How To Reset Check Engine Light After Repair

How to Reset a HHR Engine Light

by Jody L. Campbell

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You should reset the engine light on an Chevy HHR only after the reason why the engine light came on in the first identify has been diagnosed and, if necessary, repaired. Otherwise, damage can occur to other components depending on what the lawmaking from the problem calorie-free indicates. If the HHR engine light is on considering of emissions, resetting the calorie-free to fool the emissions computers volition not work. In addition, if repairs were needed and performed correctly, the computer will detect this after the monitors have reset to ready mode and the light volition go out on its own.

Step 1

Open the HHR commuter'due south door and look nether the dashboard almost the steering cavalcade, using a flashlight to help make the data link connector visible. On the HHR, it'due south uncovered and black; you'll meet it but to the left of the steering column.

Pace 2

Take the female plug of the pocket scanner and identify it onto the male connector (y'all can plug the connector in just ane style).

Step 3

Sit down in the driver'due south seat and identify the scanner in one mitt or on your lap.

Step 4

Turn the ignition key to the "Acc" position (two clicks forward--likewise known as the key-on/engine-off or "2" position). The HHR's battery will empower the pocket scanner. Some more expensive models may feature an on/off button, so refer to the manual before using the scanner.

Step five

Press the erase button on the face of the pocket scanner and look for the digital screen display of the scanner to betoken that the command has been sent, or for the original menu display to return to the screen. Some models may non feature an erase button merely will offer toggling betwixt carte du jour options with gyre buttons. Some models may prompt you to confirm whether you desire to erase the code(s). Once more, refer to the transmission for operation instructions of your particular scanner.

Step vi

Start the engine of the HHR to ensure the engine calorie-free is no longer displayed on the instrument panel.

Plow the ignition of the HHR off if the low-cal is out, and unplug the scanner. If the light did not go out, echo the process. If the light remains on, chances are the code is a "hard" code. This ways that something major could be wrong with the HHR and should be serviced as presently as possible.

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