It means you engine is having a issue and will need service. Your best bet is to go to a parts store and have them run a scan on it. It will give them codes so you know what's needing replaced. Most parts store do this for free.
Check engine light, see related question below.
Does the light say check gauge or check engine?
It means that the engine computer has detected a malfunction and set a trouble code, you need to have it checked for codes.
That is the same as a check engine light. See related questions below.That is the same as a check engine light. See related questions below.
That is the check engine light, see related questions below.
A flashing check engine light is an indication of a misfire.
The antilock system has detected a malfunction.
Evap purge solenoid circuit open.
Trouble code P0403 means:Exhaust gas recirculation circuit malfunction
Cylinder number two misfire.
Fuel system running lean.
My father has a 1996 Dodge Caravan code P1698 comes up, check engine light on most of time, and dash lights off most of time. When dash lights come on, the check engine light stays on also. Can you tell me what my next step is to resolve this problem without a mechanic telling me it is something it is not that may cost more than the actual issue?