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. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to a parts store or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
Yes, and it may show up as a random misfire.
A flashing check engine light is usually due to a misfire. see related questions below.
Is it possible an electrical problem can cause my engine coil to burn on my Mazda 323
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.
check the fuse
Yes it will cause it for sure. You will get DTC of P0170/P0173. Car will drive rough.
Yes, an unplugged sensor can cause a check engine light.
It will cause your check engine light to come on and usually you will start getting really crappy gas mileage.
No, oil level does not cause the check engine light.
no a burnt out headlight will not cause a check engine light but if you go to most of the part places they will check the check engine light for free
Yes, water can cause a misfire, which will cause the check engine light to flash.
Problem with one of the components in the emission system--have vehicle scanned at auto parts store--most will do this free