The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to AutoZone or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
Disconnect the negative terminal to the battery for 3 min.. It worked for me :)
There are pages and pages and items that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scan tool. After repair light can be shut off with scan tool.
The plug is under the dash on the passenger side. It should be a green plug just under the carpet..
it means you need to check the engine
You can not disconnect the check engine light.
A flashing check engine light is an indication of a severe engine misfire.
Auto Zone will check your engine light for free... Write down the codes and go from there.
According to the 2000 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : No , a separate fuse for the check engine light is not listed
The check engine light is a " picture " of an engine , just to the left of the engine temperature gauge
a 2000 dodge ram 1500 the check engine light is on and the code says torque converter and clutch and overdrive solenoid. what do you think that the problem is?
Check the oxygen detector.
With a scan tool.