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Automotive articles 83 [2051]Complications of Resetting your Check Engine Light The check engine light or service engine soon light is directly connected to your cars computer and monitors the emission system. This warning light was federally mandated by our government to notify the driver that the vehicle may be polluting the atmosphere. The check engine light is all about the war on pollution, global warming and smog. One of the main problems with this emission system-monitoring device is that it is very sensitive. Often you will find that this light is illuminated for a minor malfunction or even an intermittent problem. This is why the first step in the solution to the problem is to clear the code and retest the vehicle to see if the light returns. The problem with this is that the fastest way to reset the check engine light is to disconnect the battery. But there are many systems in your vehicle that require constant battery power. Most people dont realize that your vehicle computer adapts to your driving habits. Your vehicle computer stores memory functions such as shift points, idle speed and throttle position for the primary driver. When you disconnect the vehicle battery you wipe out this memory and the computer returns to a default mode, which may make the vehicle run in a manner that you are not accustomed to. Other complications that may arise from disconnecting battery power to your vehicle may include that the radio will not work after you reconnect the battery. Most vehicles today have theft protected radio systems. When you disconnect the battery the radio thinks that it is being stolen. Re-activating the radio can be a lot of trouble, and in most cases includes obtaining the code from the vehicle manufacturer to reactivate the radio. Another common problem you may run into by disconnecting power from the vehicle is that many vehicles today have a factory installed alarm system. When power is removed from the system. The vehicle