The reasons for the check engine light on?

1998 ACURA CL
77,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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What could be the reasons check engine light is on?
Oct 7, 2010 at 6:03 PM
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The ECU (engine control unit) has detected a fault in the parameters of the engine management system; the light is a visual warning that a fault code has been set. Have the code read and report back or have your mechanic investigate the problem.
Oct 7, 2010 at 6:06 PM
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