Can be any number of things wrong with the emissions system. Have the ECU scanned and the code will tell you what part is being effected.
check engine
take it to the autozone they check the engine light for free
On a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer : The " CHECK ENGINE " warning light is just to the left of the battery voltage gauge
If the check engine light is blinking that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
What causes a 1997 Pontiac sunfire gt with a 2.4 liter engine to stall when stopped at a light
If the check engine light is blinking that means that an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
and what code does the check engine light say ? go by autozone they will check it for free and get the code.
If a check engine light is appearing when the car starts then the ECU is receiving an alert from somewhere in the engine. The computer should receive a diagnostic test which will provide an answer as to why the check engine light appeared on the 1997 Honda Civic.
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.
Not in Massachusetts
Yes.
Check your gas cap. Lots of times its not on tight and causes your light to come on. After you check your cap remove your negative battery cable for a minute to clear the computer and then see what happens