Anyone Know?
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2002 E55 AMG
Anyone Know?
Does anyone here know the consequences of a dealership selling a car with a broken Check Engine Light on purpose?
Thanks guys.
PS. If you want to know, I did some research/talked to a mechanic/and tested out my car. I basically started it, took off the fuel tank cap, and sat there... waited for the CEL to come on. It never did.
PS#2. I have a Carfax Guarantee on it.
Thanks guys.
PS. If you want to know, I did some research/talked to a mechanic/and tested out my car. I basically started it, took off the fuel tank cap, and sat there... waited for the CEL to come on. It never did.
PS#2. I have a Carfax Guarantee on it.
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Does anyone here know the consequences of a dealership selling a car with a broken Check Engine Light on purpose?
Thanks guys.
PS. If you want to know, I did some research/talked to a mechanic/and tested out my car. I basically started it, took off the fuel tank cap, and sat there... waited for the CEL to come on. It never did.
PS#2. I have a Carfax Guarantee on it.
Thanks guys.
PS. If you want to know, I did some research/talked to a mechanic/and tested out my car. I basically started it, took off the fuel tank cap, and sat there... waited for the CEL to come on. It never did.
PS#2. I have a Carfax Guarantee on it.
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Surely, there would be a consequence if the allegation is true. But, are you sure the check engine light (bulb) is malfunctioning. Try turning the ignition key to the on position (without starting the engine). The check engine light should appear to the right of the tachometer. If it does not illuminate, then the bulb is burnt out. If it does illuminate, then the source of your issue may be the ECU. Here the consequences will be costlier. More so than a burnt out light bulb. Nonetheless, removing your fuel cap will not always produce a CEL immediately. The ECU may have to go full cycle before it senses the loose fuel cap. Hope this helps.
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Surely, there would be a consequence if the allegation is true. But, are you sure the check engine light (bulb) is malfunctioning. Try turning the ignition key to the on position (without starting the engine). The check engine light should appear to the right of the tachometer. If it does not illuminate, then the bulb is burnt out. If it does illuminate, then the source of your issue may be the ECU. Here the consequences will be costlier. More so than a burnt out light bulb. Nonetheless, removing your fuel cap will not always produce a CEL immediately. The ECU may have to go full cycle before it senses the loose fuel cap. Hope this helps.
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I suggest that you stop wasting bandwidth, and contact the California bureau of automotive repair. The can provide you with a means to initiate a claim (assuming you have one).
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