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ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 18, 2011, 01:04 PM
Hi there,

I am wondering if anyone can tell me if there is a way to pass DEQ in Oregon if you have a check engine light on? I've been to three mechanics and no one can figure out why its on...

kitch428
Apr 18, 2011, 03:36 PM
And out of the three they all said there are no codes (DTC"s) stored in the computer?
This is very strange. Almost not possible.

ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 18, 2011, 05:23 PM
It's a 1994 Toyota. They can't use the regular plug in system to read codes.

kitch428
Apr 19, 2011, 04:06 PM
All you need is a paper clip to jump across the data link connector under the hood.
If you want me to walk you through it I will.

ChihuahuaMomma
Apr 20, 2011, 02:00 PM
No worries, the year of my car DEQ doesn't a different test that doesn't care if the check engine light is on as long as it passes smog.

cbjohnso
Jan 25, 2012, 05:13 PM
1996 ford explorer I need help getting it through DEQ. It drives fine and funs perfect but I have a check engine light on. Can anyone help?

CaptainRich
Jan 26, 2012, 07:09 AM
cbjohnso, your 1996 has OBDII so you'll need a code reader to get any diagnostic trouble codes from the system.
Read and record whatever code or codes you have stored and let us know.