lots of things from a loose gas cap to a misfire
my check engine light came on and would go off, come back on again. when i had it checked, it was my gas cap, it was leaking.
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.
There could be an issue with a sensor which could be making your check engine light remain lit. You would be advised to see if your local mechanic can help fix the problem.
Yes, it can cause check engine light to come on. Reasons are multiple - anything from air/vacuum leak, spark problems etc. to major failure.
The check engine light can come on for a large variety of reasons. A code reader has to be attached to find out what specific code has been tripped and then go from there. Some auto parts stores will do this for free and tell you what the code means.
That is what the check engine light is for. It informs you of a failure.
There are dozens of reasons. But in most cars of this model some sensors just become old and have to be replaced. When sensors fail ECU sets off the check engine light.
A flashing check engine light is an indication of a severe engine misfire.
No, low gas cannot cause a Check Engine light to turn on. There would have to be a problem within the engine or the engine wiring for that light to come on.
On some vehicle it does as it is supposed to be vented through a canister and not the cap for emissions reasons. Another reason you fail a smog test if check engine light is on.
Could be many reasons. The year, make, model and engine info would be helpful. If the check engine light is on have it scanned for codes. This would be a good place to start.
Yes, it is possible as you may have a miss. That miss would turn on the check engine light.