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#28 of 32 Re: Check engine light [vicaguilar] by bolivar Feb 23, 2009 (4:08 pm)
Replying to: vicaguilar (Feb 23, 2009 3:51 pm) I don't understand. Are you saying the check engine light does not come on when initially starting the engine, during the time when all lights 'light up' as a test of the light?   Or, are you saying your check engine light is on all the time? Replies to this message: vicaguilar (Feb 23, 2009 8:38 pm) bolivar (Feb 23, 2009 10:24 pm) vicaguilar (Feb 24, 2009 9:50 am) and 1 more...
#29 of 32 Re: Check engine light [bolivar] by vicaguilar Feb 23, 2009 (8:38 pm)
Replying to: bolivar (Feb 23, 2009 4:08 pm) The check engine light never comes on. Replies to this message: bolivar (Feb 23, 2009 10:24 pm) vicaguilar (Feb 24, 2009 9:50 am) bolivar (Feb 24, 2009 9:44 pm)
#30 of 32 Re: Check engine light [vicaguilar] by bolivar Feb 23, 2009 (10:24 pm)
Replying to: vicaguilar (Feb 23, 2009 8:38 pm) Well, my bet is that some time in the cars past it had a check engine light set and the owner wanted to sell it. So, he got to the light and removed the bulb.....   Bulbs like this seldom burn out. If 'failed' the failure is in the main auto 'computer' that monitor the sensors and turns this light on. Replies to this message: vicaguilar (Feb 24, 2009 9:50 am) bolivar (Feb 24, 2009 9:44 pm)
#31 of 32 Re: Check engine light [bolivar] by vicaguilar Feb 24, 2009 (9:50 am)
Replying to: bolivar (Feb 23, 2009 10:24 pm) The computer did not catch the "failure" as the vehicle passed as far as the codes are concerned. My vehicle failed emissions because my Check engine light does not come on at all. If the buld has been removed or disconnected what do I have to do to replace it? On a different subject but same truck, When I try to put bright lights (high beam)on, headlights turn completely off. Headlights (low beam) work otherwise. Any ideas? Thanks for your help, Vic. Replies to this message: bolivar (Feb 24, 2009 9:44 pm)
#32 of 32 Re: Check engine light [vicaguilar] by bolivar Feb 24, 2009 (9:44 pm)
Replying to: vicaguilar (Feb 24, 2009 9:50 am) You've got to access the instrument panel area and check on the bulb. I don't know exactly how to tear into this. If you said in any of your post, I don't even remember what year, etc this is. For many autos, you pry off the trim around the instrument panel, then remove screws while will allow the panel to be pulled out, then the bulbs can be assessed.   Headlight problem - could be various things. Both high beams burned out. Ground problem for the high beams. The 'multi-function' switch is bad. This is the switch on the end of the stalk which is used for turn signals, dim light, etc - its inside the steering column. A bad switch has a higher probability of being the problem.   If you really, really want to know how to fix stuff like this, you need to buy the factory service manuals for your vehicle. These are sold at www.helminc.com which is the publisher for most auto manuals. They are expensive. But the one you find at the auto parts house, etc for $16 are, for most repairs, almost useless.

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