a malfunction has been detected with the emission control system
Could be low fluids or a electronic component in engine...
Im guessing there is something wrong with your car!
That is what the check engine light is for. It informs you of a failure.
I would check the fuel pressure and fuel filter. If you have a check engine light on, then you will need to have it checked for codes. That will mostly tell you what you need to know.
Yes it could. If there's a check engine light go to autozone and have them check the code with an auto scanner (free).
A flashing check engine light is an indication of a severe engine misfire.
I'm not a mechanic / technician but by any chance are you out of gas The CHECK " GAGE " light on my Ford EXPLORER would come on if the engine coolant temperature is too HIGH , the engine oil pressure is too LOW , or the gas gauge is at or near empty
No, low gas cannot cause a Check Engine light to turn on. There would have to be a problem within the engine or the engine wiring for that light to come on.
Yes, it is possible as you may have a miss. That miss would turn on the check engine light.
Probably because you need to check the engine.
Assuming you mean the egr valve, I would make sure that you have the check engine codes cleared. In addition, are you sure that it was truly the egr valve, and not the DPFE sensor monitoring the valve?
Yes it can.