1985 Monte Carlo Check Engine Light

Dinny Bossa Nova · 11-05-2007, 05:29 PM

Does anyone know where I can get some heat resistant black tape to cover my check engine light that won't melt and fall off?

I would prefer fixing it, but nobody knows why the check engine light is on.

Dinny

FAX · 11-05-2007, 05:33 PM

No idea about the tape, Mr. Dinny Blues.

Have you tried shooting it?

FAX

kstater · 11-05-2007, 05:33 PM

If you really want to not see the light and not fix the problem, it would be better to take apart the dash and unplug the connection.

teedubya · 11-05-2007, 05:48 PM

Good thing its 2007. They have newer models cars in 2007 too.

kstater · 11-05-2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunRunPassPunt

Good thing its 2007. They have newer models cars in 2007 too.

Well it's no Camero, but it's close.

**Bwana** · 11-05-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

No idea about the tape, Mr. Dinny Blues.

Have you tried shooting it?

FAX

What FAX said..........

Dinny Bossa Nova · 11-05-2007, 06:08 PM

No, I haven't shot this one, but I shot a 1966 chevy pickup in 1979 that wasn't running right. Twice in the door and once in the side panel. It still wouldn't start, so I have since given up on that whole wacky shootin it thang.

2007 vehicles totally do not fit with my not driving a vehicle built in the same decade which I'm existing.

I was hoping some motorheads would have pertinent probing questions about symptoms and stuff.

Dinny

**Skip Towne** · 11-05-2007, 06:12 PM

Take the light bulb out.

kstater · 11-05-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinny Blues

I was hoping some motorheads would have pertinent probing questions about symptoms and stuff.

Dinny

New here? Expect nothing but sarcastic comments and insults.

Brock · 11-05-2007, 06:24 PM

On a car that old, it's probably a malfunctioning light. Is it running okay? Not overheating, good oil pressure, etc? If so, just unplug it.

Tits McGee · 11-05-2007, 06:28 PM

Try opening your gas cap and then put it back on. Many times a vapor lock will trigger the engine light thinking it's a major problem when it's not.

**Gonzo** · 11-05-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tits McGee

Try opening your gas cap and then put it back on. Many times a vapor lock will trigger the engine light thinking it's a major problem when it's not.

Doubtful that this would be the case. O2 sensors in an 85 Monte were not that sensitive. Dinny, to pull the code from the ECM take a 2 inch length of wire and arc the # 4 and #8 terminal on the junction port underneath the dash. The check engine light will flash 4 times, (one, one, two) in three consecutive strings, it will then flash your code. How this will happen is it will flash the first number of the code then the second. So if it's a code 24, it will flash twice, then four times with a slight pause between the two. If you have more than one code, it will flash the first code three times then move on to the next. When it is done flashing them, it will flash the all clear code of one, one, two again.
You can then call any Chevy dealer and they will tell you what the code means.

Or, you can get a free diagnostic from autozone.
Or, you can shoot it.

Dinny Bossa Nova · 11-05-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Doubtful that this would be the case. O2 sensors in an 85 Monte were not that sensitive. Dinny, to pull the code from the ECM take a 2 inch length of wire and arc the # 4 and #8 terminal on the junction port underneath the dash. The check engine light will flash 4 times, (one, one, two) in three consecutive strings, it will then flash your code. How this will happen is it will flash the first number of the code then the second. So if it's a code 24, it will flash twice, then four times with a slight pause between the two. If you have more than one code, it will flash the first code three times then move on to the next. When it is done flashing them, it will flash the all clear code of one, one, two again.
You can then call any Chevy dealer and they will tell you what the code means.

Or, you can get a free diagnostic from autozone.
Or, you can shoot it.

This is what I was hoping for.

Thanx Gonzo

Dinny

Dinny Bossa Nova · 11-05-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Doubtful that this would be the case. O2 sensors in an 85 Monte were not that sensitive. Dinny, to pull the code from the ECM take a 2 inch length of wire and arc the # 4 and #8 terminal on the junction port underneath the dash. The check engine light will flash 4 times, (one, one, two) in three consecutive strings, it will then flash your code. How this will happen is it will flash the first number of the code then the second. So if it's a code 24, it will flash twice, then four times with a slight pause between the two. If you have more than one code, it will flash the first code three times then move on to the next. When it is done flashing them, it will flash the all clear code of one, one, two again.
You can then call any Chevy dealer and they will tell you what the code means.

Or, you can get a free diagnostic from autozone.
Or, you can shoot it.

The #4 and #8 terminal will be much easier to find if you can help me locate the junction port underneath the dash.

Dinny

stumppy · 11-05-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinny Blues

This is what I was hoping for.

Thanx Gonzo

Dinny

Or you can post what the code #'s were and I'll look them up for you. I have a book that should have all of the codes for your car.

Or I guess you could just send me a PM .

11-05-2007, 05:29 PM
Dinny Bossa Nova MVP Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $9990442	1985 Monte Carlo Check Engine Light Does anyone know where I can get some heat resistant black tape to cover my check engine light that won't melt and fall off? I would prefer fixing it, but nobody knows why the check engine light is on. Dinny
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11-05-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	No idea about the tape, Mr. Dinny Blues. Have you tried shooting it? FAX
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11-05-2007, 05:33 PM	#3
kstater Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2007 Casino cash: $-1713437	If you really want to not see the light and not fix the problem, it would be better to take apart the dash and unplug the connection. __________________
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11-05-2007, 06:08 PM	#7
Dinny Bossa Nova MVP Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $9990442	No, I haven't shot this one, but I shot a 1966 chevy pickup in 1979 that wasn't running right. Twice in the door and once in the side panel. It still wouldn't start, so I have since given up on that whole wacky shootin it thang. 2007 vehicles totally do not fit with my not driving a vehicle built in the same decade which I'm existing. I was hoping some motorheads would have pertinent probing questions about symptoms and stuff. Dinny
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11-05-2007, 06:24 PM	#10
Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	On a car that old, it's probably a malfunctioning light. Is it running okay? Not overheating, good oil pressure, etc? If so, just unplug it.
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11-05-2007, 05:48 PM	#4
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8993042	Good thing its 2007. They have newer models cars in 2007 too.
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11-05-2007, 06:12 PM	#8
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	Take the light bulb out.
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11-05-2007, 06:28 PM	#11
Tits McGee I'm kind of a big deal... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $10007115	Try opening your gas cap and then put it back on. Many times a vapor lock will trigger the engine light thinking it's a major problem when it's not. __________________ Don't act like you're not impressed... "What the f*#k is juice? It's grape drink!" -Dave Chappelle-
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