check engine light on Renix system

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skipc

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Georgia & points west and south

• Jul 15, 2004

• #1

Is there such a thing? I know about the emissions reminder light - not talking about that. I can't find reference to it or find it on the dash.

How does the computer tell you if something's not right or needs work?

 

Colorado_XJ

Village Idiot #1287

Location

Colorado Springs

• Jul 15, 2004

• #2

I know the O2 sensor will trip it...but I am not sure what else. What year XJ? The later models ones do have some OBD systems in place to help isolate it.

-Rich

PS- Try searchin this forum. There's LOTS of hits using "check engine light".

 

Last edited: Jul 15, 2004

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MACH90XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Oregon

• Jul 15, 2004

• #3

Renix systems do not have the ability to store or throw codes if thats what your asking.Renix is OBD1,there are scanners out there to read specific values for various sensors.

 

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skipc

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Georgia & points west and south

• Jul 15, 2004

• #4

This is an 89 xj. I know you need a DRB II to read the 88-90 ones. No mention ever of a check engine light. That might be why it came with an emissions reminder light to remind you to change the O2 sensor (separate circuit and not connected to the ECU though).

The 89s dont' have a light, do they?

 

Eagle

Lifetime NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Terra Firma

• Jul 15, 2004

• #5

The Renix does not have a Check Engine light. Only the "Maintenance Required" light that's truggered by the timer for the O2 sensor.

 

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jneary

NAXJA Forum User

Location

springfield, virginia

• Jul 15, 2004

• #6

the emissions timer can just be unplugged. it is just a reminder to have the emissions system checked. the timer is the clear gray tinted box secured to the knee bolster on the drivers side just sbove your right shin area.