you can only check it and clearit with an OBDII diagnostic scaner
go to auto zone and have them check it for you. its free
Take it to Auto Zone they do a free check on this problem and they tell you what is causing your light to come on.
No, the headlight bulb will just not turn on. The check engine light only comes on when there is a problem with the ENGINE, not the BULB.
Check engine light can literally point to hundreds of things. The only right way to find out is to take it to someone with electronic diagnostics.
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take it to the autozone they check the engine light for free
On a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer : The " CHECK ENGINE " warning light is just to the left of the battery voltage gauge
there are many components that will display the check engine light if they are faulty. Go to a local mechanic and have them scan the computer. They will display the component that is faulty.
If the check engine light is blinking that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
The service engien light (check engine) comes on when the engine computer detects a malfunction and sets a code. You need to have the codes read, diagnosed and repaired to keep the light off.The service engien light (check engine) comes on when the engine computer detects a malfunction and sets a code. You need to have the codes read, diagnosed and repaired to keep the light off.
The Check Engine Light comes on when a performance or emissions problem is detected. The OBDII diagnostics need to be scanned to retreive the trouble codes to determine where the problem lies. AutoZone will scan for the codes at no charge.
If the check engine light is blinking that means that an engine cylinder misfire has been detected