Check engine light doesn't work
dritalin
06-15-2009, 06:59 PM
I can't pass emissions because the diagnostic check engine thing isn't communicating with the computer.
We just did an engine replacement, and I'm sure that there is something not connected, but I was wondering what range of things there are to check.
Thanks all.
We just did an engine replacement, and I'm sure that there is something not connected, but I was wondering what range of things there are to check.
Thanks all.
somick
06-16-2009, 12:09 PM
I would guess that whoever did the work should check it....
What kind of vehicle is it?
Sam
What kind of vehicle is it?
Sam
dritalin
06-16-2009, 06:11 PM
it's a 96 Camry.
It's weird, because I thought that after 96 they all had to have the same standard plug for the diagnostic thing, but this has a round one...I think I may need to change something. Anyone know how much that will run?
It's weird, because I thought that after 96 they all had to have the same standard plug for the diagnostic thing, but this has a round one...I think I may need to change something. Anyone know how much that will run?
javatrooper
06-17-2009, 12:05 AM
I thought the 96's used the obd11. Maybe yours is a 95 and you dropped in an engine from a 96? Not sure if that's possible but just a thought. I have a 95 and there is a list of all of the sensors in the manual posted at the top. Not sure if the manual covers the 96, but there are pics showing the location of all of the sensors. Make sure they are all connected.
I don't know how your emissions test goes, but what does your check engine light have to do with passing the test? I thought they just checked the exhaust for a clean burn.
I don't know how your emissions test goes, but what does your check engine light have to do with passing the test? I thought they just checked the exhaust for a clean burn.
dritalin
06-17-2009, 01:44 AM
I thought the 96's used the obd11. Maybe yours is a 95 and you dropped in an engine from a 96? Not sure if that's possible but just a thought. I have a 95 and there is a list of all of the sensors in the manual posted at the top. Not sure if the manual covers the 96, but there are pics showing the location of all of the sensors. Make sure they are all connected.
I don't know how your emissions test goes, but what does your check engine light have to do with passing the test? I thought they just checked the exhaust for a clean burn.
hmm, that might be it. The engine was a JDM engine, and the car might still have the 95 sensors in it.
For our emissions they read what the sensors are detecting for exhaust, in addition to putting a sensor up the tail pipe.
Any guesses on how much it might cost me to have the sensor replaced by a mechanic?
I don't know how your emissions test goes, but what does your check engine light have to do with passing the test? I thought they just checked the exhaust for a clean burn.
hmm, that might be it. The engine was a JDM engine, and the car might still have the 95 sensors in it.
For our emissions they read what the sensors are detecting for exhaust, in addition to putting a sensor up the tail pipe.
Any guesses on how much it might cost me to have the sensor replaced by a mechanic?
somick
06-17-2009, 10:50 AM
hmm, that might be it. The engine was a JDM engine, and the car might still have the 95 sensors in it.
For our emissions they read what the sensors are detecting for exhaust, in addition to putting a sensor up the tail pipe.
Any guesses on how much it might cost me to have the sensor replaced by a mechanic?
As far as I understand it would not be that easy: you need new ECU + new harness and possibly new sensors.
Sam
For our emissions they read what the sensors are detecting for exhaust, in addition to putting a sensor up the tail pipe.
Any guesses on how much it might cost me to have the sensor replaced by a mechanic?
As far as I understand it would not be that easy: you need new ECU + new harness and possibly new sensors.
Sam
dritalin
06-17-2009, 11:50 PM
As far as I understand it would not be that easy: you need new ECU + new harness and possibly new sensors.
Sam
Hmm, this isn't sounding like that good of news. I was so excited to get the new engine in there too.
Sam
Hmm, this isn't sounding like that good of news. I was so excited to get the new engine in there too.
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