How to use the scanner? Check engine light is on

Tiny
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Regarding the question of type of smell, yes, the odor does have a sulfur(ous) quality. Doesn't appear to be burning engine coolant. No white smoke, water vapor or dripping from the tail pipe, and no loss of engine coolant. During the first occurrence of the problem, the odor was very strong, but no engine light. Now there is just a slight odor with the constant engine light. Sorry for the late response. Been out of town. Thanks for the help.

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Tiny
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I need you to check the computer for codes. Most parts stores will do it for free. It sounds like the catalytic converter may be plugging. If I had to guess, I think you will find you have a bad O2 sensor that is causing the engine to run rich. That is what most likely causing the light to come on.

Have the computer scanned and let me know what you find.

Joe
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After replacing the PCV valve, will the check engine light reset itself?
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

No, It will not reset itself. If you have access to a code reader/scan tool there is a function on the menu to erase any codes that were stored. If you don't, you can disconnect the vehicles battery for twenty minutes. When you reconnect battery the codes will be clear. However, you will have to reset the radio stations on the stereo along with clock. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Engine light on rough idle dies at lights if sitting to long shakeswhen parked runs fine on highway
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Tiny
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IF the check engine light is on, there is a code stored in the computer that will identify where the problem is coming from. Take the vehicle to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer. Most will do it for free, and it will identify where the problem is coming from.

Let me know what you find.
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