I noticed today that when I start my Lancer OZ, and all the lights in the instrument panel light up for testing, my "Service Engine Soon" does not light up.

I'm not sure if it ever did, but the problem is that I have a Kamikaze header installed as well a test pipe from RRM, and the CEL has not been activated yet after like 4 months with the test pipe and like two weeks with the header.

Can anyone tell me if their "Service Engine" Soon lights up momentarily when your start up your car everyday.

Should I reset my ECU? Any suggestions?
Both of the O2 sensors are plugged in to the test pipe and header.


H E L P

 

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Could anyone please go out to their car, start it up and tell me if you see the check engine light, light up or not?

Please.

 

I'm not near my car but I'm pretty sure it comes on.

 

Yes, the Check Engine light lights up when you first start the car.

 

thanks,
that confirms my problem
hopefully I can get it fixed under warranty

 

If you take it in for warranty, you might want to get the stck cat on and drop the test pipe. They could void your warranty.
Anyone agree with that?

 

THe header sets off CE light, not test pipe. Probably killed bulb when you installed the header. My guess is bulb.

 

I didn't think of that. good call.

 

thank you guys! how hard is it to check on those bulbs?

Can I remove the panel to check?

 

I have no idea? I know a saw a thread where some mentioned changing their dash color, who it was I have no idea.

 

Ok, so I found out what my problem was with light not coming on during the initial startup:


The freakin' lightbulb was missing! That's right, Mitsubishi forgot to install the freakin' bulb for that important function!
What kind of BS is that?

Anyway, I chose to use the light bulb that reminds you to wear your seatbelt while I can find a bulb replacement.


Thanks to whoever mentioned that the bulb could have been burned, you pointed me to the right direction, I would have been really mad if I was obligated to remove my header to be able to bring the car to the dealer.

Let's celebrate,