It's usually located on the under side of the instrument panel near the steering column. If it isn't readily visible, it will be behind a small panel that can either be opened or removed for access.
If the check engine light is on, there's something wrong with the engine. Or, the computer is bad. One or the other. They don't set a light for no reason.
There could be several reasons for the check engine light to come on. You can take it to Advance Auto Parts or Autozone and if the check engine light is on they will hook it to their computer and tell you exactly what the problem is for free.
According to Mitchell Program it is on the right kick panel just below dash. Should be a two wire white connector for the engine TGM / computer. There will also be a blue connector there too that is for the TCM / transmission computer. Retrieve codes by placing a jumper wire in the connector end then turn on ignition and count flashes of the check engine lamp or the D4 indicator lamp depending on which computer your checking. Hope this helps.
Take your 2002 Ford Ranger to the garage to get the engine checked.
OBD-2 scan tool needed to check computer.
The check engine light on a 1999 Ford Ranger is between the full mark of the gas gauge and the left turn signal arrow
Question needs to be more specific. If you are asking about a "check engine" light, the EEC connector under the hood provides access to the stored codes. It can also be queried with an OBDI code reader.
A check engine light means you have a possible problem with the emission system , you should get the Ranger scanned for trouble codes to diagnose and repair the problem . Once the problem has been repaired the check engine light can be reset.
If the check engine light stays on , a malfunction with the emission control system has been detected , have your Ranger scanned for any trouble codes to diagnose and then repair the malfunction
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No, the check engine light comes on when the computer detects a malfunction and sets a code.No, the check engine light comes on when the computer detects a malfunction and sets a code.