That was the bomb! I screwed myself taking the radio out my 02’ Tacoma. Everything worked as you had said. I had both airbag/check engine light lit! No code reader, no dealer…all I got is love for ya!
Thank you so much! I am a 64 year old woman and had no idea what in the world this warning meant. Now, I can tell my shade tree mechanic what I need done to my 2008 Chevy Malibu! I really appreciate your taking the time to post this video!
WE WORKED HARD TO FIGURE THAT LIGHT OUT! ABS STUCK ON 97 f250/4x4 w/460 gas engine single cab long bed….. FINALLY, LIKE YOU MENTIONED ( 3 QUICK JABS ON GAS PEDAL AND … PERFECT, Light came right off!!!! Thank You, saved us a lot of parts house runs
The wife came back home having a total meltdown - No speedometer, ABS light on, Air Bag warning, No Fuel gauge, Tyre pressure warning - Following your advice - a few stamps on the accelerator pedal and it's all sorted. (Except the type pressure. she had a massive tack in the rear tyre.) Thank you!!!
On my 2003 Saturn Ion I had coolant light plus engine light on dash on. I jumped engine temp sensor with paperclip. No more coolant light (I figured sensor in coolant tank hooped). Then I did your method for check engine light it worked, but not for long. I told my mechanic. He said f... it. It runs perfectly anyway. I got the car for free, but I rebuilt it. It should last me 500,000 miles. I maintain my vehicles very well. But, I'm not spending money locating the cause of f...... check engine light at a garage. Thanks for video. David Alberta
Great information, thank you! For all y'all who are saying that clearing the ABS light doesn't fix the problem; ...y'all really don't listen very well. This process is how to clear the warning lights AFTER you've fixed the problem. He says you still need to fix the problem; this is just how to clear the lights if they remain on after you've fixed it. If there's still an ABS problem, THEN you will know a problem still exists. It's just a tool for troubleshooting and clearing false information out of the computer. He also says it's not going to work all the time or on all vehicles. But hey, it's a good start to avoid paying buku bucks if you can do it yourself. If it doesn't work, THEN go pay someone to clear it.
People are such haters, Listen up. When he pulled the sensor and started the car the diagnostic computer throws a code and the check engine light comes on. That code is then stored in the computer. The way these vehicle diagnostics work is, once the problem has been fixed the vehicle has to be driven so many miles for the computer to run a complete diagnostic test on the vehicle and recognize that the issue has been corrected. Usually about 75-100 miles. Only then will the light go out on its own without using a scan tool or what he did in this video to reset it. So settle down, The guy is trying to help people.
Xbridgeman1975x @ Sir you made my day I really appreciate what you said about this man because mankind or I like to say some times "manunkind" I'm just always in disbelief when people have negative things to say about someone especially when all someone like this man is trying to do is help others were to people get off you know but that's just my 2 cents any way I just wanted to thank you for being such a honorable caring being Thank GOD and JESUS CHRIST for people like you thank you for making my day GOD BLESS from Texas Kris
Nope. Check engine will only clear on its own after 40 drive cycles after the problem has been corrected. Goodluck on finding the factory drive cycle. You have to be an automotive technician to get this info. Don't have to be a dealer tech. Aftermarket has the info as well.
Awsome! Just did this on my 2004 Durango and worked like a charm! I put an aftermarket head unit in and I read online it would make the air bag light go on and off. Dodge wanted $100 to reset it but thank you so much!
KNOW *THIS* BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY! On some vehicles with radio *theft lock* active, like on a GM, your car radio will be *LOCKED OUT* if the battery is disconnected. If this happens and you don't know the unlock code, *you must go pay a DEALER to run your VIN through their computer to retrieve the UNLOCK CODE.*
Removing check engine light without scanner trick was something new 2 me. Well done, but the best idea is get under 50 box buy at online even used on at ebay and get the code, general idea, NOT exactly what are all the problems are, N then simply reset. After that use retrieved code 2 fix underlying problems.
I don't like the check engine light, or any warning lights on. This don't fix the problem unless your problem, like mine is a big orange check engine light. lol That's why I do it. My problem is in the emission system. No big deal in my 2003 Buick LeSabre. If it were serious I'd repair the problem.
If it's serious, it will come back on. But for alot of the time, it's just a hiccup in the system that throws a light. If it doesn't come back on it's nothing to worry about.
This is an obd2 system. Works sometimes. Light comes back on if you didn't correct the problem. Do not do this on a CAN system. When you hook the battery cables back up to the battery this causes a voltage spike. Could wipe out a pcm or bcm or any other control module. CAN started in 05. On every vehicle sold around the world since 08. Go buy a code reader/eraser $60. Hell of a lot cheaper than replacing a powertrain control module or body control module.
Have viewed several of your videos, very much appreciate the straight shot of info to help me with repairs that I need more specifics to complete. Will review your site for more info. THX
not necessarily. If the code is stuck in the computer it won't go away as soon as you plug it in. It has to cycle for a few miles first before it could recognize everything was normal again. He just hard reset the computer and it "cleared" the "Stored" code...
I pulled out the AC control unit right under the radio on my 2001 Volvo S80 and installed it back. The SRS airbag urgent service is on now. If I drive it for about 50 miles, would that clear the code?
