odd, strange, unusual... My wife took the truck out today(these things only happen to my wife) and the f@&*!n thing died on her! This is a leftover 06 w/ 3,000 miles. I looked at it on the side of the road for 5 min. and found that the ground wire running from the computer was completely loose. Tightened it and fired 'er right up. The check engine light is on still, probably from the computer being reset? How long will it take to reset?

 

Generally if you disconnect the battery, the CEL will go out. If the problem persists, it will come back on.

 

I was told once to disconnect the battery for 15 minutes. Rehook and then turn the ignition all the way to on, but don't start it. Leave it in the on position for 2-3 minutes then cut it off. Take the key out, put key back in and start the truck. That is suposed to recall the check engine light and it should stay off after that.

 

It's as simple as disconnecting the battery for ~20-30 min or so.

 

thanks guys

 

That, or you can PROPERLY reset it, by opening the fuse box, and pulling all the fuses that say PCM on them.... and then get inside, and turn the key to Start for 15 seconds.... hear the chime, replug the fuses, and close the fuxe box...

 

or disconnect the bat and do the key for 15 sec..

 

gee, what a wealth of knowledge. Almost too much of a good thing. I can't decide whose advice to take. The moderator seems like asafe bet.

 

All of them work...

My way is the "proper" way to do it, however...

I don't know of many other people who know this method, but it's the correct method...

 

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Always wanted to use that one...