My fuel tank almost empty. I filled the tank, but the fuel gauge remained on empty and the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light came on. A few days later, the fuel gauge began working properly again. I took the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder to my local Advance Auto Parts. They connected up their little diagnostic machine confirmed that the cause of the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light was the fuel gauge sensor. As the fuel gauge is now functional, I requested that he reset the light. He said he was not allowed to do that due to some legal issue. My question is "How can I reset the circuit? and Do I need to purchase special equipment to do this?"

I had the same problem since May with my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder brough it to my dealer 4 times during the course if 3 mos. Then I finally called Nissan Consumer and filed a complaint. Since this was due to a recall that was done to my car, there was no charge. They had to put a whole new fuel gauge sensor. I suggest to take it to a Nissan dealer because there is a recall for Fuel Gauge faulty reading that was put out in March or so 2010, so your car would qualify for the recall at no cost to the customer.

Is not ilegall but they want to have control. You need to disconnect your battery cables for at least 5 minutes or more, some CMU in a auto will reset after the electrical system is disconnected. Now some cases you may need to buy a OBDII code reader unit from your local auto store to connected to your auto then erase the code.

MECHANICS TIME!!