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How to reset engine management light EML

How to reset engine management light EML?

Answer

To reset your engine management light (EML) is simple. You first need to buy a OBD 2 scanner and scan your car for faults. The scanners nowadays are quite cheap around £50 and we have recommended which scanners to by below click here to view the scanners. You simply find your cars OBD 2 port usually above the accelerator pedal and plug the machine in, then scan the car for faulty. Once the scan has finished you click clear fault, and the scanner will clear all the errors.

Reset your EML yourself

Buy an OBD2 scanner and delete the codes

2 simple steps on how to reset or clear engine management light EML on your car.

To reset or clear the engine management light buy one of the 3 recommended scanners click here. Note the more expensive models cover more vehicle makes and functions.

Once you have your scanner you are ready to scan your vehicle. Firstly, you will need to find your OBD2 port. Usually under the steering wheel, under or in the glove box or near the gear stick. Just do a quick google search of where your OBD2 port is located.

Now plug your scanner and turn your cars ignition on. Once the cars ignition is on the scanner should power on.

STEPS to reset engine management light EML

  1. Now to reset your engine management light select the OBD2/EOBD menu button on the scanner. This will then start linking to your vehicle.

2. When the linking has finished it will display the diagnostic menu. Select the second option “Erase Codes” and confirm. This will then erase all your error codes.

Reset your EML yourself

Buy an OBD2 scanner and delete the codes

Will engine management light EML reset itself?

Only on a few occasions and depending on vehicle model will the Engine management light EML reset itself. Most of the time you will need to use a ODB 2 scanner to reset the Engine management light EML. View below where we have listed the 3 best affordable scanners you can buy.

Engine management light reset tool EML

Autel is one of the best OBD2 reader manufactures out there. We have listed the 3 best cheapest OBD 2 scanners in our opinion below. Please be aware of fake or cheap OBD2 readers that could brick your car and cause more damage. The readers below we have used and tested in our workshop, we cant recommend or comment on other brands. The cheaper models are limited to which cars you can read and functionality.

Reset engine management light on Volkswagen, VW, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Vauxhall, Audi, Toyota, Kia, Nissan, Hyundai, Peugeot, Land Rover, Skoda, SEAT, MINI, Renault, Volvo, Citroen, Honda, Mazda, Jaguar, Suzuki, Dacia, Fiat, Mitsubishi, Lexus, Porsche, MG, Jeep, DS and more

You can reset your engine management light EML using the Autel MaxiLink on the following makes, Volkswagen, VW, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Vauxhall, Audi, Toyota, Kia, Nissan, Hyundai, Peugeot, Land Rover, Skoda, SEAT, MINI, Renault, Volvo, Citroen, Honda, Mazda, Jaguar, Suzuki, Dacia, Fiat, Mitsubishi, Lexus, Porsche, MG, Jeep, DS and more

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Is the Airbag light or SRS on a mot failure?

Can your car pass its mot with the airbag light or SRS on?

Answer

Yes it will fail! If your airbag light is on or your SRS supplementary restraint system warning lamp is on it will fail its MOT. It comes under section 7.1.5 and 7.1.6 in the manual and is a Major failure. You can also try to reset the airbag or SRS light which may resolve the problem.


What the DVSA MOT manual states is the following.

7.1.5. Airbags

This inspection is for all airbags fitted as original equipment other than on Class 3 vehicles.

A passenger airbag that is switched off is not a defect.

DEFECTCATEGORY
(a) An airbag fitted as original equipment obviously missingMajor
(b) Not in use 
(c) An airbag obviously inoperativeMajor

7.1.6. Supplementary restraint system (SRS)

DEFECTCATEGORY
(a) An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunctionMajor

What is an Airbag or SRS light and how to fix it?

An airbag light or SRS supplementary restraint system warning lamp is the cars way of warning you there is a fault with the safety of your car. It could be an airbag faulty, switch or sensor. Its difficult to tell what it is without scanning your car using an OBD2 scanner.

The warning light could be a simple easy fix. Common airbag fault is when you push the front seat back and it moves the connector and just needs to be reset. See below on how to reset the light.

Where to buy a OBD 2 scanner from?

You need to buy a OBD 2 Scanner to plug into your car to reset the airbag or SRS light, these scanners use to cost £1000s but now they are so cheap you could buy one for around £50. This is the same price we would charge to scan your car each time in our workshop! If you buy your own, you can scan your car as many times as you want and any other cars you or your friends and family have.

Autel is one of the best OBD2 reader manufactures out there. We have listed the 3 best cheapest OBD 2 scanners in our opinion below. Please be aware of fake or cheap OBD2 readers that could brick your car and cause more damage. The readers below we have used and tested in our workshop, we cant recommend or comment on other brands.

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MOT inspection manual for cars and passenger vehicles

Inspection processes and rules for car, private bus and light commercial vehicle (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicle) MOT tests.

MOT inspection manual for cars and passenger vehicles

Definitions, vehicle classes, reasons to refuse to test a vehicle, narrow track vehicles, historic vehicles and inspection procedures for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

Identification of the vehicle

Registration plate (number plate) and vehicle identification number rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

Brakes

Brake condition and operation, service brakes, secondary brakes, parking brakes, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic braking system (EBS) and brake fluid rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

Steering

Mechanical condition, steering wheel and column or handlebar, forks and yokes, steering play and electronic power steering (EPS) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

Visibility

Field of vision, bonnet catches, condition of the glass, the view to the rear, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

Headlamp, position lamps, daytime running lamps, stop lamps, indicators, hazard warning lamps, fog lamps, reversing lamps, lighting ‘tell-tales’, trailer electrical socket, electrical wiring and battery rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension

Axle, wheel bearing, wheel and tyres, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and suspension (including springs, shock absorbers, and suspension arms and joints) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

Body, structure and attachments

Structure and attachments (including exhaust system and bumpers), and body and interior (including doors and catches, seats and floor) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

Other equipment

Seat belts and restraint systems, airbags, anti-theft devices, horn, speedometer, speed limiter and electronic stability control (ESC) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

Nuisance

Noise, exhaust emissions, engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (sometimes called an engine management light or ‘EML’), and fluid leak rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.


Supplementary tests for buses and coaches

Supplementary tests for buses and coaches
Entrance and exit doors, emergency exits, passenger grab handles, steps and stair rules and inspection for bus and coach MOT tests.

Seat belt installation checks

Seat belt installation rules and inspection for vehicles fitted with more than 8 passenger seats and first used before 1 October 2001.
Appendix A: Structural integrity and corrosion
Assessing corrosion and methods of repair for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Appendix B: Tyre load index tables
Tyre load rating and exceptions, and tyre load index tables for single wheel and dual wheel configurations for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Appendix C: Seat belt fitment tables
Seat belt fitment rules for passenger vehicles, motor caravans, ambulances, minibuses, coaches, buses other than with standing passengers, goods vehicles, and 3-wheeled vehicles, tricycles and quadricycles MOT tests.