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Tom Dattilo Posted on Apr 11, 2014
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Replace check engine light bulb

My check engine light is not working .How do I replace bulb or could there be other reasons .

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You have to remove the dash panel to replace the bulb, if the bulb is good you could have a bad computer

  • chris Apr 16, 2015

    Where is the computer that is connected to the check engine light

  • chris Apr 16, 2015

    Do I need to remove the dash to change check engine light

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