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Old 02-19-2012, 02:50 PM
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Way of MAKING the check engine light come on? Need to test it

With the problems I've been having lately I should have seen the check engine light but never did. Anyway of testing it to make sure that it will come on when it needs to?
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Go into USER CP and add your rigs specs to your signature line. It will help for answering questions.

Plug a code reader in....you may have a stored code.

Your fuse or bulb on the dash may be burned out if you don't see it come on for a second or two when you turn the key to start.

Oops.....I see James already cover this last item below.

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It should come on when you turn the key on with the engine off for the first few seconds.
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^^^^ THAT. No code reader needed. Each and every vehicle's CEL will come on with the turn of the key and engine not running.
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Yea. Good point. Duh!
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