97 tj check engine light

help , have 97,700 miles on jeep, today out of blue CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - came on, does light come on after so many miles so it can be serviced? or is there rally a problem?

how do I read the codes? or reset light or where do I start to locate problem any Ideas any tips ??? casca at core.com use the @ when emailing me thanks casca

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12 == normal battery disconnect code that resets after a god awful number of starts. Usually ignored. (check/clean the battery terminals anyway) 21 == O2 sensor (upstream) i.e. before the cat. Time to get a new one. My fav OEM parts counter is buymopar.com (a dealer but without the dealer price gouging)
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The light will reset once the O2 sensor is fixed.

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The 12 code will clear itself only after about 50 starts, that's why it's generally ignored unless there are a lot of other error codes being thrown out. It sets every time you disconnect the battery.

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