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STUPID "Check Engine Light" 850 1994

In MA it's an automatic inspection failure if the Engine light is on and I only have until Friday to have the car inspected. How can I temporarily disconnect the "Check Engine Light"?

Marco








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    Re: STUPID "Check Engine Light" 850 1994

    Marco, I live in MA and know exactly what you are talking about. The thing is, though is that the CEL may be indicating a real problem, so read the codes (you are lucky and can do it without special tools, MY96 and on the cars are required to be equipped with OBDII connector and need a special tool to read/reset codes). So, read the codes and then clear them. See how long the light stays out before it goes on again. You may have enough time to pass inspection. OTOH, if the problem is real and you do have a problem with the emission system, you won't pass the tailpipe sniffer test. So, any way you slice it, you must read those codes and diagnose the problem.

    Good luck









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    Re: STUPID "Check Engine Light" 850 1994

    You have a 94'. RESET IT YOURSELF!








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    Re: STUPID "Check Engine Light" 850 1994

    You might be lucky by disconnecting the battery for about two minutes.








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    Re: STUPID "Check Engine Light" 850 1994

    if you must, follow the instrux on bay 13 on how to change bulbs on the dash. twist out the bulb....then you have to reinstall it later and go thru the same labor. you should be able to clear it on a 94, cant you? i have a 96 so i know i dont have th gizmo that your should have (just behind the right headlamp)

    good luck on the inspection







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