Engine light on

[gunther]

Regulation writing Federal contractors, not employees, often have a money angle in mind when they write those regulations.
Had an S10 years ago that set a code for the mass air flow sensor. It was a v6, and a major part of the engine compartment wiring harness was too close to the driver's side exhaust manifold. Good way to melt wiring insulation and cause a short, and set a code. Was able to replace the MAF with an OEM part. Didn't help. A good mechanic at the dealership noticed the way the wiring was routed and suggested that , if the truck was running ok, to ignore the light.

[waksupi]

Back before everything was computerized on vehicles, my solution was a piece of black tape over the check engine light. Worked well. Mechanics of the time told me it was the best solution! I don't know it I would try that on a newer vehicle.

Do a search on resetting the light. I have done it on my Dodge Ram with no problems.It usually involves turning the key on and off at different intervals, stepping on different pedals, scratching your head, wondering if you did it right. It can take several times.

Look here for easy fixes.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=reset+Ness...e+light&ia=web

[shooterg]

Regulation writing Federal contractors, not employees, often have a money angle in mind when they write those regulations.
Had an S10 years ago that set a code for the mass air flow sensor. It was a v6, and a major part of the engine compartment wiring harness was too close to the driver's side exhaust manifold. Good way to melt wiring insulation and cause a short, and set a code. Was able to replace the MAF with an OEM part. Didn't help. A good mechanic at the dealership noticed the way the wiring was routed and suggested that , if the truck was running ok, to ignore the light.

Same here ! Replaced engine(wiped a cam lobe) and ALL sensors . Check engine light still on . Fine here, but where my daughter lives, no inspection sticker if ANY bugaboo lights on . If oil pressure is good, engine ain't hot, and gas mileage doesn't go down, I'll keep ignoring it for another 200K miles ! In my case, in lieu of tape, a black target paster works ,

[jimlj]

In the old days about the only thing that turned on the check engine light was emissions sensors. Black tape was an effective switch for the light. I used to remove the bulb from the instrument cluster as a better fix because my wife was convinced the engine would blow up when she figured out why I was putting a piece of tape on her car dash.

[GOPHER SLAYER]

45Dude, You forgot to mention it had bucket seats

Yes it did. Wonnderfull car.

[GOPHER SLAYER]

Thanks everyone for your advice and tips. I really like the black tape idea. I should mention that the car runs great. Thanks again. What a wealth of knowledge we have on this site.

[firefly1957]

I bought one item from Rock Auto and was completely satisfied .
The part was the climate control module in a 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis it was still $300 but other prices were at least 2 times as much and I think the dealer was $1100! I also quickly got my core charge back when returning the bad part .

[GOPHER SLAYER]

I looked at the can of spray I used, and it reads, Mass Air Senor Cleaner.

[DDriller]

I bought a reader to plug in my Ram pickup to make sure the light wasn't anything serious.

[Winger Ed.]

You might need one of these:

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But its on you tube. Search there for 'entabulator'.

[shooterg]

In the old days about the only thing that turned on the check engine light was emissions sensors. Black tape was an effective switch for the light. I used to remove the bulb from the instrument cluster as a better fix because my wife was convinced the engine would blow up when she figured out why I was putting a piece of tape on her car dash.

"Old days" ? You're just a young fella ! In the real "old days" there were no steenkin' sensors !! And life was good.

[rockrat]

Yep, carb, points and ignition coil. Set the dwell on the points and good to go

[GOPHER SLAYER]

Yep, carb, points and ignition coil. Set the dwell on the points and good to go

Amen!

[wv109323]

Rock auto is good for most things. Watch out for thd shipping. Also items that have return cores charges are sent back on your dime for postage. That can make some items unattractive when total cost is considered.
I ordered a brake caliper that had a core charge. I saved $18.00 on price but had tp pay $10,00 postage to return the core.