That car uses the OBDII system. You can buy a generic scan tool for them at parts stores for around $100. Most parts stores will even scan them for free.
There are pages and pages and items that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scan tool. After repair light can be shut off with scan tool.
The light could come on for a number of reasons. The vehivle would have to be hooked up to a scanner to determine the engine code or codes. After you determine the codes you can isolate and fix the probelem. If the check engine light is on there will be a computer code that will appear on the scanner.
If the check engine light is illuminated, start with scanning for codes.
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if you are looking to reset a check engine light or any trouble codes, you will need to have it done with an OBD2 handheld scanner.
You start by having it checked for codes. The light comes on because the computer has detected a fault. You need to know the code to know what to repair.
Could be a plugged fuel filter or damaged/plugged catalytic converter. If the check engine light is or has illuminated check for codes.
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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 a scanner to properly diagnosis a check engine light.