how do i shut off the check engine light?

2002 VOLVO V70
94,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KLAMARRE
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Auto Zone told me gas cap is loose. i tightened it and went to the Volvo dealer who turned off the check engine light but had no replacement gas caps in stock. the light has since come on again and i want to shut it off till i can get the new gas cap. question is: how do i shut the check engine light ( I tried holding the trip button in the #1 ignition position then moving to the #2 position, but the light didn't turn off.) off??
thanks for the help,
Ken
Sep 13, 2009 at 5:54 PM
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Hello,

In order to turn off the check engine light you will have to clear the code.
This needs to be done with a diagnostic scanner.
Keep in mind that until the issue is taken care of, the light will come back on in a short period of time after you clear the code.

Here is a helpful video:

https://youtu.be/vMwTzURWXmk

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Aug 25, 2021 at 12:37 PM