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How do you reset the check engine light on a 2002 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE?

There are a couple of ways to reset the check engine light on a 2002 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE.

Method 1: Using a scan tool

1. Connect the scan tool to your vehicle's diagnostic port.

2. Turn on the ignition.

3. Follow the prompts on the scan tool to navigate to the "Trouble Codes" or "DTCs" menu.

4. Select the check engine light code you want to reset.

5. Follow the prompts on the scan tool to reset the code.

Method 2: Disconnecting the battery

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal from your vehicle's battery.

2. Wait at least 10 minutes.

3. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.

Method 3: Using a code reader

1. Turn on the ignition.

2. Plug the code reader into your vehicle's diagnostic port.

3. Follow the prompts on the code reader to read the check engine light code.

4. Follow the prompts on the code reader to reset the code.

Method 4: Driving your vehicle

In some cases, the check engine light may reset itself after driving your vehicle for a certain amount of time.