I hope this goes here.


I brang my car to get smogged but they said that the check engine light needs to work in order to pass. So they try to change the bulb but it still doesnt work. they said to bring it to the dealer but im kinda low on cash, so i was wondering if theres any other way to try and fix it.

 

May I suggest electrical tape, preferably black?

 

yes. the electrical tape should work great. i used that method in my other car. i cant stand having that light on looking at me all the time. so a little tape did the trick

 

WAit wat. Electrical tape?



The lights doesnt turn on at all. And i geuss it needs to.. =/

 

yeah u put a piece of electrical tape over the light that way its not on or not working to them looking at it

 

He means that when you turn your car on, the check engine light "SHOULD" be on for 5 secs. or so.


You can try to replace the bulb yourself, if your mech. inclined at all.


HOWEVER. I would HIGHLY recomend taking it to another shop, and just keep your mouth shut. It is SOOOOOO rare that someone(even a smog tech)would notice that. You just got EXTREMELY unlucky.

As long as you think your car will pass the polution part, just take it somewhere else.

Trust me, they won't notice that it's not working. Usually they only notice the light if it is flashing in their face because of a prob.

I live in smognazi socal, so i know what your up against.

 

In my area the smog tech. person Is required to check that light. =/

 

wow man that really sucks

 

Just try and bribe him, LOL

 

did anyone figure this problem out? i have the same thing where my check engine light DOESNT turn on when i turn only the power of the car on....do 1990 fastbacks even have check engine lights? cause i dont see the check engine picture thing in my cluster anywhere

 

Im pretty sure the 91s do have em, as do most cars

 

mines a 1990

 

i know that my orginal 89 guages didnt have a CEL... but i dont know about newer models. To the original poster: just find someone that knows a shop that will pass you, orr just give you a sticker

 

a sticker? im not sure about smog process, my first time smogging a car...but not my first car T_T

 

you could move.