How do you reset the check engine light on a Kia Sedona?

How do you reset the check engine light on a Kia Sedona?

How Do You Reset Your Check Engine Light?

  1. Turn off your ignition.
  2. Don some safety glasses and gloves.
  3. Locate the negative terminal.
  4. Loosen the negative terminal’s nut with a wrench, then pull the connector from the battery, keeping it to the side for 30 to 60 seconds.
  5. Reconnect the cable and tighten with your wrench.

How much does a code reader cost?

The price can start as low as $30 for the most basic of entry-level OBD scanners and up to more than $100 for more feature-oriented models, that allow the owner or mechanic to perform maintenance in a much more convenient manner.

What does the maintenance required light mean on a Kia?

The maintenance required light is simply indicating that the car is due for an oil change or other routine servicing. Your Check Engine light will either be orange, yellow, or red, depending on the manufacturer, and it will either be the words ‘CHECK ENGINE’ or it will be shaped as an engine.

What happens if you fail to heed Kia check engine light?

Failure to heed this warning could lead to your engine experiencing catastrophic failure. Lucky for all Kia drivers, the on-board diagnostics and repair systems are getting better and better every year. The 2019 Kia Sorento, for instance, features a number of important features that make driving safer than ever.

Where can I Reset my Kia engine light?

If you don’t, you can easily drop in to Horne Kia’s service department and have us reset your engine light for you while you wait. Our Horne Kia dealership is just a short drive from Phoenix, Chandler, Tempe, and anywhere in the Greater Pheonix Area. Ok.

Why are the spark plugs on my Kia not working?

Spark plugs ignite the fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber of your vehicle. The spark plug wires deliver the spark from the ignition coil to the spark plugs. If you don’t replace it you will experience poor performance and reduced fuel economy and worn plugs can cause a clogged catalytic converter or damage to ignition coils and O2 sensors.

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