Check engine light on after replacing the battery, how to reset it?

Tiny
TIMBER12
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  • 2002 SATURN SC2
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,000 MILES
Check engine light keeps coming on and off and stayed on after changing battery. What is the problem and how do I reset it?
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 AT 12:29 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is the vehicle running properly? As far as the check engine light, that indicates there are diagnostic trouble codes stored in the PCM. We need to have it scanned to determine what codes are present. They should point us in the right direction.

Here is a link that shows how to scan the CAN system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

If you don't have a scan tool, most parts stores will check it free of charge.

Let me know if this is something you can have done or do yourself.

Take care,

Joe
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 AT 9:34 PM

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