How to Reset the Engine Trouble Light in a Chevrolet

Using an inexpensive tool you can reset the engine trouble light in a Chevrolet and identify the error code the car's computer is sending, enabling you to fix the problem and remove the potential irritation.

Checking the code

• Begin by opening the driver's side door and locate the DLC connector, it will probably be located under the steering wheel on the right hand side and is a black, trapezoidal shape with an inlet for the scanner attachment. Plug the scan tool into the DLC outlet and be sure the connection is stable then let the auxiliary power of the battery power up the scanner. Place the ignition key in the Chevrolet and turn it to the engine on / off position lighting up the vehicle's dashboard without starting the engine itself. Use the keypad of the scanner to navigate through the menu system until you reach the read code option. Use the scanner's inbuilt code reader to discover what the problem is and either fix it yourself or go to a trusted mechanic. If the code still won't go once the engine is fixed, or you decide it is a minor problem, you can cope with then you need to reset the code.

Resetting the code

• The next step to reset the engine trouble light in a Chevrolet is to use the inbuilt keypad to scroll through the list of options until you reach the erase codes function, or you can simply hit the erase button on some scanner models. Most scanners will ask you if you are sure you want to delete a code before finally erasing it, press select to erase the code and reset the engine trouble light in a Chevrolet. It may require several minutes for the scanner to delete the code. Once the scanner returns to its main menu screen the code has been erased.
• Finally, unplug the scan tool and start up your engine if all has gone as planned you should have reset the engine trouble light, if not there may be a problem with the Chevrolet's computer system itself. It may be necessary to take the car to a suitably qualified mechanic or contact your dealer if the problem persist or if you find that you can't reset the engine trouble light in a Chevrolet.