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  • Anonymous Jun 20, 2008

    I need to replace a burn out check engine light. How do I remove the dash to get to the bulb.

  • Anonymous Feb 20, 2009

    Went through inspection and was told the check engine light was not working and that there is a trouble code indication in the computer. Without the light operating I cannot run the on-board diagnostics, or at least can't get the code as the on-board computer flashes the check engine light to indicate the trouble code.

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Why don't you ask the REAL question you want the answer to...I think we all know you are looking for the way to reach the check engine light to break it, not replace it! Who REPLACES the check engine light?? That's just retarded.

  • jms9989 Feb 13, 2011

    My car failed for the same reason and I also need to replace the burned out lamp. If you can't post helpful information please refrain from posting anything.

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Drums TT: People who have to go through emissions testing where one of the requirements is that the check engine light goes on then off. My Nissan failed for that reason alone... I can't renew my registration until it gets fixed.

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If you cannot reach them from the back of the cluster, then the cluster must be removed to service the bulbs.

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