you don't. find out what the code means, and get it fixed. You cannot simply: unplug the light, it has to light for the preliminary inspection, and the code will still be there and will be found when they hook your car up to a scan tool; reset the car, the sensors have to reset the monitors before you take it in which will kick you out for the monitors not being ready.
You will need to get the cause of the check engine light repaired.
No, a person cannot just clean a check engine light to pass inspection. The issue causing the check engine light must be dealt with and fixed.
You don't, the light has to be repaired.
Yes. Va will pass your car with a check engine light. The inspection station will try to get you to figure out what is wrong with you car but they will not fail it. However, If your SRS light is on, the car will fail the inspection.
The inspection light will come on when the engine is not operating properly. A check of the engine electronics is needed to find the problem that is turning the light on.
That is the check engine light.
A flashing check engine light is an indication of an engine misfire.
The check engine lamp has absolutely NOTHING to do with the VA safety inspection
No
Not in Massachusetts
No, I just took my 2003 caravan in today (9/28/09) and it failed (NC inspection also). Good luck!
A Dodge Ram will have a check engine light appear when the engine needs to be serviced. You can reset this light by following the directions in your manual or by having your mechanic do it.