Yep, it's that old speedo sensor-speedo dash cluster-CHECK ENGINE light deal again--car flunked test today, but not the first time--former inspector guy used a dynamometer to determine emissions; new guy uses the onboard computer that says I have a "faulty speedometer sensor"--it works fine, but the speedo occasionally fails--AND--a gentle thump on the plastic gets it going again. The Big Problem: as long as this stuff is wacky my dreaded "CHECK ENGINE" light will forever doom my inspection.
I am trying to remove the cluster and check all the connections, etc. What the hell is the trick to removing the [3] mulit-pin connectors-?? Each has a pair of what appears to be locking tabs; when they are unfastened and swung aside, the plug is absolutely not coming out. Any suggestions-?
The punchline: I discovered someone had simply removed the CHECK ENGINE bulb--I have had the car for about four years. Great.
Cheers--buzz '96 Sentra 1.6 L/auto/overdrive