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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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How do I know if computer in car is working....?

Okay so I am thinking of removing the sensor thats located on the top of the thermostat in order to install a mechanical temperature gauge....I believe that the computer in the car is not working but is there a way to find out??thanks!
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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Re: How do I know if computer in car is working....?

Does it pass emissions?
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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Re: How do I know if computer in car is working....?

well when I bougbt the car it was already snogged but Im thinking that the previous owner paid to get it to pass smog...any other way to tell?
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Re: How do I know if computer in car is working....?

Does the check engine light work?

Keep in mind that even if it works, it won't pass visual inspection with the sensor removed.
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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Re: How do I know if computer in car is working....?

can you hear the mc solenoid working ?
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