why does my check engine light never come on

Asked by lecial Mar 24, 2012 at 01:46 AM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my check engine light does not come on when i start to crank my truck all other gauge lights come on anyone have any suggestion thanks i am getting a code p 1763 and p 1762 i know what these are but not sure if they are accurate since the check engine light dont come on thanks

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Chris answered 12 years ago

maybe someone pulled the bulb did you buy it recently?

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Chris answered 12 years ago

a stored code will not illuminate the check engine light, only an active code will

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