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Re: Brake light

To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Brake light
From: Walt Boeninger <walt_boeninger@hp.com>
Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 11:23:51 -0700
EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation

What is this Emissions Counter actually counting?  EGR valve cycles?

Just curious....  my 74 doesn't have the Smog Air Pump.  When
did those start being used?  


Jsut4fun@aol.com wrote:
> 
> If you have a late model car your brake light is coming on because you EGR
> (emissions counter) has reached a certain number and it is reminding you to
> check your emissions equipment.  The counter is a small white plastic box
> located under the hood near the wiper motor.  On the passenger side of the
> box (I'm sure purposely put there to make it impossible to see) there is a
> very small reset pin that has to be turned until the numbers in the window
> are back to zero.  There is a tool that will fit into the two very small
> holes and allow you to turn it, but a small section of a paper clip bent to
> fit the holes will work.  You will have to make the clip too small to hold
> with your hands so use pliers.

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Regards
  
Walt Boeninger - Nor Cal SAAC        '74 TR-6

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