep in the morning.

 

[Deezal Man]

FYI:



The "check engine" light resets,typically after 3 cycles. BUT the code itself remains in the computer.



Therefore, when the dealer hooks up to your truck... the error code will still register.

 

[barryg41]

I am not trying to sound rude... but I am my own warrantey. I hope the stealer never sees my truck again.



I was really suprised that it took so long to reset. I tried cycling the ignition three times but it still took over a hour. Almost two hours.



Anyway the problem is being worked! Really, it's not a problem, it's just part of Murphy.