The light is on because there is a problem with the emissions system. You need to have the ECU scanned with an OBD2 scan tool. This will retrieve the code that has been set by the ECU, (computer). This code will tell you what part is being effected. A skilled technician can then know where to start looking for the problem.
How do you reset check engine light for the 2009 Chevy trail blazer?
I had a check engin light on for years on my 99 tracker the mechanics couldn't find the problem, I bought a new gas cap (3 dollars ) it turned off and hasn't turned on since, its been four years.
An auto parts store can reset it for you.
on the driver side by the front speaker up underneath is a switch that turns off the check engine light.
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.
You can either bring it in to a Chevy dealer or use a programmer/tuner to reset the check engine light.
to prevent check engine light from coming on again, you must use an oem sensor. universal sensors will not work.
If the check engine light is blinking that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
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The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle.
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.
It requires an engine scanner to do that.