You might have to enter a code in your radio to get it to work again. Before you do this, find out if you do. Either in your manual, where the code should have been entered, or on line. It can be very difficult and expensive to find out the code so be aware of it before you do anything! I just go by any large parts store or a mechanic friend and have them read or reset the codes. If you fix the problem the code will reset by itself but may require you to drive a little bit til a full diagnostics is done. Resetting the code doesn't prevent it from coming back again. If the problem isn't fixed as soon as diagnostics is run by the car, it will return. I've found that the people at the parts store may or may not reset the code. They have done it sometimes but other times they say it's against company policy. Nothing is going to be harmed by resetting but also nothing will be corrected either. I've heard that some dealer's will do this to get a vehicle through an auction. Unscrupulous but done. If you buy from an auction, you should realize it's probably a car a dealer didn't want to sell because it's not popular enough, rougher body, too old for them (trade in) or there's hidden problems you won't be able to find until you get possession of it. You are very limited on what you can do at the inspection. Guaranteed if it's cheap to fix and a popular vehicle in decent shape, you won't find a dealer selling it across the auction floor, especially if you have to go to one of the public auction sales. Often public auctions are the places dealer's sell cars that other dealers didn't want in the regular auction. You can usually start the vehicle, maybe move it a few feet forward or back but no real "checking it out" allowed.
I have 2 comments... first, thanks for taking the time to make this video! second... I had my sound off at first and the closed caption was on and everytime "check engine light" was said the closed caption said something about CHICKEN! one time was chicken jelly and then chicken delight... anyway, it gave me a laugh and helped me out... so thanks!!
They used to do this with much older classic cars but, most likely, it will cause a short in the ECM or power-train model and damage or burn out one or more components like the ELD doing this on newer cars. You can get a code detector for about $25. A person who doesn't have a code detector, with which you can delete codes, shouldn't be working on cars. Always remove the negative cable last and connect the negative cable first.
Look people. On some cars the error will not just go away once you plug that back in. And secondly. If this method is not working for you. It's not that it doesn't work. It's most likely that you actually have something that needs fixed. Can be small or something big. This is basically just checking to see if your car picked up a bad reading and nothing really is wrong. But i'm not really sure why he clamped the two together. Unless that was to make sure they didn't fall back into contact with the battery connecters.
There is some gray zones with the light may or may not go away when you fix the problem. But i can say one thing i had a broke abs sensor on my 1997 mitsubishi l200 strada. I did not fix the problem . AND IT DID WORK 😁 nice trick thanks man. 👌
My srs was on my ford ranger it turn on because I told out a fuse an I was getting a code 29 but I put it back on an the code change to 46 so I know it had to do something with me taking of the fuse I seen your video an tried it an it worked thanks man 👍🏽👌🏽
also I have my EMERGENCY BRAKE & my ABS LIGHTS ON, but someone told me a long time ago that if your check engine light just stays one you are ok,cause it's PRE-SET to come on @ a certain milage,but if it's blinks on/off then you have an issue. On my car; a 1994 Olds Cutlass Supreme S the battery is tucked under my windshield washer filler & it's hard to get at
It will be enough to just disconnect the the positive terminal tha suppy energy to the main fuse box? I did already like this, check connectors, car was disconnected for 30 min. I turn one again, and airbag light is still there. Someone have some suggestion?
In my experience I know dealers who have done this to get a car through the auction block, without the light lit, however soon after it's been driven the light will come back on in my experience, also if a dealer has a handheld pocket type scanner and they check the perspective car for codes in my experience the vehicle will be flagged on the handheld scanner indicating a problem.
Hi I had my ECU remapped after doing some mods and I would like to know if doing this method will affect the ECU? It's a GM remapped ECU from Mace engineering in Australia? Any reply appreciated cheers 👍
I have a Air bag light that goes off and on while driving. I look under the driver's seat but I don't have a wire sensor under there? So don't know how or why it's going off?
what if the i have it checked by computer scanner and have done everything to take it off but still not coming off. As i know my converter is bad but that code comes up with or without engine light on. i have a 2004 honda accord but with a 2010 cluster dash? HELP!?
Thank you for all your good videos. I pulled out the AC control unit right under the radio on my 2001 Volvo S80. The SRS airbag urgent service is on now. If I drive it for about 50 miles, would that clear the code?
As a mechanic I can tell you Disconnect one side of the battery and waiting 30+ minutes will usually reset your ecm to clear codes. NOW As a mechanic, don't think this is going to fix the problem that caused the code to trigger in the first place. Fix the issue THEN clear the codes. Yes I watched the whole video.
I have a Holden VY Calais, I run out of rego tonight and need a pink slip today. Will taking the battery connectors off and joining them up for 30 minutes work on my car to remove the air bag alarm or will the computer store it and display it after being re connected ? I'm asking because my husband is at work and i'll be rummaging through the garage for the right tools to do it myself if I know it works....Thanks
hello man, the video is super, I have an identical subaru legacy but 97 and a while ago it died out of nowhere, the brake fluid and check engine light came on, when doing the self-diagnosis it keeps blinking without giving a code, change fluid brake since they told me it could be that but the warning light is still on and it does not allow the engine to start and I don't know what else to do if you can help me it would be great greetings from Puerto Montt
Love the channel!..I have a 2002 honda accord with 3.0 auto that was hit in front end. I fixed all damaged except air bags.My problem is NOW THE HEADLIGHTS FLASH AND AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP OR I PRESS AND RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR WILL NOT KEEP A STEADY IDLE. I HAVE HOOKED IT UP TO SCANNER AND NO CODES COME UP. I CANT FIND ANYTHING ON INTERNET TO HELP ME. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT I COULD TRY....
