Title says it all, this is on a 22re 1st gen. It has lots of problems, but CEL has never come on unless i use the jumper thing. is their a way the PO could have dissabled it? and is their a way i can make it go on? something i might be able to unhook?

 

try unpluging the 02 sensor if that dont work maying the bulb is burnt out

 

you could also unplug the maf sensor

 

The CEL should light up w/ the key in the run position and engine off.
I have seen some crazy things done w/ CEL's (bulb taken out/wires cut)!

 

well i knew my bulb was good, because it would light up when key was turned, but now i know a few more things. Like if i remove the MAF the CEL light does turn on woo hoo, also my truck wont run long without the MAF plugged in. Thanks all for your help, i guess the 22re light does not turn on very often.

 

it shouldnt come on unless there is an electrical malfunction or egr prob w/ the motor. and i have seen people wire the efi fuse to kill the 2trip logic to the ecu.

 

In my FSM I read the method to check the CEL. IIRC it involves connecting two of the test connections. I can't remember where I read that. If you really need to check your light let me know and I'll try to find the procedure in the FSM for you.