It means the car's computer has detected a malfunction. Could be serious, could be simple. You should bring it somewhere to have the codes read. Sometimes you can have it done for free at a local car parts store. If the check engine light is on, your car probably will fail emissions, in case you need to get that done soon.
How about checking engine control module? Would that tell anything?
Check your gas cap. Lots of times its not on tight and causes your light to come on. After you check your cap remove your negative battery cable for a minute to clear the computer and then see what happens
That is what the check engine light is for. It informs you of a failure.
Because there is a fault in, or reported, by the monitoring system (computer) in the car and it needs to be serviced to find and or repair the problem.
You will have to disconnect the battery for 10 seconds or more to reset the computer, then reconnect the battery and check if the light is off and remains off , if the light comes back on I would take to mechanic and have it scanned for trouble codes.
Problem with one or more of the components in the emission system Have vehicle scanned to determine the problem
GAs cap is more than likeky the problem, tighten the cap remove the emc fuse to reset the check engine light/ or tighten the cap and then take neg battery cable off for 5 mins to reset light
A flashing check engine light is an indication of a severe engine misfire.
No, low gas cannot cause a Check Engine light to turn on. There would have to be a problem within the engine or the engine wiring for that light to come on.
Probably because you need to check the engine.
Yes, it is possible as you may have a miss. That miss would turn on the check engine light.
Yes it can.