This method also works for oil change lights. A car I once worked on would throw a light every 5000 miles or so asking for an oil change, regardless of whether one was actually done or not.
Fuddleton depending on year and make of cars, most times the oil change light is due to mileage tracker and not a sensor that knows you've changed the oil, vehicles with controls to scroll through a menu are easy to reset by holding the button that's used to select an option in the menu while it's on the oil change percentage option, others are reset by pressing the trip button on a digital dash to where it shows mileage then holding the trip button, others are a sequence of between 4 and 15 quick ignition cycles, no need to disconnect a battery every time you change oil.
It also can go on with a timer . my daughter's new Dacia has only done about 5000 miles and a week after its first birthday the oil service light come on and then a week after its second birthday even though it had only done a further 1200 miles the same thing .
Is there any chance I'm going to find an ODB1 to ODB2 adapter? Specifically a 1995 honda accord with the very old 2 wire connector ? I'll buy you a pint if I can get an anwser.. even if it's not what I want to hear ... really
there is several videos up there ... witch one will tell me how to fix airbag light on a vt calais (commodoore) i tryed the fuse thing and now i got reds but car will not even start ????? need help assp
Hello, in my 2004 toyota vitz driving side seat belt warning light in the meter is not available any more, what would be the fault is it the bulb in the dash or any thing else, what to check?? plz guide
All TOYOTA and Lexus with obd2 just connect obd pins 12 and 14 with a paperclip, turn on the key, all dash warning lights will flash. Turn off key and pull off clip. Your done
I got into accident yesterday .. and it wouldnt start because of srs urgent airbag warning .. i followed the instructions here . Nah even sure if i pulled the rihht sensor .. but i did start .. the code was not erased ..but i was able to avoid huge towing.. and stotage fees .. not to mention they prob wouldve chargrd me just to get the car started
Do you and can you safely touch the neg and positive battery cables together like that? Or is it safe because he is attaching them together with a negative clamp attached to something that we cant see in the video. Is it an important thing you MUST do (connect the cables together) to achieve a successful result in getting rid of Air Bag LIght?
Thank you for video I have question that water pump not pumping any water no pressure so if I open the water pump should I remove timing belt? Pls advice me thank you
Amee Hassa if it's an interference motor, then yes, you have to remove timing belt to get water pump off so might as well change it and guide pulley while in there, but if it's not an interference motor then no need to tear into it unless it needs it done anyways.
I had a slight collision (bumper was only part damaged) the service air bag code popped up. thing is though, the code won't clear even after resetting with a scanner. What are your thoughts on how to clear this code? don't wanna spend tons of money going to dealer. thanks in advance
Put a little baking soda in a cup of water and pour it on those corroded battery connections.. (it'll eat the corosion... Then clean it off and clean the connections...
I saw your video saying that dirt, mud and debris could cause an ABS light to come on. Could a layer of rust make the ABS light come on ? it looks like my abs sensors are covered with a thin layer of rust ( 2005 Chrysler Town and Country ) and the left one has a little bit of grease on it. But I dont have a way to get under the car and give it a good wash to get the grease off. Could the rust be causing the ABS light to be on?
Yes, happened on my Tahoe. Well the spacers rust or hub will rust creating bubbles under where the sensor mounts. Sometimes you can take out sensor, fill hole with tissue and sand down area
How can I get rid of 4WD and ABS all together showing up on dashboard, I tried to check on the mode 4wD and try to reset to 2 WD but when I drive it switches itself to 4WD, and ABS showing up, the problem started after I had cleaned ABS sensors. Kindly help with ideas
Great content and great videos keep on making them 👏. I got one question though, have you ever done a video on dodge Mopar concerning the "no sense bus" codes. I got 2 rams a 99 and 01 and both of them suffer from the same problem:(
Thanks for the video I watched on resetting engine check light and air bag light without using a scanner. I have a problem with my Nissan Caravan engine TD 27 diesel. It is showing a flashing engine light and flashing air bag light and taking time to change gears. What could be the problem or how do I fix this problem as I do not have a scanner? I d need your help.
Sounds like it's in some sort of limp mode , could be somthin as little as a sensor or sumthin more critical, you can buy cheap diagnostic testers online and see if it throws up a code
Chongo Lukwesa if the light is flashing it usually means your vehicle is misfiring,you need to get it looked at especially if its not changing gears right.
Hello i hope your doing good ? I got a huge problem! I got a 2011 mazda3 2.0 L. and they changed 2 engines and 1 transmission. Then the TCM twice ( I used and 1 rebuild) And I still got codes like P0758 and P0408 and P0420 And P0720 ! After 4000$ plus repair I and very depressed ! Please tell me what to do !
