[thshiiam]

I just replaced my headgasket and started up the engine and it is smoking like crazy and the check engine light is on. The smoke doesnt smell sweet like antifreeze. Im pretty stumped on what it can be. If anyone has any input it will be greatly appreciated.

 

[jbrody44]

Smoking from the exhaust pipe? I know mine smoked a bit after I got done due to the exhaust manifold gasket burning in. If you are smoking a lot from the tailpipe you have other issues. What color is the smoke?

 

[thshiiam]

The smoke is white and it is not very thick.

 

[MKIIBeater]

Then it may be just condensation/water burning off from the cylinders. Run it for a while and see if it stops...

 

[jbrody44]

As for the check engine light, have you pulled the code yet? The code will tell you what is sending the signal.

 

[thshiiam]

Which connector do i need to short to get the codes?

 

[zank]

its a yellow one that is in the Driver side of the engine. It should be near your long black fuse box. It will have two slots in the yellow connection. Run a wire from one to the other and check your "check engine light" for what codes it gives you.