Could be one or several reasons out of many that caused the check engine light to illuminate. Ask your local auto parts store to plug in a code reader and give you the code(s) then post your findings. Most auto parts store will provide this service at no cost.By the way, the year, make, model and engine info would help.
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At least one of possibly a hundred + things. You need to get codes pulled to narrow it down.