resetting the check engine light?

[BRSox307]

I just had to change an ignition coil and i was wondering if anyone knows an easy way to reset the check engine light. Thanks

[favianjanitra]

you need a VAG-COM to clear the codes

[Tgr_Clw]

I just had to change an ignition coil and i was wondering if anyone knows an easy way to reset the check engine light. Thanks

The CEL will disappear on its own in 2-3 days. Don't worry about it.

[vdubstreets]

The CEL may dissapear but the fault will stay stored in the computer until its cleared. You have to have a VAG com or similar to have the it cleared. I am not sure if autozone clears codes, they may.

[dougyfresh]

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Correct.
Autozone (or it is Advanced Auto? I get the two confused) has an OBDII scanner you can clear the codes with. I used to use that before I bought VAG-Com.

[vdubstreets]

I just say that they may not clear it because the last time my brother went the said they would not clear it, only read it. They being autozone.

[jackyaudi]

I just had to change an ignition coil and i was wondering if anyone knows an easy way to reset the check engine light. Thanks

mine was stuck there for more than a week, it never went away, even after doing 7+ cold/warm cycles. Here is what you should do:

1) Unplug battery.
2) Remove fuse #32 [engine management]
3) plug back the battery
4) Start the car [it wont, but try 2 or 3 cranks]
5) Turn off the car
6) Plug back fuse #32
7) CEL gone, but the code is still there, so when you VAG it, clear them. At least it wont annoy you anymore.

[BRSox307]

Thanks guys!

[nimski62]

Actually if you take the positive cable off the battery for 5-10 mins the CEL will be gone!

[mtshank]

yep yep!!!