Check Engine Light

Asked by cbj Aug 19, 2009 at 05:31 PM about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How do you resetthe check engine light

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Daniel answered 15 years ago

Disconnect your battery for 5 minutes. Either that or go down to your local Auto Zone. THey can use a scan tool to turn it off.

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James answered 7 years ago

Disconnect battery and touch ground CABLES and positive CABLES on the car together to discharge the capacitors if your in a hurry and dont have five minutes.

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