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    amohata Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 26, 2010, 12:09 PM
    Can check engine light come on due to shorting of wires in cigrette outlet
    Is this possible
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    Oct 26, 2010, 12:16 PM

    Unlikely. When you attach a code reader, what code comes up?
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    Oct 27, 2010, 06:24 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by amohata View Post
    is this possible
    Nope. The 'check engine light' is motivated by emissions.
    If the shorted wiring caused further damage to the electrical system, there would be additional drivability symptoms. For example, if the short caused multiple fuses to open, the chances are that you would get NO lights at all rather than lighting the 'check engine light.'
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