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Disabling Engine Light

Hi,

 

This is my first time posting.

I own a 2003 V35 Coupe 6MT, I have been having alot of problems with the car since I bought it.

I have recently moved states and the car needs a roadworthy. The Engine light has come on and I can't seem to clear it.

The codes being thrown out is stating that all 4 O2 sensors are stuffed, which I find hard to believe as the car only has 37xxx on it and hasnt been driven in the 3.5 years that I've owned it. (Loss of licence).

I can't get a roadworthy with the engine light on and the mechanic who has looked at it says he is 99% certain that all 4 sensors wouldn't go at once.

I need to get the car registered so I can take it to a skyline import specialist in brisbane (an hour south of me). I was just wondering if the engine light has a dedicated fuse which I can remove just until the roadworthy is complete so I can take it and get it looked at as I think there is a far deeper problem.

I could replace the O2 sensors but this is fairly costly for me and I'd hate to do it if it doesn't need to be done.

The other option  I was thinking of was removing the bulb from the instrument cluster so the light doesn't illuminate.

I've already tried several different methods of clearing the CEL, which works until the car is driven and it comes straight back on.

Is there anyone out there who can recommend ANYTHING to me as I'm pretty desperate at this stage.

 

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There was roughly half and 8th left in it which wasn't drained. I topped it up last week after the fuel light came on. I guess I could drain the fuel and see if that helps.

Is there anyway to disable the engine light in the meantime though? Does anyone know of any guides to remove the instrument cluster?

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You can get a temp permit to drive the car for 24Hrs to go to point A to B then back to A. If its for getting the car repaired for pits.

If you just need to get it to the import specialist then this is the best bet. then they can fix it properly.

Saves time messing around

 

 https://www.service.transport.qld.gov.au/unregisteredvehiclepermit/public/Welcome.xhtml?windowId=c6f

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