Good Chance this is caused by a faulty O2 Sensor. I had the engine light stuck on in my 2002 Montana and replaced rear O2 sensor and it turned it off.
It means that your relay is out, and has to be replaced with a new one, and once its been replaced, your check engine light will turn off in about 20 minutes or so.
There are dozens and dozens of causes for the check engine light to stay on. You need to have the computer checked for codes to know possible causes.
The engine is overheating. The check engine light is not on because you have no problem with the emissions system which this light monitors.
I had all sensors replaced in my 03 Trailblazer and the check engine light stiil comes on. Why?
Check your gas cap.....My check Engine light always comes on if it is loose or not on at all.
Your bad muffler might be part of the reason your check engine light comes on. Usually, your bad muffler causes something else to go wrong and that causes your check engine light to come on. Problems cascade.
A clogged or defective fuel filter will very likely cause a check engine light. If it is suspected, it should be replaced.
The check engine light on a 2003 Honda Accord will be triggered when something on the engine is malfunctioning. To rid the check engine a light the ECU will need to be reset.
The Check Engine Light (CEL) lights up when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects a problem related to emissions or performance.
check engine light reset on a 1999 Acura CL 3.0.. Just replaced the egr valve. Thx
There are pages and pages of causes for a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scanner to know what to diagnose. After the repair you can clear the code with a scanner.