Saturday, May 10, 2014

How to Clear the Check Engine Light on a 1995 Escort

You can clear the Check Engine light on your 95 Ford Escort using a computerized tool called an OBD I scanner. Retrieve the engine trouble codes using the OBD I scanner and make the necessary repairs before clearing the Check Engine light. If you clear the Check Engine light before repairing the Escort, you can damage the engine, the emissions system or the cars on-board diagnostics (OBD) computer.

Instructions

    1

    Locate the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) port on the drivers side dashboard under the steering column.

    2

    Plug the OBD I scanner into the DLC port.

    3

    Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "On" position. This will power on the scanner.

    4

    Select the "Clear Codes" or similar option. Wait for the scanner to return to the main menu. This will indicate that the task has been completed.

    5

    Unplug the scanner and start the engine. Verify that the Check Engine light has shut off.


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