How do i use an OBD II scanner....?

Question:
...To erase a "check engine soon" light that was caused from not puting my gas cap on tightly. Do I hook it up to something ? Where do i find it ? What is it im hooking it up to ?

Answers:

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First thing you need is the scan tool.

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The connector should be under the driver side dashboard, usually on the left hand side. IT may or may not have a cover over it.

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If the scanner is an actron heres what to do:
1)Turn the key on to the number 2 position. Accesories are on, but the engine is off.
2) Plug in the scanner into the connector
3) Hit Read, the screen should say linking
4) Write down the code number should be pxxxx
If it says code 1 of __ then use number 5
5) Use the arrows to scroll up and down
6)Hit erase, it will ask you if your sure, hit yes, then it will ask you to verify the engine is off, hit enter

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Thats it, those instructions will work for the loaner one AutoZone gives out

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There should be a long D-style connector, usually covered with a little door of plastic under the steering wheel area.

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Do you have a scanner? If not, you can disconnect the battery for about 30 minutes to clear the codes.

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Wolfyss has it right, when you hook up the scanner do not start your engine, just turn the key till everything is on.... the scanner will read the codes, then you can scroll through, if you have more than 1 code and erase them.
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