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ccalado1
10-28-2006, 02:09 AM
Hello, I have a disco II and the check engine light came on after the gas attendant did not tighthen up the gas cap. Is there a way to reset this without going to the mechanic?

Thanks in advance

Cristina

Frank84
10-28-2006, 05:28 AM
I have sometimes had luck with unplugging the battery for an hour or so. When you plug it back in though, you'll have to reset the temperature to fahrenheight (sp?).

rvrsrvc
10-28-2006, 08:52 AM
...which is very easy to do. Withthe key on and the climate control off, depress the button all the way to the right of the four buttons on the bottom. Hold for a few seconds and while still holding the rh button, depress the power button and hold. Should toggle right over.
The light would eventually go out after a number of key cycles...

jason
10-28-2006, 10:30 PM
Coincidentally, that is the same sequence used to connect to the international space station.

87xj95disco
10-30-2006, 08:59 AM
what about resetting for a 95 disco the light has been on for a
while and no codes have shown up on the on bord dino.

rvrsrvc
10-30-2006, 09:31 AM
Red or amber?

ccalado1
10-31-2006, 02:11 AM
The check engine light is yellow not red. I have not tried to disconect the battery yet.

Thanks
Cristina

87xj95disco
10-31-2006, 03:22 AM
on mine the red one is sevice engine
and the amber is check engine lights

rvrsrvc
10-31-2006, 06:42 AM
You want to swing by tomorrow and we'll put the scan tool on it? There could be something in the memory w/o the display...

87xj95disco
10-31-2006, 09:17 PM
im off today i will call between 10-12
ok thanks

rvrsrvc
11-01-2006, 07:16 AM
Ok, so Mike's light was the red service reminder light, not the amber ck engine light. One problem solved!
Cristina, how are you making out with yours?

ccalado1
11-01-2006, 10:46 PM
I was told the light should go out in about 100 miles or so. Its been 200 miles and nothing. I guess I will try the battery thing this weekend.
Cristina

cboy
11-02-2006, 10:01 PM
Cristina,

I think my Scangauge will clear the codes. I'll be at Robesonia next weekend.

.eric

ccalado1
11-08-2006, 11:28 AM
Hey Eric, do you think we can meet some other time to try that on my car?

Thanks
Cristina

cboy
11-08-2006, 06:58 PM
Hey Eric, do you think we can meet some other time to try that on my car?

Sure. I'll PM you my cell

ccalado1
11-10-2006, 09:42 AM
Oops cannot spell today. Check engine light.
Thanks Eric.

Cristina