Failed inspection because of no check engine light?

2007 KIA SPECTRA
20,200 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID NORRIS
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Failed inspection because of no check engine light. After disassembling my gauge cluster this dash does not have an led for check engine. Nothing, just a hole. This is the factory cluster. did i get a one off or bad cluster?
Jan 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Maybe, you are supposed to have a check engine light bulb. Here it is in the cluster wiring diagrams, does it look like it has been removed? I would get another bulb and holder and install it. There might be trouble codes which is why it was removed. Did you buy the car new or? Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jan 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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DAVID NORRIS
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was bought used and this is the first time I've had any problem with inspection. disassembled and there are no LEDs installed under cover. apparently never installed. Thanks for the answer.
Jan 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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This is my gauge cluster. there are no LEDs installed.
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Jan 19, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Good call, does the circuit board on the rear of the cluster have provisions for a small twist in bulb socket? If you upload an image of the rear of the cluster I can see for you.
Jan 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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DAVID NORRIS
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When I get home after work I'll double check, but i don't think it has. just a circuit board and hole.
Jan 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Here's ther back of the board.
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Jan 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Those are bulb socket holes, I can't tell if there is a conductive metal surface at the socket hole, or is it just board? This is what should be in there if there is a conductive material. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jan 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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DAVID NORRIS
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Will do, thanks.
Jan 21, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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is there a conductive metal surface at the socket hole, or is it just board? It is hard to tell from the image?
Jan 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Yes,there is a conductive area on the top.
Jan 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Yep, it looks like someone removed it, good find, let me know if it starts working once you get the replacement bulb and socket.
Jan 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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It works. thanks for the help. Oh, FYI the sockets are a size T5 if anyone ever asks again.
Jan 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Jan 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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