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Look for the OBD II port located near the emergency brake on the lower dashboard. The OBD II port will be the receptive end for the connector on the OBD II scanner tool. Examine the connector end of the tool and the receptive port to make sure you have the correct port. Plug the OBD II scanner tool into the port.

Close the doors, roll up the windows and turn on the OBD II scanner tool. Put the key into the ignition and turn it to "on," but take care not to start the engine. Turning the vehicle on will start the electrical system which will power the OBD II scanner tool and allow it to do its job. The engine needs to remain off for the scanner to work.

Wait for the screen on the scanner to stop flashing. The service engine light will have turned off. Turn the key in the ignition to "off" and unplug the scanner.

Restart the engine and verify that the service engine light is still off on the instrument panel. Turn off the car.

Pop open the hood of the vehicle. Find the battery. Behind the batter is a black fuse box. Release the retaining clips and lift off the top of the box.

Look for the "Reset" button below a reddish-orange block. Press the button and hold it for five seconds.

Put the key in the ignition and turn the vehicle on, but dont start the engine. Wait one minute. The light should have turned off. If not, turn off the vehicle and turn the ignition to the "ACC" setting. Press the "Reset" button again and hold it for 15 seconds.

Turn off the car and remove the key. Put the key back in the ignition and start the engine. Let it run for at least two minutes. The computer should now have registered the reset and the service engine light should now be off.

Put the key into the ignition. Press in the trip odometer knob.

Turn the ignition key to the first or "I" position while still depressing the trip odometer knob. Look for a message that says "51A" on the dashboard control panel next to the mileage counter.

Release the trip odometer knob and wait about three seconds.

Depress the trip odometer knob again and wait about 10 seconds. Wait for a message that says "RST" on the dashboard control panel next to the mileage counter. Release the trip odometer knob.

Press in the trip odometer knob and wait for "15,000" to appear on the control panel. Release the knob and turn the ignition key to the "Off" position.

Locate the fuse panel cover under the steering column. Open it by turning the knob and pulling down on it from the top by hand.

Plug the end of an OBD reset tool into the port inside the fuse panel. This port will be the same size and shape as the connector.

Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "II" position. Select the "Clear Codes" command on the reset tool.

Wait for the SES light to turn off. Unplug the reset tool and turn off the vehicle.

Place one railroad tie up on its side with the narrow end facing towards you. Measure 8 inches from the bottom corner to the center. Mark the spot with a marker. Using your straight edge draw a straight line from the mark to the adjacent bottom corner. The line should create a triangular shape. Repeat this step on the other railroad tie.

Use a chainsaw to cut out the triangular shape. This is the piece that youll use as a ramp.

Cut two 3-inch wedges out of the extra pieces of railroad tie with your chainsaw. Use these two pieces as stoppers for your auto ramp.

Glue each stopper to the front of the ramp. When you drive up onto the ramp, these stoppers help you know where to rest your vehicle. Drill the stoppers in place with screws to ensure they dont move.