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Old 06-28-2025, 01:40 PM   #2
BoxsterInTheSun
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Originally Posted by piper6909 View Post
I've heard of unscrupulous dealers/sellers doing something like that. I've even heard of lazy ones taking the smallest-diameter drill bit and drill through the cluster to break the light.

But there is one simple, free trick all buyers should remember: Put the key on, engine off and look for the check engine light. If you don't see one, run away. A better way is to bring a scan tool, even a cheapo from Harbor Freight, that can display IM readiness. This way you'll know if they cleared the codes before you got there.
100% this! Could have saved myself a lot of headache and stress. Live and learn!
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