The computer has detected a problem with the emissions controls or something that effects emissions. Fix ASAP. It also can detect when you have not put your gas cap on tightly. The absence of a vacuum in the gas tank will cause the check engine light to come on as well. -Voice of experience. Possibility: When my Bravada had a "check engine soon" light come on it was because the O2 sensors were bad. The next time it came on was because when I had the fuel tank replaced the mechanic forgot to plug a sensor above the tank back in.
The light is reset with a scan tool after the repair. There is not a button.
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear the code with a scan tool.
There are a number of reasons why a check light might be coming on in your car. Once the check engine light comes on it is important to get the car to a mechanic for diganoses.
If the light is not coming on when you turn on the ignition, check the bulb, it may be blown.
You can disconnect the negative battery cable, wait a couple minutes then reconnect the cable. This will clear the codes and reset the check engine light but, if the reason the light came on isn't fixed the light will come back on soon.
If the Bravada is not starting but the engine turns over, check for spark at the plugs. If there is no spark the ignition system will need troubleshooting to find the problem.
It could be bad with out turning the light on.
Yes, the check engine light is coming on for a reason. You need to take your vehicle into a service center.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
check your oil level?
'Well I have a 95 Buick LeSabre, and the check engine light keeps coming on. So I asked a guy at car-x, and he said that usually occurs when you go really slow on the interstate.'
The check engine light stays on when the computer detects an emissions related failure.