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2003 Silerado 1500 4WD check engine light

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Old April 25th, 2012, 12:31 PM
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Default 2003 Silerado 1500 4WD check engine light

How can I totally disable my check engine light?
Old April 25th, 2012, 5:21 PM
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Welcome to the forum. It's not possible to "disable" it. It's there to tell you (and inspectors in those states that require emissions inspection) that there's a malfunction.
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Thanks. I do want to know when there is an issue with my truck. My question was a concept inquiry. My egg head brain was just wondering if there ever were a problem with the system, not a component, could the system be deactivated? Thanks for the reply.
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You're quite welcome. The "system" is the PCM that controls practically everything. The PCM turns on the check engine light when it detects an emission control related malfunction. The way things are with modern vehicles, emission controls are integral to the PCM logic.
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