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Old 06-04-2010, 05:13 PM
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check engine light

does a 84 toy carbureted comes with the check engine lite? mine does not come on and I need it smog soon
Old 06-04-2010, 05:16 PM
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lol how do I explain this?

smog is a state law, therefore, your truck does not know when you "NEED" to get smog. the engine light only turns on when it has a malfunctional code given to a part on your truck. nothing to do with smogging at a certain time.
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see answer in duplicate post https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f115...engine-209982/
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mack92 the reason i ask is because i have 85 jeep carb and when i open the swith the check engine comes on but once i stert the engine it goes away meaning there are no codes on
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thanks exxteme22r hope u r rite
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I've had my gauge assembly apart and I know there is no CEL. Believe me If anyone on here is gonna have a CEL come on on their carbed truck it me, running a weber carb, NO EGR or anything emissions related hooked up.
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lol i wouldn't know... i have a 92 4runner, and mine comes on every winter.
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