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How can I resolve the check engine light issue in my 2000 Mazda MPV?
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Go into an Autozone, they will turn it off for free.. . If there are error codes stored, they will let you know what they are too. If the problem still exists, your light will turn on again shortly after leaving the parking lot. If that's the case then you need to fix the problem to keep the check engine light permanently off.
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no way to turn it off if there is a current problem. if its an intermittant thing, it might go away after a while. most garages wont just clear a check engine light because it didnt come on for no reason, they will want to fix the cause of the problem. you can take it to autozone and they can tell you what the problem is and they might clear it but it will probably come back on. only easy thing to do is to check they gas cap and make sure its on tight, a loose cap can cause the light to come on.
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some check engine lights can be trurned off by holding the trip odometer pin in while you turn on the ignition. Hold it until the light goes off, maybe 30 seconds. If that doesn't work, you can disconnect the battery, leave it unconnected for a minute, then reconnect. Both worth a shot. Worse case scenario, take it to a mechanic and let them do it.
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Have the dealer re-set it next time u go in for an oil change
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It means you have a problem, get it checked out at a repair garage. If you dont care... carefully remove the dash panel and take out the bulb.
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