No, if it stays on all the time the engine computer has detected a malfunction and set a code. You need to have it checked for codes.
cycle the key three times and count the blinks of the check engine light
start with engine off. press and hold that speedometer resetter while starting engine, check engine light will flash a few times then disappear.
You have to get the engine looked at.
It is important to know why a Check engine light blinks. In many cars, when it blinks so many times, it is indicating a code, which is indicating the problem number for the specific car.
First I would check the gas cap. If it's not tightened until it clicks several times it can make the check engine light come on.
If the problem was fixed, the check engine light should turn off after a certain amount of times of turning on and off the car.
With my Forenza , Sometimes when backing the check engine light will come on and stay on ,and the car runs rough as it is low on power . After Turing it on and off a few times , the check engine light will turn off and the car will run normal . What's the cause of this .
get a new one
It might be the catalytic converters. My 2002 had the check engine light on and it was a bad cat.
To reset the check engine light on a 1999 Toyota Camry LE V6, disconnect the positive battery cable for a few minutes. Then reconnect the battery. If the 'check engine' light is still on, then turn the key to on without starting the engine and pump the gas three times and turn the key off. Start the car and the light should be off.
It can only mean one thing "Check your engine"
The 1995 Chevrolet Geo flashing amber engine light is an indication that the engine needs to be checked soon. A red flashing engine light is an indication the engine needs to be checked immediately.