How do I reset my computer, without scan m

Tiny
JOSEPHDADKINS
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1999 Chevy Tahoe V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

i want to reset my computer, I don't have a scan tool and can't afford one. Can I push a button on my computer?
Friday, December 18th, 2009 AT 9:57 AM

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Tiny
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Go to autozone. They will scan your computer and clear the trouble codes for free.
If you need the PCM flashed, that is a whole different operation that will require more than just a scan tool.
Just disconnecting the battery wont work, the computer stores the codes.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 3:32 AM
Tiny
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IS THIS THE SAME TAHOE THAT YOU HAVE 4 OR 5 POSTS ON?
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 3:55 AM
Tiny
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Pull off the neg battery termanial wait twenty min, put back on, neg termanial----computer will reboot
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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 3:29 PM

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