Because you removed the computer.
There are dozens and dozens of causes for the check engine light to stay on. You need to have the computer checked for codes to know possible causes.
The computer has detected a problem with the emissions system.
Computer (ECM) does a self test of components and has found a part that is out of the specified range and turns on the check engine light so that you get it checked out so that the problem doesn't get worse.
If the check engine light does not flash when in the diag mode, the problem is the computer. Could be as simple as a failed lamp driver but a failed computer is toast and will need to be replaced/
The computer has detected a malfunction. You need to have it checked for codes. You can then diagnose the code.
That is the check engine light. It will come on and stay on when the computer has detected a problem with the emissions system on the vehicle.
why does my check engine light stay on and want go off
Several things could cause the 2001 Impalas check engine light to stay on. Since so many things could be wrong, check the computer codes for any leads on possible problems.
No
The light should stay on whenever the key is on and the engine is off.
The computer is indicating the presence of a fault code. Find out why the computer is doing that by using a code scanner.
No, if it stays on all the time the engine computer has detected a malfunction and set a code. You need to have it checked for codes.