H HerrStig Joined Aug 24, 2011 Messages 9,558 Location Boston, MA May 9, 2015 #2 Black tape's better. Or, the used car stealer's trick....smash the bulb. Last edited: May 9, 2015
P Pontual Joined Oct 8, 2014 Messages 1,648 Location SANTOS, BR May 9, 2015 #3 I did a CEL cover with a Gummout decal.
O oldmaninsc Joined Sep 25, 2006 Messages 1,648 Location California May 9, 2015 #4 That doesn't work if you have to have a bi-annual smog test.
simple_gifts Joined Jul 26, 2004 Messages 14,111 Location New Bri-en, CT May 9, 2015 #5 ? I've never had a CEL that didn't indicate a problem.
O Olas Joined Dec 11, 2013 Messages 4,597 Location Manchester, England May 9, 2015 #6 Buy a cheap scanner off ebay
A abycat Joined Dec 6, 2010 Messages 2,008 Location grande prairie AB May 9, 2015 #7 if you had a Dodge minivan you can cycle the key and display the code on the dash. Thought that was pretty cool.
if you had a Dodge minivan you can cycle the key and display the code on the dash. Thought that was pretty cool.
P Pajamarama Thread starter Joined Jun 9, 2012 Messages 530 Location Atlanta, GA May 9, 2015 #8 Yes, yes I do know this is not the right way to handle a CEL code... I just thought it was slightly humorous, esp. since the sticker has a chihuahua on it.
Yes, yes I do know this is not the right way to handle a CEL code... I just thought it was slightly humorous, esp. since the sticker has a chihuahua on it.
F Falken Joined Jul 30, 2012 Messages 2,623 Location Montreal, QC, Canada May 9, 2015 #9 Wondering how well black touch up paint from the dealer would work, lay it on with the little brush...
Wondering how well black touch up paint from the dealer would work, lay it on with the little brush...
FowVay Joined Jun 2, 2002 Messages 4,198 May 9, 2015 #10 I usually just take the bulb out while I have the cluster removed to roll the odometer back.
simple_gifts Joined Jul 26, 2004 Messages 14,111 Location New Bri-en, CT May 9, 2015 #11 Quote: I just thought it was slightly humorous, esp. since the sticker has a chihuahua on it. If you've been around a chihuahua you would realize the CEL is less annoying. Last edited: May 9, 2015
Quote: I just thought it was slightly humorous, esp. since the sticker has a chihuahua on it. If you've been around a chihuahua you would realize the CEL is less annoying.
bdcardinal Joined Jun 3, 2005 Messages 17,904 Location Santa Barbara, CA May 9, 2015 #12 Originally Posted By: oldmaninsc That doesn't work if you have to have a bi-annual smog test. Yup, and you can;t just take the bulb out either. Part of the test is to make sure that the light comes on and off when starting the car.
Originally Posted By: oldmaninsc That doesn't work if you have to have a bi-annual smog test. Yup, and you can;t just take the bulb out either. Part of the test is to make sure that the light comes on and off when starting the car.
N NMBurb02 Joined Sep 12, 2012 Messages 1,981 Location Greatest Earth on Show, UT May 9, 2015 #14 Originally Posted By: Pajamarama Yes, yes I do know this is not the right way to handle a CEL code... I just thought it was slightly humorous, esp. since the sticker has a chihuahua on it. Probably should have been posted in the humor section.
Originally Posted By: Pajamarama Yes, yes I do know this is not the right way to handle a CEL code... I just thought it was slightly humorous, esp. since the sticker has a chihuahua on it. Probably should have been posted in the humor section.
eljefino Joined Jun 15, 2003 Messages 40,451 Location ME May 9, 2015 #15 Wire it up with the oil light. Key on, light on. Car running, light off.
V Vikas Joined Jul 22, 2005 Messages 11,948 Location NorthEast May 9, 2015 #16 Originally Posted By: eljefino Wire it up with the oil light. Key on, light on. Car running, light off. I know you are kidding but it will be little difficult to design your own circuit behind the OBD2 DLC so that DMV's scanner will be happy!
Originally Posted By: eljefino Wire it up with the oil light. Key on, light on. Car running, light off. I know you are kidding but it will be little difficult to design your own circuit behind the OBD2 DLC so that DMV's scanner will be happy!
MrQuackers Site Donor 2024 Joined Aug 17, 2012 Messages 2,796 Location Oceania May 9, 2015 #18 Guilty. Last edited: May 9, 2015