1996 Ford Contour is sometime caused by a misfire on startup. The error will clear itself after 3 complet warm-up cycles not restarts.
A spark plug that is causing a misfire is one of many reasons for the check engine light to come on.
Go to AutoZone and ask one of the fellas to come out and "check your check engine light code". They will be able to tell you what the problem code is, as well as re-set your check engine light.
It is one of hundreds of things that could turn the check engine light on.
Yes, it is one of many things that can cause the check engine light to come on.
Yes, that is one of hundreds of possibilities for the check engine light.
A failed catalytic converter is one of hundreds of parts that can cause the check engine light to be on.
The oxygen sensor is one of many things that could turn the check engine light on.The oxygen sensor is one of many things that could turn the check engine light on.
Check engine light will come on for various reasons. The o2 sensors could be one of them. If your belt breaks the light will come on and the engine will over heat. I mentioned the o2 sensor because when it comes on for this reason some people have had that light on for years without replacing the sensor.
Yes, that is one of many things that can cause the light to come on.
The O2 sensor is one of many things that can turn on the check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes.
The check engine light will usually come on. On a Chrysler product the check engine light will not come on for low oil. You should either see the oil pressure gauge fall (if equipped) or the low oil pressure light will come one. That is the one that looks like a little red oil can. In addition the engine will overheat and you will start to hear some noise from the engine.
In most cases the check engine light will come on after you put a new engine in it, it can come on for various reasons, In my case my check engine light came on because my oxygen sensor was reading the fumes from my exhaust in which came from my last engine. eventually iit will turn off but its good to get a diagnostic to be sure that they wouldn't have to replace your sensor