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Old May 9, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Ok, I need to read codes (if there are any) but my CEL is burned out. First off how hard is it to replace the bulb, do I need to tear the dash apart, second could I use a test light to count the flashes instead of the CEL?
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Old May 9, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Go to Autozone, (etc.)...they'll pull the codes for you.
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Old May 9, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Rather do it myself because the car is iffy.
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Old May 9, 2013 | 11:13 PM
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What year is the car. There is the paper clip method, of which I'm not an expert, or you can get a reasonably priced code reader at the autoparts store for either OBDI or OBDII.

Replacing the bulb imagine is just a matter of taking the dash front cover off.
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Old May 10, 2013 | 01:03 AM
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What year is the car? It does make a difference.

It's a "Service Engine Soon" light, SES for short. ...At least that's what it says on my car.
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Old May 10, 2013 | 03:24 AM
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You need to remove the tilt wheel lever and take out the screws on the front panel. There are a few by the door vent . After the dash panel is off just remove the middle panel and the unit itself the bulbs are right there .Piece of cake.
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