What is the procedure to read / clear the Check Engine light on 96?

[FOURZS]

I'm looking for the procedure to read and then clear the Check Engine Light on my 96 Ranger (3.0L). I know I can have Autozone read and clear the code but I'd like to be able to do it myself without driving 30 miles.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Four Z's

[way2old]

Purchase a generic scan tool with the ability to read and erase codes.

[FOURZS]

Originally Posted by way2old

Purchase a generic scan tool with the ability to read and erase codes.

Smart reply! Maybe we all don't have the money that you do!

[rodeo02]

Originally Posted by FOURZS

Smart reply! Maybe we all don't have the money that you do!

A code reader is the ONLY way to read & clear the check engine light on a OBDII compliant vehicle (all 1996+) I have this one, and it works like a charm: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46030 and yes, it will clear the codes and make the CEL go out- of course it will come back after a short time if the condition causing it still exists.

Joel

[way2old]

Sorry I upset you FOURZS. But you asked how to do it and I answered. If you want to do it yourself, that is the only way. Unless you know someone that has one you can borrow. Again I apologize for making you upset.