Intermittent Check Engine Light: If the check engine light on your 1996 Camry is intermittent, try to take note of the conditions when this happens.
The video above shows how to locate the on board diagnostics (OBD) plug on your 1996 Camry, how to read the trouble codes and how to reset or clear the check engine light using a scanner on your Camry. In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light. A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 1996 Toyota Camry.