IS DTC only be cleared by Dealership?

***Herblenny*** · 08-06-2008, 05:15 PM

I replaced my steering wheel and now DTC code for airbag is on.. I know the airbag is good and only thing was that I didn't disconnect the ground before removing.. I know, that was dumb.. but now its reading a DTC code.. i checked everything twice/three times and everything seems good..

Anyone know if DTC code could be only be cleared by dealer?? Or can I clear it?? thanks!

PHIL

mazdamaniac · 08-06-2008, 08:15 PM

You replaced the steering wheel with another, functioning, OE steering wheel?

If so, pull the battery for 30 minutes and stand on the brake pedal for 30 seconds at the start of that time.

Not pulling the battery when you swapped the wheel could have led to your decapitation, not just a CEL, so consider yourself lucky.

***Herblenny*** · 08-09-2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazdamaniac

You replaced the steering wheel with another, functioning, OE steering wheel?

If so, pull the battery for 30 minutes and stand on the brake pedal for 30 seconds at the start of that time.

Not pulling the battery when you swapped the wheel could have led to your decapitation, not just a CEL, so consider yourself lucky.

Yes, I replaced it with another OE steering wheel (all black to black and red).
I know... I was being lazy and didn't think about it until I took the airbags off..

Thanks for the input.. I'll give that a try.

wite out · 08-22-2008, 08:18 AM

[QUOTE=Herblenny;38492]If so, pull the battery for 30 minutes and stand on the brake pedal for 30 seconds at the start of that time.QUOTE]

what is the procedure...a little more specifically? sorry I'm not trying to jack a thread, but I need to reset my engine codes because I disconnected the battery for 2 days, then the engine light came on and has stayed on. Nothing seems wrong so I don't want to waste my time at the stealership until necessary. Thanks ahead of time
~steve

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*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	IS DTC only be cleared by Dealership? I replaced my steering wheel and now DTC code for airbag is on.. I know the airbag is good and only thing was that I didn't disconnect the ground before removing.. I know, that was dumb.. but now its reading a DTC code.. i checked everything twice/three times and everything seems good.. Anyone know if DTC code could be only be cleared by dealer?? Or can I clear it?? thanks! PHIL __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

08-06-2008, 08:15 PM	#2
mazdamaniac Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Under my car iTrader: (0) Posts: 99 Rep Power: 17	You replaced the steering wheel with another, functioning, OE steering wheel? If so, pull the battery for 30 minutes and stand on the brake pedal for 30 seconds at the start of that time. Not pulling the battery when you swapped the wheel could have led to your decapitation, not just a CEL, so consider yourself lucky. __________________

08-22-2008, 08:18 AM	#4
wite out The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madison, AL iTrader: (0) Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	[QUOTE=Herblenny;38492]If so, pull the battery for 30 minutes and stand on the brake pedal for 30 seconds at the start of that time.QUOTE] what is the procedure...a little more specifically? sorry I'm not trying to jack a thread, but I need to reset my engine codes because I disconnected the battery for 2 days, then the engine light came on and has stayed on. Nothing seems wrong so I don't want to waste my time at the stealership until necessary. Thanks ahead of time ~steve __________________ Trying desperately to un-learn FWD