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> Check Engine Light Doesn't Come On, can't pass smog
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post Jun 13 2008, 06:10 PM
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I have a 2001 Eclipse GT V6 and the check engine light doesn't come on at all. I tried to get it smog checked and it failed because of this. I need to know where the check engine fuses are located for this car and how to get to the bulb to check the easier stuff (?) first.
Any help please?? Thanks!
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post Jun 13 2008, 09:44 PM
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your bulb is probably burnt out. i would pull your cluster out and replace the bulb. if that doesn't work then test the outlet with a voltmeter to see if its getting any voltage when you turn your key to the on position.
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post Jun 14 2008, 12:00 AM
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What kind of job is it to pull the cluster out? Is it held in place by clips or are there screws under the dash?
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post Jun 14 2008, 04:44 AM
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i would ask SC-customs for that information, i have yet to have to pull my cluster out. just look for a topic he was the last to post on and click on his name. then send him a personal message about it. i'm pretty sure he can tell you, or one of his technicians can tell him hoe to tell you how to do it. make sure you get back to us on this topic if you get the problem fixed!
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post Jun 17 2008, 02:32 PM
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I'm going to tear into it this weekend. Have to find the cluster removal instructions beforehand
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click here and scroll down.
http://www.mitsubishi-forums.com/index.php?showuser=52225
click on the personal message link and ask him directly. he knows how to do it. and i think he posted it a few months ago he would know how to refer you to it better than i would.
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post Jun 17 2008, 06:28 PM
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Just want to clarify that when you turn the car on the Service Engine Soon light does not light up.
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Correct- the light does not come on at any time. Might be just the bulb
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QUOTE(EMC 3000gt @ Jun 17 2008, 04:28 PM)
Just want to clarify that when you turn the car on the Service Engine Soon light does not light up.
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were you making a statement there, or asking a question? i don't see a question mark at the end of your sentence.
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I said it as a statement of fact, if I was wrong he was free to correct me.
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Pull off the driver bezel, it's only snapped in place. Once that cover is off, you have 4 screws. Remove those, and remove cluster (unplugging the back 2 wire harness). Replace bulb, and reinstall cluster.

You can have the entire cluster out of the car in 30 seconds with a phillips head screwdriver.
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uh oh were quoting times here someone get a stop watch! LOL
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post Jun 21 2008, 11:04 AM
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Pull off the driver bezel, it's only snapped in place.  Once that cover is off, you have 4 screws.  Remove those, and remove cluster (unplugging the back 2 wire harness).  Replace bulb, and reinstall cluster.

You can have the entire cluster out of the car in 30 seconds with a phillips head screwdriver.
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I was pretty quick and it took me only 3 minutes total including getting the screw driver.

Found out that someone removed the bulb and holder completely. Took another one from it's socket and put it in the Check engine soon place and it works now. But as you probably have guessed by now- it's on all the time :(
Looks like the friendly car lot we bought this from a couple of years ago removed it to pass smog. Now I have to find the trouble codes and fix it correctly
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post Jun 21 2008, 04:46 PM
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be sure to remove anything that looks after market, or questionable on your engine. you don't want to get flagged for a mod at a smog shop. they will send you to a smog refereeing shop, and those guys are A-holes. they will fail you for having a missing screw on your intake scoop, seriously.
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