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YOUR RESEARCHReset the Check engine light?

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Use cable

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I use a cable that connects to the serial port of my laptop along with a software program but there are a number of handheld devices available for under $100.

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Check engine" codes are

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There are a number of ODB-2 readers that can show what "Check Engine" codes are set and reset them them directly.

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The ODB-2 software I use came from:

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Reset the Check engine light?

Check engine" codes are

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There are a number of ODB-2 readers that can show what "Check Engine" codes are set and reset them them directly.

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Reset the Check engine light?

Disconnect battery

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Disconnect the battery for a few minutes..

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Reset the Check engine light?

Reset clock : )

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And also make sure you got the radio code in hand plus reset the clock : ).

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Check engine" codes are

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Suggestion

There are a number of ODB-2 readers that can show what "Check Engine" codes are set and reset them them directly.

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Reset the Check engine light?

Disconnect battery

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Disconnect the battery for a few minutes..

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Reset the Check engine light?

Reset clock : )

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And also make sure you got the radio code in hand plus reset the clock : ).

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Reset the Check engine light?

Use cable

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I use a cable that connects to the serial port of my laptop along with a software program but there are a number of handheld devices available for under $100.

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Reset the Check engine light?

Use came

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

The ODB-2 software I use came from:

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Does anybody know how to reset the Check engine light?

POST 4Original post

And also make sure you got the radio code in hand plus reset the clock : ). Regards. Mike

POST 5Original post

All US cars since 96 have an ODB-2 (On Board Diagnostic) connector usally under the dash on the drivers side. There are a number of ODB-2 readers that can show what "Check Engine" codes are set and reset them them directly. I use a cable that connects to the serial port of my laptop along with a software program but there are a number of handheld devices available for under $100. The Porsche System tester uses this same plug and can do many other things. Unfortunately it costs about $10K so you won't find it in my garage.

POST 6Original post

Which program are you using? Is there anything like VAG-COM (Audi/VW do-all program) for the 996? Thanks, Ed

POST 7Original post

RRYS - what the hell is that thing in your picture? does it actually move?

POST 8Original post

The ODB-2 software I use came from: http://www.obd-2.com/ Regarding the Avatar, Try to think outside the box, I mean sphere. Who needs roads if you have air or water and can float though space just above the rooftops. 0-60MPH in 2.8 seconds (free fall in air). Slower on Mars! I was trying to think of something unique, but maybe this item is a bit too unique and distracting. It probably would just arouse too much curiosity so maybe I should change it to something more conventional like a nice Pic of my C4. What do you think?

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