Popping your airbags usually means you have just totaled your vehicle. Most of the time it will cost more to replace and repair the damage caused by airbags bling off than your vehicle is worth. Most vehicles today have around 8 airbags, at $800.00+ each and some are thousands, you can replace vehicle cheaper.
Hi will this be safe to reset on a nissan qashqai j11 2015 got a airbag light on dash no fault codes I pulled the plug from behind the airbag console under the satnav as I was replacing head unit and it won't go away
A few Goodmen , sometimes you have to do a combination of things to get these items to work , like turning the key off and on several times , or pushing the brake pedal several times , the headlights on a 2000 S-10 truck stay on all the time but you can turn them off if you press the dome light switch 4 times , so look in your car's manual and it might explain or call your car dealership and ask for the service or parts department , you also might be able to Google it .
if youre in california can you help me with my car. i mean literally help you. im interested in learning these things, plus my car is acting up feels like i have been forcing it to go when i hit the gas to accelerate to 35-40 but yesterday the airbag was beeping for a good 2 minutes while i was driving home. then today both my engine light and airbag light are on.
Is it true that no reputable shop, licensed shop, won't turn off an ABS light unless problem is fixed? I really don't like bags anyway because they may save you but also potentially hurt you or even kill you in a crash. Imagine be killed by your own air bag and not the crash itself.
@@samspianos do your research before you spread information about safety. This applies to two point shoulder belts, which are usually the "automatic" type attached to doors which they don't make anymore. A proper 3-point belt that goes over your chest AND your lap doesn't do this. My girlfriend's cousin was driving her chevy blazer last year when she got t-boned by a truck. She flew accross the cabin and died on impact with the opposite door. Doctors all said she'd be alive had she worn her belt, but like you she "knew better". listen to me if you want, if you don't, natural selection I guess.
My friend was decapitated by a three point seat belt when the car cartwheeled.Not uncommon in rollovers/cartwheel incidents;like I said they dont mention it in the dispatches since seat belts save more folks than they kill @@adminadminson3147
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Outstanding - No waffle - No time wasting - Just straight to the point - Well done sir
That was the bomb! I screwed myself taking the radio out my 02’ Tacoma. Everything worked as you had said. I had both airbag/check engine light lit! No code reader, no dealer…all I got is love for ya!
Thank you so much! I am a 64 year old woman and had no idea what in the world this warning meant. Now, I can tell my shade tree mechanic what I need done to my 2008 Chevy Malibu! I really appreciate your taking the time to post this video!
Linda Ezzell
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It worked! thanks God, only unplug the full battery for 25 minutes for Mazda 5, 2010. The air bag warning went off. Thank you!
WE WORKED HARD TO FIGURE THAT LIGHT OUT! ABS STUCK ON 97 f250/4x4 w/460 gas engine single cab long bed….. FINALLY, LIKE YOU MENTIONED ( 3 QUICK JABS ON GAS PEDAL AND … PERFECT, Light came right off!!!! Thank You, saved us a lot of parts house runs
The wife came back home having a total meltdown - No speedometer, ABS light on, Air Bag warning, No Fuel gauge, Tyre pressure warning - Following your advice - a few stamps on the accelerator pedal and it's all sorted. (Except the type pressure. she had a massive tack in the rear tyre.) Thank you!!!
On my 2003 Saturn Ion I had coolant light plus engine light on dash on. I jumped engine temp sensor with paperclip. No more coolant light (I figured sensor in coolant tank hooped). Then I did your method for check engine light it worked, but not for long.
I told my mechanic. He said f... it. It runs perfectly anyway. I got the car for free, but I rebuilt it. It should last me 500,000 miles. I maintain my vehicles very well. But, I'm not spending money locating the cause of f...... check engine light at a garage. Thanks for video.
David
Alberta
David Weum it means you need a temp sensor!! Engine light will go away on its own, it’s just so that you know to scan for codes
@@LH81633 easy fix
Great information, thank you!
For all y'all who are saying that clearing the ABS light doesn't fix the problem; ...y'all really don't listen very well.
This process is how to clear the warning lights AFTER you've fixed the problem. He says you still need to fix the problem; this is just how to clear the lights if they remain on after you've fixed it. If there's still an ABS problem, THEN you will know a problem still exists. It's just a tool for troubleshooting and clearing false information out of the computer.
He also says it's not going to work all the time or on all vehicles. But hey, it's a good start to avoid paying buku bucks if you can do it yourself. If it doesn't work, THEN go pay someone to clear it.
People are such haters, Listen up. When he pulled the sensor and started the car the diagnostic computer throws a code and the check engine light comes on. That code is then stored in the computer. The way these vehicle diagnostics work is, once the problem has been fixed the vehicle has to be driven so many miles for the computer to run a complete diagnostic test on the vehicle and recognize that the issue has been corrected. Usually about 75-100 miles. Only then will the light go out on its own without using a scan tool or what he did in this video to reset it. So settle down, The guy is trying to help people.
Bingo.
