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How do you reset the check engine light in a Honda Accord?

What’s the best way to reset the check engine light in my Honda Accord? I had my dad do some work on my car last week, but he forgot to turn off the engine light.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While you can turn off the
check engine light
yourself, it should automatically turn off if it no longer senses a problem in your engine. If your light is still on, then you probably still have a problem. Bring your car to a mechanic before resetting the light.
But if your car has been checked out and the light is faulty, follow these steps to ** reset the check engine light in your
Honda Accord
.
  1. Hold down the odometer trip reset button.
  2. While you’re pressing the button, turn your ignition to the ON position.
  3. Release the odometer reset button.
  4. Your check engine light should turn off.
Hopefully, these steps can help you reset your check engine light. But if the light stays on, then you have a problem with your engine. Take your car to a
mechanic
and let them check your engine for any existing issues.
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