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The Check Engine Light comes on when the ECU has detected a problem with the emissions system. Have the ECU scanned with an OBD2 scanner to retrieve the code that has been set. That code will tell you where to start looking for the problem.

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Q: What causes a check engine light to come on in a 1997 civic hatchback?
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