Not necessarily. Some cars the light goes out as soon as you start it
Xbridgeman1975x @ Sir you made my day I really appreciate what you said about this man because mankind or I like to say some times "manunkind" I'm just always in disbelief when people have negative things to say about someone especially when all someone like this man is trying to do is help others were to people get off you know but that's just my 2 cents any way I just wanted to thank you for being such a honorable caring being Thank GOD and JESUS CHRIST for people like you thank you for making my day GOD BLESS from Texas Kris
Nope. Check engine will only clear on its own after 40 drive cycles after the problem has been corrected. Goodluck on finding the factory drive cycle. You have to be an automotive technician to get this info. Don't have to be a dealer tech. Aftermarket has the info as well.
Didn't work on my car!
Awsome! Just did this on my 2004 Durango and worked like a charm! I put an aftermarket head unit in and I read online it would make the air bag light go on and off. Dodge wanted $100 to reset it but thank you so much!
Buddy your channel is always,
Automotive information on a next level
You r a gem.
Dude...you are a gem!!! The number of great videos you've created is fantastic! Thanks!!! I owe you!!
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KNOW *THIS* BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY! On some vehicles with radio *theft lock* active, like on a GM, your car radio will be *LOCKED OUT* if the battery is disconnected. If this happens and you don't know the unlock code, *you must go pay a DEALER to run your VIN through their computer to retrieve the UNLOCK CODE.*
FUKKK DEALER
Engine check error just happen on my small car. Try to reset according to your solution, it works. Right here, I would like to say thanks to you.
Removing check engine light without scanner trick was something new 2 me. Well done, but the best idea is get under 50 box buy at online even used on at ebay and get the code, general idea, NOT exactly what are all the problems are, N then simply reset. After that use retrieved code 2 fix underlying problems.
So what's the idea of clearing the light if it's going to come back on ? Might as well get to the root of the problem get it fixed
Some people have lights on but they’re not supposed to be on because there’s nothing wrong
People usually do this yo clear the light when they sell it & the buyer is duped into buying a lemon.
I don't like the check engine light, or any warning lights on. This don't fix the problem unless your problem, like mine is a big orange check engine light. lol
That's why I do it. My problem is in the emission system. No big deal in my 2003 Buick LeSabre. If it were serious I'd repair the problem.
If it's serious, it will come back on. But for alot of the time, it's just a hiccup in the system that throws a light. If it doesn't come back on it's nothing to worry about.
This is an obd2 system. Works sometimes. Light comes back on if you didn't correct the problem. Do not do this on a CAN system. When you hook the battery cables back up to the battery this causes a voltage spike. Could wipe out a pcm or bcm or any other control module. CAN started in 05. On every vehicle sold around the world since 08. Go buy a code reader/eraser $60. Hell of a lot cheaper than replacing a powertrain control module or body control module.
Good advice!
Always something .
Just to add, R and R, nowadays your viewers can buy a OBD/ABS scan tool for 70 bucks or so. Keep up the good work, R and R.
Clean the battery terminals and the cable ends too.
For real, no self respecting professional mechanic would let a car out of his or her garage with terminals that dirty and crusty.
appreciations go to the brilliant mechanic from Iraqi-Kurdistan, much information is being received from your videos.
Thanks fella. Now I know how to does some more electrical car STUFF. Good day too. vf
Have viewed several of your videos, very much appreciate the straight shot of info to help me with repairs that I need more specifics to complete. Will review your site for more info. THX
so.........wouldnt the light had gone off anyway since you plugged it back in and took away the problem the computer sensed?
exactly...
some cars light stay on after plugging back in the sensor
not necessarily. If the code is stuck in the computer it won't go away as soon as you plug it in. It has to cycle for a few miles first before it could recognize everything was normal again. He just hard reset the computer and it "cleared" the "Stored" code...
Brian Godinez depending on which light because just plugging it back doesn't work for the SRS airbag light.
I pulled out the AC control unit right under the radio on my 2001 Volvo S80 and installed it back. The SRS airbag urgent service is on now. If I drive it for about 50 miles, would that clear the code?
You might have to enter a code in your radio to get it to work again. Before you do this, find out if you do. Either in your manual, where the code should have been entered, or on line. It can be very difficult and expensive to find out the code so be aware of it before you do anything!
I just go by any large parts store or a mechanic friend and have them read or reset the codes. If you fix the problem the code will reset by itself but may require you to drive a little bit til a full diagnostics is done. Resetting the code doesn't prevent it from coming back again. If the problem isn't fixed as soon as diagnostics is run by the car, it will return. I've found that the people at the parts store may or may not reset the code. They have done it sometimes but other times they say it's against company policy. Nothing is going to be harmed by resetting but also nothing will be corrected either.
I've heard that some dealer's will do this to get a vehicle through an auction. Unscrupulous but done. If you buy from an auction, you should realize it's probably a car a dealer didn't want to sell because it's not popular enough, rougher body, too old for them (trade in) or there's hidden problems you won't be able to find until you get possession of it. You are very limited on what you can do at the inspection. Guaranteed if it's cheap to fix and a popular vehicle in decent shape, you won't find a dealer selling it across the auction floor, especially if you have to go to one of the public auction sales. Often public auctions are the places dealer's sell cars that other dealers didn't want in the regular auction. You can usually start the vehicle, maybe move it a few feet forward or back but no real "checking it out" allowed.
What part did you disconnect before the battery?
