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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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Cel == Ses?

Sorry for this n00bish question, but I can't figure it out. Everyone's complaining about their Check Engine Light turning on, and I figure my poorly maintained, air filter on for over 20k miles, though it is stock, 98 would have the light go on.

When I start up the car, before I turn the key all the way, I see my Service Engine Soon light go on. Is this the light that everyone calls the CEL? or is the bulb out for my CEL? There's a blank spot in the middle of the right hand side, and I can't figure out what it is. stupid manual.

maybe i'm just lucky and my car runs ok. thanks for the help.
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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Check Engine Light = CEL

Service Engine Soon = SES light ... Different years Maximas use a different phrase, tehy both mean the same thing ...

Your car doesn't have a CEL, only SES light. Pull your codes to see if anything is wrong ...
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jaedaliu
Sorry for this n00bish question, but I can't figure it out. Everyone's complaining about their Check Engine Light turning on, and I figure my poorly maintained, air filter on for over 20k miles, though it is stock, 98 would have the light go on.

When I start up the car, before I turn the key all the way, I see my Service Engine Soon light go on. Is this the light that everyone calls the CEL? or is the bulb out for my CEL? There's a blank spot in the middle of the right hand side, and I can't figure out what it is. stupid manual.

maybe i'm just lucky and my car runs ok. thanks for the help.
The SES light goes on with key-turn initially to test the bulb. Hence, your light is working...
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