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Joyce Gilley Posted on Feb 17, 2012
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How to reset check engine light on 2005 chevy malibu

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The best way is to get the code or codes and repair the problem.The only other way is to have a code scanner and clear the code or codes that are in the ECM(engine control module).The problem with just clearing the code is that the light will come back on.Auto Zone or O`riellys will tell you what the code or codes are but they will not clear it for you.They will not charge for this.Also depending on the code or if the light is flashing you could be doing more harm to the vehicle or it could be using more gas.Let me know what codes you have and I can look them up and explain them to you or tell you what could be causing the problem.Hope this helps.Good luck.

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  • Posted on Mar 24, 2009

SOURCE: check engine light just came on

check your oils frist then your coolint next.if your light is still on take it to you mec or chev dealier and have it scanned .most of the time its a o2 senserthat will trun the light on good luck

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  • Posted on May 15, 2009

SOURCE: how to reset the check engine light on a 2005

remove the battery terminals for about 15 mins, that will reset your computer, if you turn it back on and get the same check engine light there is an underlying problem, only certain codes will trigger that light to come on, you'll need to take it to a mech to be sorted sorry to say, hope all goes well for you, matt

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SOURCE: I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu. The check engine

P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak). How to fix I'm not sure, but I know the code sir!

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SOURCE: chevy malibu check engine light on code P1665 what

P1665 Evap vent solenoid control circuit

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  • Posted on Nov 13, 2009

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Hello. Actually there are a couple of ways to reset the check engine light. there are a couple ways to turn off the check engine light. The first way, which is the preferred way, is take it to a mechanic who will use a scanner and clear the codes, or you can simply unhook your battery for a few seconds, and then hook it back up. Either way will work, but if you didnt fix the problem it will come back on. NOTE: some auto zone stores, and other parts stores with scanners will do this for you as a free service.

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