Wish I had a man like you for my car 😊
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I have 2 comments... first, thanks for taking the time to make this video! second... I had my sound off at first and the closed caption was on and everytime "check engine light" was said the closed caption said something about CHICKEN! one time was chicken jelly and then chicken delight... anyway, it gave me a laugh and helped me out... so thanks!!
They used to do this with much older classic cars but, most likely, it will cause a short in the ECM or power-train model and damage or burn out one or more components like the ELD doing this on newer cars. You can get a code detector for about $25. A person who doesn't have a code detector, with which you can delete codes, shouldn't be working on cars. Always remove the negative cable last and connect the negative cable first.
You got it backwards
@@johnhealeyjr1313 Agreed, but the information in this video should NOT be used on newer vehicles.
@@ryanjmcgraw "Newer " ?
Look people. On some cars the error will not just go away once you plug that back in. And secondly. If this method is not working for you. It's not that it doesn't work. It's most likely that you actually have something that needs fixed. Can be small or something big. This is basically just checking to see if your car picked up a bad reading and nothing really is wrong. But i'm not really sure why he clamped the two together. Unless that was to make sure they didn't fall back into contact with the battery connecters.
mastaace46 he did that to drain the power out of the system
Trevor Costello yup. It is done to allow any capacitors and inductors to fully discharge. They can't if the circuit is open.
Dear could you please let me know where is ABS sensor located and how to clean it up, thanks
There is some gray zones with the light may or may not go away when you fix the problem. But i can say one thing i had a broke abs sensor on my 1997 mitsubishi l200 strada. I did not fix the problem . AND IT DID WORK 😁 nice trick thanks man. 👌
I have a 02 Jeep liberty with Airbag light on , with no code ? Checked connectors they seem good. Any ideas on direction I should go?. Thanks
Great video 👍
what is the cable did you disconnected, before you disconnected the battery.
Thank you for your information.
He was creating a fault, in order to create an error code :)
My srs was on my ford ranger it turn on because I told out a fuse an I was getting a code 29 but I put it back on an the code change to 46 so I know it had to do something with me taking of the fuse I seen your video an tried it an it worked thanks man 👍🏽👌🏽
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also I have my EMERGENCY BRAKE & my ABS LIGHTS ON, but someone told me a long time ago that if your check engine light just stays one you are ok,cause it's PRE-SET to come on @ a certain milage,but if it's blinks on/off then you have an issue. On my car; a 1994 Olds Cutlass Supreme S the battery is tucked under my windshield washer filler & it's hard to get at
Do u have to connect the 2 cables together ?
You plugged it backin, dude.
Dude even if you plug it back in the engine wil still give you the light
i just did, it worked as magic, I took me like 4 tries.
thanks.
It will be enough to just disconnect the the positive terminal tha suppy energy to the main fuse box? I did already like this, check connectors, car was disconnected for 30 min. I turn one again, and airbag light is still there. Someone have some suggestion?
Ya great method...it worked in the past for clearing check engine lights, but not for SRS light in BMW...
In my experience I know dealers who have done this to get a car through the auction block, without the light lit, however soon after it's been driven the light will come back on in my experience, also if a dealer has a handheld pocket type scanner and they check the perspective car for codes in my experience the vehicle will be flagged on the handheld scanner indicating a problem.
RNW deserves 2M subs by now., His very knowledgeable auto mechanic!
Hi I had my ECU remapped after doing some mods and I would like to know if doing this method will affect the ECU? It's a GM remapped ECU from Mace engineering in Australia? Any reply appreciated cheers 👍
You are a world of marvelous information. Thanks very much.
I have a Air bag light that goes off and on while driving. I look under the driver's seat but I don't have a wire sensor under there? So don't know how or why it's going off?
Trying this right now on my 2009 Dodge Dakota after replacing rusty brake lines.
Did it ever work??
what if the i have it checked by computer scanner and have done everything to take it off but still not coming off. As i know my converter is bad but that code comes up with or without engine light on. i have a 2004 honda accord but with a 2010 cluster dash? HELP!?
After replacing deployed airbags, will this technique erase "hard" SRS air bag crash codes?
How soon will abs or airbag lights come back on ? How can you be sure no lights were cleared before you bought a car ?
Man thanks!. I could have used this last week on a friend's Chevy van.
+TheBurnout It's ok you can use it the next time, its a Chevy Van :)
Thank you so much bud I've been trying to figure it out for some time lol
Thank you for all your good videos. I pulled out the AC control unit right under the radio on my 2001 Volvo S80. The SRS airbag urgent service is on now. If I drive it for about 50 miles, would that clear the code?
the engine light will come back on if you dont fix the problem first.
Unless, of course, it's a left over code from something you've fixed, or you need to clear the code to be certain you did fix it.
awesome vid! i just changed my abs sensor. ill try this out tomo since my abs light is still on
did it work for you ? I have the same problem
As a mechanic I can tell you Disconnect one side of the battery and waiting 30+ minutes will usually reset your ecm to clear codes.
NOW As a mechanic, don't think this is going to fix the problem that caused the code to trigger in the first place.
Fix the issue THEN clear the codes.
Yes I watched the whole video.
