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1996 FORD TAURUS
100,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
TAMMY LYONS
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How do you reset the computer?
Jan 2, 2019 at 9:12 PM
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Good morning,
The correct way is to do it with a scan tool.
if you do not have one, you can remove a battery cable, the negative only, for about thirty seconds.
Do you have any codes? clearing codes without diagnosing and repairs does nothing. they will return as they need to be addressed.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Roy
Jan 2, 2019 at 9:34 PM
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