How to Manually Clear the Engine Fault Light?

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VonDelaney
07/28/25 3:25pm
Manual methods to clear the engine fault light are as follows: When the engine fault light is on, start and turn off the vehicle three times consecutively, or disconnect the negative terminal of the engine battery, wait for 30 seconds, and then reconnect it. After performing the above steps, check whether the engine fault light on the dashboard is still illuminated. Extension: It should be noted that when the engine fault light is generally on, manual clearing is not possible. Typically, you need to go to a 4S shop and use a fault detector to troubleshoot before it can be cleared. The methods mentioned here are only for cases where the engine exhibits false fault phenomena. If they prove ineffective, please visit a specialized repair shop for inspection and clearing.
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