The check engine light comes on when the ECU detects a problem with the emissions system. You will need an OBD2 scan tool (1996 & newer vehicles) in order to retrieve the code that has been set. This code will tell you what part of the system is being effected and help you to diagnose the problem. The code may or may not tell you what part is defective.
No. It is illegal, will cause a check engine light and running problems.No. It is illegal, will cause a check engine light and running problems.
Running out of gas my certainly be a cause for the check engine light to come on. It could also be an assortment of other issues.
Smaller tires should not cause the check engine light to come on. Smaller tires will cause the speedometer to be off.
Check engine light on?? Not running on all cylinders?
No, oil level does not cause the check engine light.
That is a possibility.That is a possibility.
Yes, an unplugged sensor can cause a check engine light.
the check engine light is blinking and my 03 Nissan exterra is running rough
No, but it could cause the check engine light to illuminate.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
Yes, water can cause a misfire, which will cause the check engine light to flash.
The check engine light is reset with a scan tool after repairing the cause of the fault.The check engine light is reset with a scan tool after repairing the cause of the fault.