1996 Ford Contour Check Engine Light Out

1996 FORD CONTOUR
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PCINAZ
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I failed my state emmissions test today because the check engine light does not come on and then go off when you initially start the engine. Would you have any suggestions? All the fuses are good and I can't imagine it being something as simple as a light bulb...any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Jun 13, 2006 at 12:14 PM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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Most likely it's the bulb
Jun 13, 2006 at 3:31 PM
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LSUSSEL
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So your check engine light is on all the time? is that what your saying?
Jun 13, 2006 at 3:36 PM
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PCINAZ
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[quote:fe74c4ec84="lsussel"]So your check engine light is on all the time? is that what your saying?[/quote:fe74c4ec84]

No the check engine light doesn't come on at all, not even briefly when you turn the car on like I'm told it is suppose to.
Jun 14, 2006 at 1:17 AM
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Test and replace the check engine light bulb in the instrument cluster. The fuses are already confirmed good, and the lamp never illuminates at key-on.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Ford Contour failed an emissions test because the check engine light never comes on, even briefly, when the ignition is turned on. All fuses were checked and found good. An expert said the bulb is the most likely cause. The owner clarified that the light is not stuck on; it does not illuminate at all.

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