'87 engine light
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'87 engine light
Can someone who has an '87 F150 tell me if this year and model has a check engine light on the dash. Mine doesn't and I'm wondering if it is burnt out, disconnected, or doesn't exist. Thanks.
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Thanks. I thought someone else said that in a post I read a while back, but wasn't sure.
I tried to pull the dash apart to check the bulb, but couldn't get the **** for the headlights off, and didn't want to break it, so I gave up.
I wonder if a check engine light can be wired in somehow?
I tried to pull the dash apart to check the bulb, but couldn't get the **** for the headlights off, and didn't want to break it, so I gave up.
I wonder if a check engine light can be wired in somehow?
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I'm sure it can be. The output wire is there on the computer, it just doesn't go to the dash. It goes straight to the self-test output harness, although my wiring diagram says there's a splice that goes to the instrument cluster. A light bulb on top of the dash would probably be easier than trying to get the correct spot in the cluster working.
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It's not difficult to add the terminals to the back of the cluster - I added a BUNCH to mine:
http://www.superford.org/registry/ve...022&original=1
If you look at the back lip of the ****, you can find a notch. Put a hook probe in there to depress the clip, and the **** will slide off the shaft.
If you can get your hand inside the dash to reach it, there's a button on the back of the headlight switch. With the **** pulled out, press the button and the shaft will come out of the switch. It just pushes back in.
http://www.superford.org/registry/ve...022&original=1
If you look at the back lip of the ****, you can find a notch. Put a hook probe in there to depress the clip, and the **** will slide off the shaft.
If you can get your hand inside the dash to reach it, there's a button on the back of the headlight switch. With the **** pulled out, press the button and the shaft will come out of the switch. It just pushes back in.
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So I guess I'll try Steve's suggestions to get the dash apart and see if there is a light there. If not, I guess then I'll splice into the self-test wire harness and connect a light bulb. I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
Thanks.
Thanks.
