Engine Warning light-Any easy way to Disable?

LMarkoya · 10-16-05, 02:40 PM

OK....standard thread here....have a 95 Legend (have a 92 also and love them). But its time for the emmissions test here in CT. THe code I get is a 12....all vacuum lines have been cleans and it al checks out perfectly...only I still get the light....and as we all know...I can't even start the test with a light on. I am quite sure the car is functioning well....but I need to get through this damn test as the state is now holding my Registration till I pass....
So...any easy way to disable the light...temp or permanent?

Any help appreciated
I searched the forum for hours and never got an answer for this question.
Oh....and I have pulled fuse 15 with no luck.

Thanks again in advance

Ballistic · 10-16-05, 02:42 PM

hey welcome

remove cluster and remove bulb

logic · 10-16-05, 03:54 PM

I would pull the ecu connector and remove the wire that runs to the bulb (connector A, wire 13, blue, top row middle right under the locking tab) if you remove it carefully you can re-insert it when you wish with no damage to anything and it's a lot easier than removing the dash....(at least I think so...)
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logic · 10-16-05, 03:59 PM

Here's one more I missed...

Hotstartup · 10-17-05, 12:55 AM

remove the bulb, cheapest way to make sure u never know the engine has a problem. lol

RangerJoe · 10-17-05, 02:12 AM

fix the problem you cheap a-hole

Boru · 10-17-05, 02:17 AM

NPR's "Click and Clack" suggested that fuel/air mix changes when one
lets up on the accelerator and the change triggers the "check engine" light.
A starting point is the PCV ($24.00 at dealer, less elsewhere.) My light stopped
when 1. I changed the VSS, 2. the temperature dropped (Fall,) and 3. I removed
the PCV from the Head and shook it to see if it rattled (it did after I shook it.)
I am clueless; however, my "check engine" light no longer comes on when I lift
my foot from the gas after highway driving. I would change the PCV as a starting
point. Also, consider the CRC "pass any emission test" liquid available at Advance Auto
for about $5-7.00. I did pass my emission test; however,I had no previous problems in prior inspections. At 240,000 miles. I did not want to take a chance passing the
inspection without PCV/CRC efforts. My results were "low" on the chart; the car passed by a wide margin. Perhaps it was the Autumnal equinox; I do not know.
Have you "failed" a test, or are you just concerned about passing? The "check
engine" light might be irrelevant to an emission test depending on the state (CA?)

arcinguy · 10-17-05, 03:52 AM

I say fix it

**502 MotorSports** · 10-17-05, 08:29 AM

Fix it.
CEL = emissions problem. So WHY waste your time?

nasriaz · 10-17-05, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RangerJoe

fix the problem you cheap a-hole

MUAHAHAHAHAHA. Phil, this is your best reply ever.

10-16-05, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
LMarkoya Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 1 Car 1: 92, 95 Legends iTrader: (0)	Engine Warning light-Any easy way to Disable? OK....standard thread here....have a 95 Legend (have a 92 also and love them). But its time for the emmissions test here in CT. THe code I get is a 12....all vacuum lines have been cleans and it al checks out perfectly...only I still get the light....and as we all know...I can't even start the test with a light on. I am quite sure the car is functioning well....but I need to get through this damn test as the state is now holding my Registration till I pass.... So...any easy way to disable the light...temp or permanent? Any help appreciated I searched the forum for hours and never got an answer for this question. Oh....and I have pulled fuse 15 with no luck. Thanks again in advance

10-16-05, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ballistic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: socal Posts: 2,665 Car 1: 1988 944 Turbo iTrader: (7)	hey welcome remove cluster and remove bulb __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...44/avatar2.jpg

10-16-05, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
logic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denver area Posts: 447 Car 1: '92 ls sedan forest green iTrader: (0)	I would pull the ecu connector and remove the wire that runs to the bulb (connector A, wire 13, blue, top row middle right under the locking tab) if you remove it carefully you can re-insert it when you wish with no damage to anything and it's a lot easier than removing the dash....(at least I think so...) [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6665/92ls8io.th.jpg My Baby!! 1992 Legend LS Sedan - 104k Miles:Aftermarket spoiler: GS rims: Factory block heater Soon to come: Projectors W/ 6000k HIDs - Anti-sway bars - LSD - LED turn signals in side view mirrors

10-16-05, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
logic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denver area Posts: 447 Car 1: '92 ls sedan forest green iTrader: (0)	Here's one more I missed... __________________ http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6665/92ls8io.th.jpg My Baby!! 1992 Legend LS Sedan - 104k Miles:Aftermarket spoiler: GS rims: Factory block heater Soon to come: Projectors W/ 6000k HIDs - Anti-sway bars - LSD - LED turn signals in side view mirrors

10-17-05, 12:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hotstartup Type I King Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,198 Car 1: 92 LS Sedan Car 2: 91 LS Coupe 5 spd iTrader: (7)	remove the bulb, cheapest way to make sure u never know the engine has a problem. lol Last edited by Hotstartup : 10-17-05 at 03:46 AM.

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10-17-05, 02:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
RangerJoe werd..... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 6,220 Car 1: 92 LS coupe 5spd iTrader: (4)	fix the problem you cheap a-hole

10-17-05, 02:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
Boru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 426 Car 1: 91L 5spd blue cpe Car 2: 92LS 5spd gray cpe iTrader: (0)	NPR's "Click and Clack" suggested that fuel/air mix changes when one lets up on the accelerator and the change triggers the "check engine" light. A starting point is the PCV ($24.00 at dealer, less elsewhere.) My light stopped when 1. I changed the VSS, 2. the temperature dropped (Fall,) and 3. I removed the PCV from the Head and shook it to see if it rattled (it did after I shook it.) I am clueless; however, my "check engine" light no longer comes on when I lift my foot from the gas after highway driving. I would change the PCV as a starting point. Also, consider the CRC "pass any emission test" liquid available at Advance Auto for about $5-7.00. I did pass my emission test; however,I had no previous problems in prior inspections. At 240,000 miles. I did not want to take a chance passing the inspection without PCV/CRC efforts. My results were "low" on the chart; the car passed by a wide margin. Perhaps it was the Autumnal equinox; I do not know. Have you "failed" a test, or are you just concerned about passing? The "check engine" light might be irrelevant to an emission test depending on the state (CA?)

10-17-05, 03:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
arcinguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 210 Car 1: 1994 L Sedan iTrader: (0)	I say fix it

10-17-05, 08:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
502 MotorSports 502MotorSports.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ATLVILLE Posts: 9,445 Car 1: e39 540i Car 2: e46 325xi \| e46 330i Car 3: S430 iTrader: (0)	Fix it. CEL = emissions problem. So WHY waste your time? __________________ The Hotness! Elevate Your Standards.... Legend Mod Money! Jasmyn \| Final e39 Pics \| 502MotorSports MySpace

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