No not possible. You can clear the code, but until you fix it the cel will keep coming back.

 

Take the dash off, unplug the light for the cel, and presto no light.

 

Not that simple. The light is a surface-mounted LED; what I've seen done is to chisel it off the circuit board. Of course, then you essentially have a ruined instrument cluster. And the CEL does serve a useful purpose.

 

I have heard a rumor that you can essentially bypass the sensor with a some resistors but i can't confirm or even say what would be involved

i examples I've seen in the past with the airbags its was as simple as unplugging the wire harness and then shoving the two leads of a resister into the pins to mimic the temp the sensor should be giving.

 

Duct tape and a craft knife?

 

We don't have craft knives, Sam. "Xacto" is what we'd likely reference in it's place.

The has been "Helping a Limey" for March 15th.

 

Black electrical tape. Works like a charm! :thumbup: :lol:

 

:lol:

 

just fix the problem...and tah dah...no light. or, the black tape works too...

 

just fix the problem...and tah dah...no light

ta dah... a couple thoudand dollars poorer

 

Just watch how you "trick" the system. Different states have different methods for passing inspection, I know where I live, the CEL needs to be visible when the key is in the "on" position, but "off" when the car is running in order for it to pass.

I'm currently going through a similar situation with my C5 A6 Avant (3.0L), I haven't tried changing out the O2 yet, but just had the flex pipes welded and the CEL is back on. I suspect the converter is bad, but would like to try and replace the O2 just to make sure. Sooner or later I'll find some time to deal with it, but I've just been clearing the light as it comes on, or driving with it on.

 

Just watch how you "trick" the system. Different states have different methods for passing inspection, I know where I live, the CEL needs to be visible when the key is in the "on" position, but "off" when the car is running in order for it to pass.

Pesky inspectors, trying to make sure their tests to check the car is working properly are hard to fool. It's not fair!

 

Your mileage may vary, but I think some people have had luck with this:

http://www.034motorsport.com/product_info.php?products_id=18885

Your oxygen sensors could also be bad which might cause similar issues. The above is $17, so you can't really beat the price except with black tape.

 

Drive the car into a building. Perhaps you can break something else to override the CEL.

 

Somebody drove into my building. The inspector says it's not safe, the wall might fall down. What's the best way to make him stop bothering me?

 

You do know "stupidest" is not a word, right? :lol: