I have noticed that my 380 is geting harder to start - it takes a few more cranks especially when cold. That said it is on its original battery and the car was manufactured in late 2005 so it is probably due for a new battery.

This morning - especially cold - it was doing the same thing. Took 5 or so cranks to start - then the CEL light stayed on.

I am fairly sure the difficult cranking caused the CEL light to trigger as the car drives as normal.

Is there anyway I can clear the CEL without a trip to the dealer? It is a pain in the ass to leave the car with them. Or should I check the fault code rather than doing that.

I am getting a new battery this weekend

I have noticed that my 380 is geting harder to start - it takes a few more cranks especially when cold. That said it is on its original battery and the car was manufactured in late 2005 so it is probably due for a new battery.

This morning - especially cold - it was doing the same thing. Took 5 or so cranks to start - then the CEL light stayed on.

I am fairly sure the difficult cranking caused the CEL light to trigger as the car drives as normal.

Is there anyway I can clear the CEL without a trip to the dealer? It is a pain in the ass to leave the car with them. Or should I check the fault code rather than doing that.

I am getting a new battery this weekend

Wait until the weekend when you get your new battery. When they disconnect to install the new battery the CEL will be reset.

Just disconnect the battery and put your foot on the brake for a minute

reconnect and its gone

thanks guys

Just disconnect the battery and put your foot on the brake for a minute

reconnect and its gone

:bowrofl:

Now how did you find that out? Your witchdoctor abilities coming out...lol

:bowrofl:

Now how did you find that out? Your witchdoctor abilities coming out...lol

I dont know but it worked

it dropped a CEL just before I was going to a social meet and I was not happy

disconnected the battery and sat in the car with the foot on the brake (to drain the EPROM ??) started the car with a jump pack and it was gone

Yep and it worked- thanks for saving me a trip to the dealer. the CEL has gone away and hasn't come back