I have a Holden VY Calais, I run out of rego tonight and need a pink slip today. Will taking the battery connectors off and joining them up for 30 minutes work on my car to remove the air bag alarm or will the computer store it and display it after being re connected ? I'm asking because my husband is at work and i'll be rummaging through the garage for the right tools to do it myself if I know it works....Thanks
hello man, the video is super, I have an identical subaru legacy but 97 and a while ago it died out of nowhere, the brake fluid and check engine light came on, when doing the self-diagnosis it keeps blinking without giving a code, change fluid brake since they told me it could be that but the warning light is still on and it does not allow the engine to start and I don't know what else to do if you can help me it would be great greetings from Puerto Montt
Will this work with a 2004 vw polo please Thankyou great video
Love the channel!..I have a 2002 honda accord with 3.0 auto that was hit in front end.
I fixed all damaged except air bags.My problem is NOW THE HEADLIGHTS FLASH AND AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP OR I PRESS AND RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR WILL NOT KEEP A STEADY IDLE. I HAVE HOOKED IT UP TO SCANNER AND NO CODES COME UP. I CANT FIND ANYTHING ON INTERNET TO HELP ME. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT I COULD TRY....
This method also works for oil change lights. A car I once worked on would throw a light every 5000 miles or so asking for an oil change, regardless of whether one was actually done or not.
Fuddleton depending on year and make of cars, most times the oil change light is due to mileage tracker and not a sensor that knows you've changed the oil, vehicles with controls to scroll through a menu are easy to reset by holding the button that's used to select an option in the menu while it's on the oil change percentage option, others are reset by pressing the trip button on a digital dash to where it shows mileage then holding the trip button, others are a sequence of between 4 and 15 quick ignition cycles, no need to disconnect a battery every time you change oil.
It also can go on with a timer . my daughter's new Dacia has only done about 5000 miles and a week after its first birthday the oil service light come on and then a week after its second birthday even though it had only done a further 1200 miles the same thing .
Is there any chance I'm going to find an ODB1 to ODB2 adapter? Specifically a 1995 honda accord with the very old 2 wire connector ? I'll buy you a pint if I can get an anwser.. even if it's not what I want to hear ... really
there is several videos up there ... witch one will tell me how to fix airbag light on a vt calais (commodoore) i tryed the fuse thing and now i got reds but car will not even start ????? need help assp
Wayne Ashby 1lp1q1l
Hello, in my 2004 toyota vitz driving side seat belt warning light in the meter is not available any more, what would be the fault is it the bulb in the dash or any thing else, what to check?? plz guide
All TOYOTA and Lexus with obd2 just connect obd pins 12 and 14 with a paperclip, turn on the key, all dash warning lights will flash. Turn off key and pull off clip. Your done
How did you find this out ?
Nriquedagoat - Necessity
I got into accident yesterday .. and it wouldnt start because of srs urgent airbag warning .. i followed the instructions here . Nah even sure if i pulled the rihht sensor .. but i did start .. the code was not erased ..but i was able to avoid huge towing.. and stotage fees .. not to mention they prob wouldve chargrd me just to get the car started
This was a 2005 volvo s40 btw
Good video ! 25 minutes, right ! thanks.
Which cable did you unplugged initially.
I dont understand
Throttle position sensor
I have two batteries in my car, this sounds like a great idea! I think I'll do one at a time :)
Lol
Execellent video mate. Any ideas how to get rid of VSC warning light on a 2000 Lexus gs300 .
Thanks.
Do you and can you safely touch the neg and positive battery cables together like that? Or is it safe because he is attaching them together with a negative clamp attached to something that we cant see in the video. Is it an important thing you MUST do (connect the cables together) to achieve a successful result in getting rid of Air Bag LIght?
It doesn’t matter cause hes theirs no power going to them
Thank you for video I have question that water pump not pumping any water no pressure so if I open the water pump should I remove timing belt? Pls advice me thank you
Amee Hassa if it's an interference motor, then yes, you have to remove timing belt to get water pump off so might as well change it and guide pulley while in there, but if it's not an interference motor then no need to tear into it unless it needs it done anyways.
I had a slight collision (bumper was only part damaged) the service air bag code popped up. thing is though, the code won't clear even after resetting with a scanner. What are your thoughts on how to clear this code? don't wanna spend tons of money going to dealer. thanks in advance
Put a little baking soda in a cup of water and pour it on those corroded battery connections.. (it'll eat the corosion... Then clean it off and clean the connections...
DoeS this work on a 2014 for edge abs light? I had my brakes and rotors changed and the abs light came on
try charging your battery - have a Milan that does this. A re-charge gets the light to go out.
Very informative. Thanks!
I saw your video saying that dirt, mud and debris could cause an ABS light to come on. Could a layer of rust make the ABS light come on ? it looks like my abs sensors are covered with a thin layer of rust ( 2005 Chrysler Town and Country ) and the left one has a little bit of grease on it. But I dont have a way to get under the car and give it a good wash to get the grease off. Could the rust be causing the ABS light to be on?
