AlMac Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hey guys, I just took apart my dash on my '92 to change a few bulbs. While changing the 'meter light' bulbs, i noticed there wasnt a 'socket plug' for a check engine service light(hole but no 'socket). Looking in my Haynes manual, the check engine light should be above the Park Break light. I shone a flashlight throught the hole above the brake light, and there was nothing on the front face of the cluster! No silk screen letters or anything but a yellow lens(like the brake light). I was concerned about this cause the check engine light is important, and its' supposed to come on briefly when you start the engine, and it doesnt. When i start the engine, i get: seat belt warning, battery, ANTI-LOCK. they come on for about 5 seconds and then shut off. My brake light is SUPPOSED to come on but doesn't. The bulb is fine. If this was a fuse issue, wouldn't no lights come on? Any ideas, suggestions? Rants? I am prolly missing something; i am a newb after all... thanks in advance guys! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostPath Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Somebody pulled your socket for the Check Engine light. Probably because they had some annoying problem that wasn't critical that they couldn't solve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I agree with GhostPath.....to some extent. It sounds like they would have taken the light/socket out, but why would there be no silk screening in the light insert?!?!?I don't think they're removable. Maybe someone with a 92 could confirm that this is actually the spot for the check engine. If it is, then you need to investigate further and fix the prob. Specially if you get a check engine light on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I seem to remember reading somewhere else that some Pathys don't have a CEL for some reason. Weird, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yozsi Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 my pathfinder does not have a check engine light, all federal and canada emission equipped pathys did not have a cel up to 1993. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlMac Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 my pathfinder does not have a check engine light, all federal and canada emission equipped pathys did not have a cel up to 1993. WHEW! And here i thought i was losing my mind or something! So without the light, i guess when things go wrong... i depend on the idiot lights then, eh? Looks like i'll be putting a gauge cluster in soon. My voltmeter is bad (ALWAYS reads 18v, checked at battery with engine running:14v) Really Annoying. I think my temp gauge isn't working right either, unless its supposed to read at about 25% when running. Engine must run pretty cool! Does the temp gauge read H2O temp or Oil Temp? An oil Pressure gauge add on is a must i think. BTW... when installing this, do i need to splice into the oil pressure light switch already there, or add another switch? I want to have both the light and the gauge for Oil Pressure. I picked up a new 2" voltmeter for $10 CDN yesterday. Still considering where to mount it. I thought about mounting it on the ceiling to the left of the rear view mirror? thanks for your quick replies. any and all input ALWAYS appreciated! cheers! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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