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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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engine check light

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I just observed that my check engine light is off. it was there but now it disappeared all of a sudden.

how shall i proceed to check it? where to start from?
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:45 AM
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find someone to pull the code.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:46 AM
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autozone will do it
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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If the light is off there is no code. Whatever the problem was, it went away.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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No! the problem is that the light is not coming ON at all even when u just put ignition switch ON
either there is a blown fuse or a lose connection somewhere.

where can i find the check engine light fuse?
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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If the light is off there is no code. Whatever the problem was, it went away.
The ecu saves freeze frame data, so although the light isn't on, there may still be an intermittent issue/code.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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For the light you probably need a new bulb.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by boostless
The ecu saves freeze frame data, so although the light isn't on, there may still be an intermittent issue/code.
Truth I definitely recommend that you check the data like boostless said. Computers still can store the code eventhough its not there its still saved in the ecu. You should just buy a pocketscanner obd2 code reader and read the code to find out what it is and report back.

Dont just reset the computer by pulling off the battery you will only be hurting yourself in the long-run if you do. Then after you get the problem fixed completely then reset the computer and drive it for a couple of miles after letting the computer re-learn itself and you should be good.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 01:42 AM
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I don't know why I'm not able to put my point across; either my english is getting weaker or you guys don't have a reading habit
Anyways, like I said light is OFF at all times so this is either a fuse problem or bulb gone bad or lose connection somewhere.
So to start with; where can I find the ecu check engine light fuse? If fuse is not blown then something to do with bulb or lose connection.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 02:56 AM
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I don't think a fuse would only effect your check engine light bulb ( of course this is a guess , but i have a good feeling ). I would lean more toward the bulb
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by techghost
I don't know why I'm not able to put my point across; either my english is getting weaker or you guys don't have a reading habit
Anyways, like I said light is OFF at all times so this is either a fuse problem or bulb gone bad or lose connection somewhere.
So to start with; where can I find the ecu check engine light fuse? If fuse is not blown then something to do with bulb or lose connection.
There's nothing wrong with your English, there's nothing wrong with our comprehension. You gave insufficient information for responders to understand what the problem was you were having.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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There's nothing wrong with your English, there's nothing wrong with our comprehension. You gave insufficient information for responders to understand what the problem was you were having.
:facepalm: sad but true
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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I'm having this same issue, CEL never comes on. I even changed the bulb and I have yet to ever see it come on. Even when the key is put to the accessories position??? Ive pulled all types of plugs under the hood trying to get it to come on and nothing
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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I understood after his second post.
Check the in house fuse cover, if you don't know where that's located it's right under the left side of the drivers dash and steering wheel, should be a picture of a engine with a fan I believe, if you're still having trouble there's more information in the owners manual of where it should be located.
If the fuse is fine you'll probably just have to unscrew the instrument panel out, it's pretty easy to figure out, the light should be a wedge light you just twist out.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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The dude lives in Dubai. No autozone. If you get cobb AP, you can check it out. Also good for tuning so well worth money for me.
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