This means you have aload of miles and you have to go to the mechanic or you will fail a transmission test. Sometimes it stays even when a mechanic tries fixing it good luck.
Good news scenario
On Kias and Volkswagons (and maybe others) this light comes on if you don't screw the gas cap on tight enough. Try it, it saves a pile of bucks for having the mechanics check and replace the "thermin wire" or "muffler bearings" (and tighten the gas cap)
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.
If you are referring to the Check Engine light it means there is a problem with the emissions system on the vehicle. Have it looked at by a professional. If you are referring the the Maintenance Required light it means you need to change the oil/filter.
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.
An engine cylinder misfire has been detected if your check engine light is flashing
take it to the autozone they check the engine light for free
A flashing check engine light is an indication of a misfire.
my check engine light stays on and the o/d light blinks....what could this mean?
it means you need to check the engine
An engine light check means some fault in the engine . Check the handbook to get more details to find what and where the fault is.
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The check engine light stays on when the engine computer has detected a malfunction and set a trouble code.
You can take it to a professional, or you can check the reading yourself. A check engine light can mean many things.