Yes, happened on my Tahoe. Well the spacers rust or hub will rust creating bubbles under where the sensor mounts. Sometimes you can take out sensor, fill hole with tissue and sand down area
How can I get rid of 4WD and ABS all together showing up on dashboard, I tried to check on the mode 4wD and try to reset to 2 WD but when I drive it switches itself to 4WD, and ABS showing up, the problem started after I had cleaned ABS sensors. Kindly help with ideas
Hello--after joining battery cables together just use a jumper cable to join? Can i use c lamp lighted but firmly attached? Thank you for your help
Yes
Great content and great videos keep on making them 👏. I got one question though, have you ever done a video on dodge Mopar concerning the "no sense bus" codes. I got 2 rams a 99 and 01 and both of them suffer from the same problem:(
Abs lite goes on its usually your wheel hub assembly
Thanks Aurora, you're the best.
Hello, this method works for Nissan March 2013? The car has the ABS light on all the time after change a front wheel. Any suggestions? Thanks
Thanks for the video I watched on resetting engine check light and air bag light without using a scanner. I have a problem with my Nissan Caravan engine TD 27 diesel. It is showing a flashing engine light and flashing air bag light and taking time to change gears. What could be the problem or how do I fix this problem as I do not have a scanner? I d need your help.
Sounds like it's in some sort of limp mode , could be somthin as little as a sensor or sumthin more critical, you can buy cheap diagnostic testers online and see if it throws up a code
Chongo Lukwesa if the light is flashing it usually means your vehicle is misfiring,you need to get it looked at especially if its not changing gears right.
Hello i hope your doing good ?
I got a huge problem!
I got a 2011 mazda3 2.0 L. and they changed 2 engines and 1 transmission.
Then the TCM twice ( I used and 1 rebuild)
And I still got codes like P0758 and P0408 and P0420 And P0720 !
After 4000$ plus repair I and very depressed !
Please tell me what to do !
If the positive and negative cables are too short to connect together, can you simply run a jumper wire between the two?
Yes
Popping your airbags usually means you have just totaled your vehicle. Most of the time it will cost more to replace and repair the damage caused by airbags bling off than your vehicle is worth.
Most vehicles today have around 8 airbags, at $800.00+ each and some are thousands, you can replace vehicle cheaper.
Hi will this be safe to reset on a nissan qashqai j11 2015 got a airbag light on dash no fault codes I pulled the plug from behind the airbag console under the satnav as I was replacing head unit and it won't go away
It wasn't drained properly, procedure, procedure, for success
Hi, I like your videos. May I suggest wearing a mic on you, when farther from the camera to not get the echo from the garage.
Question !!! Are you connecting the other end of the jumpers to anything ?
and why connect them together at all ?
No. You are just using the clamp to hold them together.
Great Vid! Helpful as always, keep it up man!
+Daniel Jones np, thanks for watching.
I have problem of blinking odometer in my punto grande and bluetooth is not working. It happened after a washing. DO you hany suggesstion
Do u know anything about security mode or related ..my Audi a6 Starts and shots of right away ..
Did not work on a 2014 Sentra after replacing broken abs sensor.
A few Goodmen , you replace the sensor but didn't reset the computer
Jim Thomas I was told in other words that I have to Bluetooth the sensor to the computer. Same way the tire pressure sensors are
A few Goodmen , sometimes you have to do a combination of things to get these items to work , like turning the key off and on several times , or pushing the brake pedal several times , the headlights on a 2000 S-10 truck stay on all the time but you can turn them off if you press the dome light switch 4 times , so look in your car's manual and it might explain or call your car dealership and ask for the service or parts department , you also might be able to Google it .
Jim Thomas I’ll look into it and give an update of how I removed the abs light. Thanks for tips.
@@afewgoodmen228 update please
Does this technic works also for a speed sensor replacement?
What was the electronic connection that you disconnect?
He talked so fast I couldn't understand him something about a position sensor.
No shit, you plugged the connection back in
if youre in california can you help me with my car. i mean literally help you. im interested in learning these things, plus my car is acting up feels like i have been forcing it to go when i hit the gas to accelerate to 35-40 but yesterday the airbag was beeping for a good 2 minutes while i was driving home. then today both my engine light and airbag light are on.
Thank you for this video,I'm going out to try to reset the airbag light.
Did it work?
Did it work?
Did it work?
@@ambercasbourne770 nope, he died trying :D
@@tszili lol
Can I use this method to clear the fault warning on my Peugeot ECU?
Is it true that no reputable shop, licensed shop, won't turn off an ABS light unless problem is fixed? I really don't like bags anyway because they may save you but also potentially hurt you or even kill you in a crash. Imagine be killed by your own air bag and not the crash itself.
Seatbelts decapitate people in crashes;they dont tell you because they save more lives than they end
@@samspianos do your research before you spread information about safety.
This applies to two point shoulder belts, which are usually the "automatic" type attached to doors which they don't make anymore.
A proper 3-point belt that goes over your chest AND your lap doesn't do this.
My girlfriend's cousin was driving her chevy blazer last year when she got t-boned by a truck. She flew accross the cabin and died on impact with the opposite door.
Doctors all said she'd be alive had she worn her belt, but like you she "knew better".
listen to me if you want, if you don't, natural selection I guess.
My friend was decapitated by a three point seat belt when the car cartwheeled.Not uncommon in rollovers/cartwheel incidents;like I said they dont mention it in the dispatches since seat belts save more folks than they kill @@adminadminson3147
Do you need to have the batter cables connected to a battery when doing this ?
what?
yes 👍