The check engine light is an indicator that the computer has detected a fault in one or more of the electronic components. Use a code scanner to figure out what is wrong.
Yes it will
Usally that means the battery has been disconnected within the last 10 starts
Only the computer can tell what made your check engine light come on. It could be your battery. If your battery is bad, replace it and see if that solves the problem. If it does not, then you will have to connect your car to the computer and find out why the check engine light came on.
i just changed my batterys out on my truck now my check engine light is on?
Changing the battery will not make the light come on. The computer will automatically recalibrate itself after a few driving cycles. If the check engine light is on, you have a problem with the emissions system. Have the computer scanned with an OBD2 scan tool.
To turn off the check engine light on a 1999 Toyota Camry you can disconnect the battery. This will only reset the check engine light. So if there is a persistant problem with the engine, the light is likely going to stay on. To turn off the check engine light on a 1999 Toyota Camry you can disconnect the battery. This will only reset the check engine light. So if there is a persistant problem with the engine, the light is likely going to stay on.
It is one of hundreds of things that could turn the check engine light on.
My check engine light came on because the terminals were not connected tightly. no. quite the contrary. if you have a "check engine" light on, disconnecting, or in this case replacing the battery will turn it off. you have a different problem.
The check engine light is a notification that the computer has detected a problem. You need to connect a diagnostic scanner to the vehicle and see what the code is saying.
Reset the Check Engine Light by disconnecting the battery for about 10 minutes.
One way to reset a 2005 Honda Element check engine light is to disconnect the battery. The battery will need to be disconnected for about 5 minutes for the light to reset.
One way to reset a Kia Rondo check engine light is to disconnect the battery for up to one minute. After the battery is reconnected, the check engine light should be off. If the light does not go off, there is a problem with the car and it will need to be checked out.