1987 Nissan Maxima Sensor light

Tiny
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  • 1987 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,900 MILES
On my above car I bought it about 1 1/2 years ago and there was a blinking sensor light on the row of light on the dash board. It blinked on and off and the person I bought the car from said her mechanic couldn't get the light to turn off and quit blinking. I took it to my mechanic and I am positive he unplugged it somewhere under the drivers side dash. The light now doesn't come on at all. When I turn the key to on it is the only light not turning on and now I am having problems starting the car in the mornings and then it starts perfectly every time until the next morning. I am also seeing a big drop in gas mileage. How can I find out where my mechanic unplugged the light from so I can be informed if my car is having trouble?

Thank you,

John B
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 AT 3:21 AM

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Tiny
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HI there, he may have removed the engine check light globe from the instrument cluster, if so this is quite irresponsible on his behalf, does the engine check light come on with the ignition on, and the engine not running?

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 AT 3:31 AM
Tiny
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I know he did not take out the light bulb as I was standing not too far behind him. Where the light is located, he could not have taken out the bulb. I'm sure he did something underneath the dash on the drivers side.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 AT 11:13 PM
Tiny
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No, light does not come on at any time, yet I know he did not take out the bulb.
Thank you mark
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 AT 11:14 PM
Tiny
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You best check that the globe has not blown,

Mark
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 AT 11:16 PM
Tiny
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I will check, but the light did go off after he said he unplugged something.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 AT 11:46 PM

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