No CEL at ignition position 1
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No CEL at ignition position 1
Took the 81 in for CA smog. Emissions themselves were perfect, but failed due to the CEL light not coming on while key was in position 1 on the ignition. Did not notice when it went out. Changed bulb, no joy. Changed prefab circuit board on back of gauge cluster, no joy.
looking for recommendations on troubleshooting. Thanks in advance.
looking for recommendations on troubleshooting. Thanks in advance.
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Welcome to THE Corvette Forum Silverback65! We are really glad that you have chosen to join The Corvette Forum! This is the best place for information or answers regarding your Corvette!
I am sorry I can't help you with your CEL light being out. If it were me, I would run power wires to the CEL bulb and manually turn it on when it needs to be on. I did this with my reverse lights when I couldn't get the replacement switch to work right. They said "Reverse" while behind the car and they saw reverse lights so they were "happy" and the car passed the annual Safety Inspection.
I am sorry I can't help you with your CEL light being out. If it were me, I would run power wires to the CEL bulb and manually turn it on when it needs to be on. I did this with my reverse lights when I couldn't get the replacement switch to work right. They said "Reverse" while behind the car and they saw reverse lights so they were "happy" and the car passed the annual Safety Inspection.
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