Repair 7

How to Turn Off an Engine Light on a Mazda

You can turn off the check engine light yourself manually on your Mazda. When the light illuminates on the instrument panel, it is telling you that there is a problem with the valves, solenoids or sensors on the Mazda. In any case, its a problem that needs to be looked at immediately by a qualified mechanic. Turning off the light is a very quick and fairly simple process that requires just a couple of basic tools.

Instructions

1

Lift the hood of your vehicle and prop it open. Remove the negative cable from the battery terminal by loosening the nut on the cable with a 10-mm end wrench. (If you have a Miata, the battery is in the trunk.)

2

Wait for five minutes, taking care not to allow the negative battery clamp to touch the positive clamp or the positive side of the battery.

3

Reattach the negative cable to the battery and tighten the nut using the end wrench.

4

Put the key into the ignition and turn it to "On." Look at the instrument panel to make sure the check engine light has turned off.