Where is check engine light?

[hadji_85]

I dont know where the check engine light should be on the dash, i misplaced my manual.

I'm assuming it should come on when i start the car but i'm pretty sure it doesn't come on. Could some tell me where and what it looks like, or maybe a pic, or maybe where it is in the fsm.

 

[RavenTai]

for a 96 from left to right the bulbs are

air bag, ABS, AT/Oil temp, CDL, blank, check engine, seatbelt, cruise, high beam,__________ space________brake, low oil, A/TP (tecase neutral wile trans in park) blank, front locker, rear locker, air filter clogged (not lamped in the US), and finally door open

IIRC the check engine light is yellow with a crude picture of an engine and the words "check engine" underneath

 

[RavenTai]

The CEL should turn on when the key is turned to on before cranking the engine,

if it does not either the ECU is not powered or the bulb is burnt out see this thread for directions on removing the cluster to replace the bulb.

that woudl also be a good time to do the coolant temperature gauge mod

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=64252

 

[hadji_85]

excellent, thankyou

 

[hadji_85]

what do you mean the ecu is not powered (what does that mean/imply), is there a way to check if the ecu is powered (or if its the bulb)

 

[RavenTai]

sorry that was just a side point, if the engine runs the ECU is powered, if you have an engine that cranks but will not start you can quickly check if the ECU is the problem by looking for the light, I mentioned it just as an aside, does not apply to you as I assume since you did not mention it that the engine does in fact run.


I just made a run into town, and I was wrong it does not say "Check Engine" it just says "Check" below the picture of an engine, it is yellow/amber.