Check Engine Light E420

Jul 23, 2006 11 Replies
L

HELP!! I saw your posting on line.



I just acquired a 1994 E420 from my Father-in-law from out of state. California has a SMOG emissions test that is required before licensing in California. The check engine light has been on for 4 1/2 years.



He has had it serviced many times over the past 4 1/2 years & they told him not to worry about it, that there was nothing wrong with the car. What can I do. It passes the California emissions, but because the check engine light is on it is an automatic fail.



Is there any way to reset the check engine light??



Even just for a couple hours?? That's all I need, since it passed with flying colors the emissions tests..... Thanks for any input.. LSharpo



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K

You need to post what the fault code is. When they do the smog check, they should tell you the code.

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T

Take it to a good mechanic and have him find out what cause the check engine light.

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K

BAD advice. Here in California, part of the smog test is the function of the light. Removing it is illegal and tampering.

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M

This is a total BS story.

It would never pass, because they do not look at the MIL light. They plug in a scanner and read the fault codes. Therefore, light or not, you need to fix it to pass emissions around these parts (western USA).

Marty

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L

OK, there are NO fault codes. All the paperwork says is:

Emission Control System Visual Inspection/Functional Check Results

Results Fail - MIL/Check Engine Light

What does MIL stand for??

Thanks,

zdilly/gary wrote:

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L

The paperwork shows NO FAULT CODES it only shows:

Emission Control Systems Visual Inspection/Functional Check Results

Results

Fail - MIL/Check Engine Light

What does MIL stand for ???

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M

Huh, Malfunction indicator light...

I guess pulling the bulb would work then. Go figure!

Marty

PS I would love to hear an explanation for an MIL light that is on, but no fault codes in the computer? Seems odd.

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