Clear DTC Codes without using a Scantool

[jake26]

anyone with a 7g tried this yet, any good results??

[hsinya]

when you get to part 3 you're still holding down the brake pedal and still pushing down on the cruise control lever. (the entire lever not the on/off button).

at part 3 u release both the pedal and the level.

this does work, and only works for the 8g. however, some trouble codes return after they have been reset. for example the auto tranny codes that come on from the maual swap. i think it only resets minor codes. if you do it right and the SES light is still on, you have a major problem with the engine and should check the light with a scan tool.

[PurpleHaze]

Thanks for clearing that up. I tried again, got the cruise light to flash and everything, but the engine light stays on. When I had my codes pulled about two months ago, the mechanic said it was a rear o2 sensor, to keep driving it and it will eventually clear itself. This is considered a minor code, right?

[Johnathansgalant]

u can clear it with a datalogger.. otherwise goto auto zone or discount auto or one of those autoparts stores and have them check and clear the code. They let u use the tool for free or they will do it for u and after u find the code u have the option to clear it which removes the light..

[PurpleHaze]

cool. thanks. I guess i will just do that.

[with0ut rem0rse]

I just tried this, following the directions exactly, and it didn't work for me at first. In step 3, it says to release the brake pedal and cruise control switch, then turn the ignition to OFF. When this didn't work for me, I tried it again, but this time I held the brake down and the cruise control on SET while turning the ignition to OFF, and that clearded the SES light.

[00gtz]

are you suppose to hold the brake pedal the whole time as it says depress the brake pedal

[00gtz]

no answer for me i can get it blinking but the light stays on

[GOOSEY2099]

I have no idea why this don't work, I never even tryed it. I found it in the factory service manual and decided to post it.

[Prophet]

Wouldn't it clear the code for a quick sec. but if the problem is still there the CEL should come back? This might only work if you have all ready fixed the problem and then clear it if it doesn't go away by itself.

[Jeffylou87]

What is a CEL?

[bronxbombr]

Factory service manual

I thought that everyone here would at least have one of those.

[injen4g63]

i cant even get the cruise light to flash..sum1 plz help

[Gladiator]

What is a CEL?

Check Engine Light

[XXL4G64]

do that have soming for 7gs

[732Galant]

I did everything step by step, cruise light flashed, CEL didn't go away though.

[illmatic101]

Can someone put back up how this is done for our 8G?

The 1st post with the instructions isnt showing up for me anymore.

[oakrdrs187]

This is O.T.

Look at all the Ol'skool members!

[beam514]

I'm kind of curious as to what this is/how to do it because all the picture links in this thread are broken..

[jubeiaire]

I'm kind of curious as to what this is/how to do it because all the picture links in this thread are broken..

so im not going crazy, the pics are broken.....fuck that means my gummie bears have been eating my cookies, damn those bears all to hell.

Please fix the pics.