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Dude seriously? What is your deal with me? Just put me on ignore. My post referencing #6 was that auto parts places generally don't reset CELs, which another poster collaborated, then the discussion turned toward inspections by another poster, which is what my response about that was for. Let it go.
LOL. I have NO "deal" with you...who are you? Not sure what you're referencing. Anyway, so its Ok for you to go on and on, but I'm not allowed? Got it. Maybe YOU should put ME on ignore?
This is why I say "Stay away from Chain Garages". OP, you need to learn to DIY at least oil changes. If your skills are weak, or you have no place to work, find a good independent shop that will at least try to take care of you.
Dude seriously? What is your deal with me? Just put me on ignore. My post referencing #6 was that auto parts places generally don't reset CELs, which another poster collaborated, then the discussion turned toward inspections by another poster, which is what my response about that was for. Let it go.
LOL..< EngineLight came on like almost 2 years ago.. Car is running fine & dandy. The light came on after travelling a rather pock marked real road.. back then... and after having zero mechanical issues.. I put it to likely a dislodged "Fuse" somewhere in the system ( it's not like it's the first time it's been an issue!!
I drive 2004 Mazda.. 2004 and only has 51,000 miles on it. My mechanic has preached to me over the years.. DRIVE IT MORE!! ROFLMAO.. I'm retired..LOL Meanwhile.. All I want is.. that fridge light turn off!!
I still believe that light on is due to fuses getting knocked off line.. BUT as I do know IF indeed there was an Engine/Performance issue I would have known all these months!! NADDA SO come next year I have to have "Emission Test" and want to get that "FRIGGEN LIGHT off!!
I read the link that describe CEL indicator and what it indicates.. and I can attest..NOPE.. Zero evidence of any of those issues!! Reset? Replace Fuse or reposition it// WHATEVER it takes!!
BTW~~~ I also confiem.. that outlets/businesses will GOUGE YOU IF you appear to be ignorant on any level of CAR operations!! That's why I strongly suggest finding a TRUSTWORTHY Mechanic!!
Law or no law, if you have the check engine light diagnosed anywhere, it used to automatically reset the CE light (temporarily).
Current code readers don't automatically reset the code. One of the best purchases I've made is an OBDII dongle with bluetooth so I can connect my phone and see what's going on. I can read codes without resetting them, or reset them. Plus, I can get a bunch of sensor values.
Cite? The law, I mean?
BS.
Most auto parts stores will check the codes for you. I expect they may not do a reset after just checking. They probably will if you buy the parts from them, eh?
The most common cause of a CEL is a loose gas cap.
This is correct - otherwise everyone would just stop by the auto parts store on their way to get inspected.
If emissions testing is required most state laws will required no check engine light AND no more than one or two monitors incomplete. Stopping by to get the light turned off will likely not work.
Don in Austin
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