Is there a reliable way to clear the Check Engine code and make it stay off?

I've read a lot about how you can go to Auto Zone and have them clear the code to turn the light off. But often the code just comes back on when using the vehicle in the near future.

Is there a reliable way to clear the Check Engine code and make it stay off?
The only way you are going to be able to keep the check engine light off is to fix the problem that is causing it to come on. You can have the codes cleared as many times as you want, but it will only keep the check engine light coming on again until you fix the problem that is causing it. The next time it comes on, have it checked and get the code. I have a reference to give you what the problem is, also I will need the make, model and year of your car to give you the correct code reading.





ADDITION TO ABOVE: I have read your additional details my friend, yes you have made it clear that you want the check engine light off and you want it to stay off. As I stated before, you MUST fix the problem that is causing it to come on. The check engine light will not come on just because it wants too, there actually has to be a problem for it to come on. when it comes on, you have a problem, it could be something as simple as a sensor which may only cost you a few bucks and you can put it on yourself, it could be something else. The first step to solving the problem is to find out what is causing the light to come on. I offered you my help, if the light is on now, go to autozone and let them read it with their scanner, BE SURE TO GET THE CODE. Post the code in your discription and I will be glad to look it up for you, please be sure to give the make model and year of your car along with the engine size. Then I can look up the code and tell you what the problem is that is causing the check engine light to come on. I say again, if your check engine light is on, you have a problem. They dont come on because they want too. The only way for it to be turned off and kept off is that you MUST fix the problem. If you car is a 1996 or later, the computer is a OBD II system and the check engine light can only be turned off with a code scanner. disconnecting the battery WILL NOT correct the problem, it will only reset the computer and the light will come back on after usually 100 miles.
Reply:When you Check Engine light comes on,it's for a reason.If you have the light turned off without making the necessary repairs,the computer will find the reason again and re-illuminate the light.Take the vehicle to a mechanic,not some kid who is currently failing phys ed.
Reply:Yes. It's called fixing the problem. It comes on for a reason. Ignoring the problem will not make it go away. In fact it will probably just get worse and cost more to fix. Yeah Auto Zone that,s a good place to go for advice. NOT!!!!
Reply:Get a #2 phillips head screwdriver. Carefully place the tip of the screwdriver over the center of the "check engine" light. Using a 3 lb. - 5 lb. hammer, strike the handle of the screwdriver sharply.





I believe that's the only truly reliable way to keep that danged thing off.
Reply:No problem. Get a big piece of black duct tape and paste it to your instrument panel over the top of the check engine light. Then your won't see it and it won't bother you anymore.
Reply:A friend of mine had an Olds that had the 'check engine' light keep going on and off. He had the engine checked out and nothing was wrong with it. He continued driving it and one day, lo and behold, the engine seized up. (it was either a bad oil pump or clogged oil ports)..
Reply:right....because you have to actually FIX the problem..not just turn the light off
Reply:Sure, just turn the ignition key off, And then check the engine. It won't come back on
Reply:I wish I knew what the code was. If it an emissions thing then clearing it out will keep it off. However since it keeps coming on that means it is being triggered everytime you clear it out. I see you didnt want to be told to fix it but honestly the only way to keep it off is to either fix it or you could pull the gauge cluster out and pull the light out. Which could be more work than fixing the problem. If your car runs fine and has no problems that you can tell by driving. It is probably something small and might only cost a couple of bucks and a few minutes of time.
Reply:I bet This Guy Is Trying to sell the car and not tell them they have a bad engine there are some really dirty people out their!

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