Fix the cause of the codes, and clear the codes with a scanner or by unhooking the battery.
There are many sensors that can trip the check engine light to come on.
You can get a diagnostic scanner to get your check engine light to turn off. It is best to take your car into a service center because the light is on because there is a problem with your car.Ê
You can if you want to but the vehicle won't pass emissions and the check engine light will remain on.
The 1996 is a OBD II diagnostic system and the codes will need to be pulled. Autozone use to do this free.
The check engine light would come on and the code stored would refer to a bad cat.
Who to Change engine check light bulbs on a 1996 BMW 318i?
Yes
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.
If your check engine light is flashing that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
Is there a reset button on a 1996 rav4? Had it checked out, and said it need spark plugs and wires. Replaced it and check engine light still on.
The dashboard dude
Check the fuse or the bulb???