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james 5434 · 09-26-2010, 11:54 AM

my check engine light has come on..all fluids are at correct levels..engine is running normally. Is there a way to turn check engine light off without going to garage? Some car have a sequence of operations which will turn light off...Would Like to see if it comes on again...then I could go to garage..

Thanks,

Happy 2004 Corolla owner

BandS.Performance · 09-26-2010, 01:30 PM

Try unhooking your battery for 5 min and see if it makes it go out if not then you probly have a bad sensor or something somewheres

skippy911 · 09-27-2010, 07:03 AM

I hate the amount the dealers charge for checking codes.. Try a local lube shop. Mine will scan it for $20 & tell you what the code is.

wafel1978 · 09-27-2010, 09:45 PM

what year is tahat toyota I have 2005 and I fix my problem

james 5434 · 09-28-2010, 08:47 AM

it is a 2004..I disconnected +ve battery terminal...has fixed for now...

wafel1978 · 09-28-2010, 11:20 AM

If show up again drop me an e-mail

Shelbrain · 09-28-2010, 12:35 PM

Places like Autozone and Advance Autoparts will scan codes for free...I wouldnt pay someone to just read a code. My mechanic charges $65 to read a code but that includes the 1st hour of labor, so its basically free. I go the free route first, then go to the mechanic if I cant handle it on my own.

skippy911 · 09-29-2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Shelbrain

Places like Autozone and Advance Autoparts will scan codes for free...I wouldnt pay someone to just read a code. My mechanic charges $65 to read a code but that includes the 1st hour of labor, so its basically free. I go the free route first, then go to the mechanic if I cant handle it on my own.

In Canada, you gotta pay... Smaller shops (Lube shops & part stores) will scan it for $20 bucks.. Nobody does it for free.