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Old 06-22-2019, 10:17 AM #1
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Replacing the actual check engine light
I tried searching this and I have a feeling it's so simple there's not a thread on it. Upon emissions inspection I was informed there is either no CEL in my runner or it's burnt out and I need to replace it to pass.

Has anyone done this before? Any tips, tricks or knowledge of what bulb I'll need?

Thanks for any help you can offer.
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Here is the diagram for the cluster. #7 are the bulbs, and there seems to be several different types. I'm not sure which one is the CEL bulb. Hopefully someone else can clarify.

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I took some pics one of the times I removed my cluster... starts post 3607
habanero's 1996 4Runner Build-Up Thread - Page 181 - YotaTech Forums

The cluster itself is likely not exactly the same, but removal and general what-who should get you in the right area. Missing bulbs are usual if you don't have the option a particular bulb illuminates.
The bulbs come out of the sockets-


On mine it's one of the ones on the bottom row, on my husband's 99 it's center right on the fuel gauge. I don't know all the placements available. Just shine a light through with the bulb removed to confirm the right one if you aren't sure which it is.


Hopefully just burned-out bulb and not po removing the bulb because of persistent cel.
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This video shows you how to remove the dash instrument panel to get at the bulbs. The video was filmed in reverse order because I decided to start filming the project after I already got it all apart. But, if you watch the video, you will see what you need to do.

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Thanks everyone! She's washed and waxed and now I'm about to get into it.
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