Simply turn on the ignition but do not attempt to start the engine. If the light bulb is good you will see the Check Engine light illuminate and stay on. If you do not see the Check Engine light, the bulb is defective or has been removed.
No, it will not.
Whether or not a car will pass inspection with the Check Engine light on is up to the state or county giving the test. As long as the car passes an emissions test, it should be fine.
With a scan tool
When a check engine light comes on the driver needs to fix the problem for the cause of the light to come on. If the light stays on, then need to perform The Stomp Test.
It depends on where you live. In California you will not
No, it will not.
You can take it to an auto store like autozone and they will run a test to read codes for the check engine light.
If a check engine light is appearing when the car starts then the ECU is receiving an alert from somewhere in the engine. The computer should receive a diagnostic test which will provide an answer as to why the check engine light appeared on the 1997 Honda Civic.
That is the check engine light.That is the check engine light.
Yes.
Yes if it is emissions related.
A check engine light informs you that there is something wrong with the engine. After you run a diagnostic test, you will be able to tell what exactly is wrong.