Press simulatneously the BAND button and bottom NAV button on the left side of the LCD and release. All instrument cluster and HVAC control lights will flash momentarily, then go off, and then a menu will appear on the LCD to read and clear DTCs.
Note: This currently DOES NOT work on the CTS-V
For 2003/4 CTS non Navigation System:
Press and hold the F1 and F6 buttons simultaneously; the Driver Infomation Center (DIC) will clear and a menu will appear to read and clear DTCs. (Need to confirm this method)
For 2004 CTS-V
Call onstar if your check engine light comes on. They can then run a remote diagnostic and provide you the Trouble code. Check the below list to find out the problem
You need a OBD 2 scanner/reader to erase the codes
I just went to an auto parts store and they let me borrow their scanner.
The only way to check is to plug your car's computer to the scanner which are avalable at the auto parts store. AUTO ZONE does it for free.
since 1995 to present, you have to retrieve codes by use of a obd2 scanner.
You can't. It requires a scanner to read them.
You can't, you must use a scanner.
You need to go to a shop that has a scanner and they can retrieve the codes and diagnose the problem for you.
You can't. You need the codes and a scanner.
No obd2 requires a code reader or scanner.
You need some sort of a scanner to plug in to retrive the codes from the computer. Prefer using a Kia scanner for best results.
From '96 up the Tauri (and all cars) had OBD2 systems, which (I believe) can not be read without a scanner. Many chain auto parts stores will check codes on these cars for free.
optical reader