How to turn off the Check Engine light in a car: the blogger gave the answer

During the operation of a modern car, a situation may arise when the Check Engine indicator is activated, which warns of possible problems with the engine or fuel system. It happens that after troubleshooting, the signal continues to burn, annoying the driver, depriving him of the opportunity to learn about new breakdowns. Popular TikTok blogger @automobileleader in one of his recent videos told how to eliminate this nuisance.

In older cars, the indicator can be turned off by simply disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery. Malfunctions are often stored in the computer's memory, but if you disconnect it from the power supply for a few minutes, the system will reboot, and all settings will be reset with it. In newer models, the EOBD standard allows error codes to be stored even after the power is turned off.

For such cases, the use of a special diagnostic device and a corresponding mobile application, such as Piston, SDProg or Smart Control Free, is suitable. The gadget connects to the system through the OBD-II connector and will then allow you to turn off a certain indicator. If you are not sure that the signal is on for no reason, then it is better to contact the service station for professional diagnostics.