Q: When you put a new coil on your car do you have the clear the chaeck engine light after you fix it

asked by on December 14, 2016

My car starting sputuring and the check engine light came on I had it check it was the coil clyinder 3 so I went ahead and replaced all coils my self but I don't know if I have to clear the check engine light after I have fixed it I test drive it and it's still doing the same thing

My car has 150000 miles.

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