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It is caused when the onboard computer detects a fault. Use a computer diagnostic scanner to find out which specific fault has been detected. Often the description of the codes is a bit obscure and it can take a little head-scratching and investigating to figure out what the cryptic message may mean. just go to autozone or any parts place and most of the time they have a scan tool and will let you use it to find out whats wrong. quick and ez and you are allredy at the store. the check engine light can come on for many different reasons. some reasons are minor (filled with gas while engine running) others can be bad (engine trouble). the best thing to do, if your car runs okay, disconnect the red battery terminal and reconnect. the check engine light should be off

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