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URGENT!!! How can I disable the SES light?

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Old 07-16-2004, 10:40 AM
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Default URGENT!!! How can I disable the SES light?

My SES is on and won't go off. I have disconnected the battery for a couple of hours but it comes back on. I know what the problem is, it'* the cam sensor (code 41) but it doesn't affect the drivability of the car. I have to pass a safety today and it won't make the grade with that light on. Soooo is there an easy way to disable the light without ripping my dash out?

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Pulling the bulb is the only way I know of if the problem is existing.
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Clear your trouble codes?
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How do I do that?
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i agree clear the codes and get it fixed
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problem is i don't know how to clear the codes (disco the battery?) and dont have the time or money to have it fixed....is there a fuse i can pull or something?
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Disconnect the battery for 10 15 min...
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read my original post. i already did that for a couple of hours. it came back on.
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then you gotta unhook the bulb.
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I think the cam sensor is usually an easy one to replace, and not too expensive.


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