I mean I get it. Sometimes fixing that evap leak isn’t worth it, especially given how much of a pain it can be to find the source. I’ve ignored my fair share of check engine lights.
But a lot of it can be ignorance and/or laziness too. I fixed an airbag light once simply by disconnecting and reconnecting the wires under the seats. Apparently a weight sensor was malfunctioning but it was just a bad connection due to oxidizing wires. Took 30 seconds to fix, and an additional 5 minutes to look up the technique for clearing the code. But I’m wiling to bet that your average driver wouldn’t even think to investigate. A piece of electrical tape over the light is so much simpler.
This is like when you get in the Uber and realize the driver has electrical tape on their dash hiding all the warning lights
I mean I get it. Sometimes fixing that evap leak isn’t worth it, especially given how much of a pain it can be to find the source. I’ve ignored my fair share of check engine lights.
But a lot of it can be ignorance and/or laziness too. I fixed an airbag light once simply by disconnecting and reconnecting the wires under the seats. Apparently a weight sensor was malfunctioning but it was just a bad connection due to oxidizing wires. Took 30 seconds to fix, and an additional 5 minutes to look up the technique for clearing the code. But I’m wiling to bet that your average driver wouldn’t even think to investigate. A piece of electrical tape over the light is so much simpler.
Which is perhaps acceptable for your own vehicle, but is dishonest at best when using that vehicle as a rideshare.
Good point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddPQAJSm2cQ