Its best to have the vehicle scaned, But a good place to start looking is the MAF sensor. Try tapping lightly on it and see if there is any change in the idle.
No, but something that could cause uneven idle could cause the check engine light to turn on.No, but something that could cause uneven idle could cause the check engine light to turn on.
Anything that could cause a cylinder misfire can cause the check engine light to flash. A restricted fuel filter is one.Anything that could cause a cylinder misfire can cause the check engine light to flash. A restricted fuel filter is one.
It could cause the check engine light to come on with a code concerning cooling system/thermostat performance.It could cause the check engine light to come on with a code concerning cooling system/thermostat performance.
It could.It could.
Running out of gas my certainly be a cause for the check engine light to come on. It could also be an assortment of other issues.
It could.
It could.
It is one of hundreds of things that could turn the check engine light on.
check the gas cap... usually if you "lost" yours and/or it isn't tight this could cause the check engine light to come on
ANY error code in the computer.
Please check the following: the radiator for cracks, follow the top hose to the engine check the thermostat houseing, follow the bottom hose to the waterpump, check the block.
A defective thermostat can cause the engine to overheat. It can also cause the engine to not reach full operating temperature if the thermostat is stuck open. It is possible this could set the check engine light.