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

What’s the best way to reset the engine light in a Honda Accord? Mine turned on the other day, but I assume it’s an error because my car feels completely fine.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While your
check engine light
can sometimes go off by mistake, you won’t know if there’s anything wrong until a professional diagnoses the issue. For your safety, never reset your check engine light before a professional has a look under the hood.
But if you’re confident there’s nothing wrong with your engine, follow these steps to reset the engine light in your
Honda Accord
:
  1. Start with your car in the OFF position.
  2. Press and hold the odometer trip reset button and simultaneously turn your ignition to the ON position. Do not start the car.
  3. Release the odometer trip reset button, then turn off your engine.
  4. The check engine light should reset.
Hopefully, these steps will help you reset your faulty check engine light. But remember that some major problems may not be noticeable at first. The longer you wait to address the problem, the worse the damage could be.
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