Discussion Starter • #1 • Feb 9, 2008. If the engine light comes on solid, it may still be a reason for concern, however it doesn’t immediately need to strike fear in your heart. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Ran well for a few weeks, then the lights came on again yesterday. Check engine light flashing and blinking is a result of an engine misfire. The diagnostic tool did confirm we had multiple random misfires that could not be attributed to any one cylinder. It was just so weird that it came on after sitting in cold, then warm weather for 4 days without being run. The orange check engine light is a car's way of telling you something is wrong. It started blinking while driving, them it went back to being a solid illumination. (fuel injector open cirtuit). After another minute it went off. So like the title says I have a flashing check engine light. Towed it due the the last fiasco. Check engine light has been solid for a while, which I ignored becuase it seems to do this alot. Two days later I got a check engine light flashing and then solid. The indicator is triggered when your Kia’s on-board computer (ECU – Electronic Control Unit) finds something out of the normal with its usual function. This is often caused by a bad spark plug or defective ignition coil but can be caused by other issues. I had run gas low day b4 and put gas in. But a flashing check engine light is a mifire which will ruin you CAT and that cost a lot to replace. I need it to pass smog Power - Answered by a verified Audi Mechanic Got codes for cylinder misfires P0301 and P0303. Mechanic replaced plugs and ignition coil. Is this something serious? Solid Check Engine and Traction Control Off lights came on. I put dry gas in .I unplugged battery to reset light. Just yesterday the orange engine light started blinking when I'm accelerating. Flashing check engine light. Image from: GoranH It may sound obvious but a loose/faulty gas cap can actually set the check engine light on. I got a check engine light the first time, reset, then on the second run I got a flashing check engine light, what does that mean, its a first for me. What might the problem be? I drove about two blocks to get home, then had it towed to the dealership. If your check engine light is on and not flashing, this means you need to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have the vehicle diagnosed. I’m puzzled…should i go see a mechanic??? A solid check engine light is usually no cause for panic. Earlier it was flashing, then solid, now it’s off??? Light started flashing. ALso got P1240 and P1237. If you do get a check engine light you can turn the key on and off three time and the code will read where the miles are, will be a P#### code. Good luck! The check engine light stays on. The check Engine Light is flashing and then goes solid ..back to flashing. I recently bought a car with the check engine light illuminated. There is a gas smell and she is stuttering when idle..some lack of power on acceleration. I recently picked up a 2012 Limited V6 and noticed that when I have the key switched to the ON position my check engine light is solid when all the other lights come on, but when they go away the check engine light flashes 10 times and then stays solid after the 10 flashes. A flashing Check Engine Light is serious business. The check engine light is now required to monitor a number of different emissions factors, including the exhaust that comes out of the engine. I took it in to the shop where they couldn't find anything wrong with the AT system except for dirty fluid. Car is hesitating and shaking a lot. Learn about car warning lights in our resource centre . My check engine light was on, suddenly it went blinking then it became solid again. He did another code check and again a "300." I put coolant in it because it was low but the light did not go off. About a month ago, my check engine light came on. Started truck this morning. If you absolutely have to drive it, you should be ok if the solid illuminated service engine light is on. A steady light usually indicates minor problems, while the check engine light flashes only when there is a serious problem with your car. Check engine light was flashing, now it's stopped 5 Answers. One of our trucks we just purchased has a check engine light that is flashing....any Ideas to toss around, its headed to get scanned now but thought I would ask some advice or reasons that may be the cause ... What does a solid light mean then? I took it in for a diagnostic check Auto Zone & it the computer could not communicate with the car. A flashing check engine light indicates a normal code like above, but the the vehicle is also misfiring severely enough to damage your vehicle’s catalytic converter(s), oxygen sensor(s) and other exhaust related emissions components. Please help me regarding this issue. I began to drive to work. A solid Check Engine Light can mean something like a loose gas cap, or it can indicate a more in-depth problem like a fuel, timing, or transmission issue. Anyway, last week I tried to start the jeep and it didn't fire right off. 99 Jetta. 142000 miles. I took it back to the mechanic the next day, and by that time the check engine light went away. Then, two weeks ago, the AT Oil Temp light came on flashing. Hyundai check engine light flashing, blinking. It was solid. Two days ago CEL flashing. I was driving around 70-75 mph when my check engine light came on and started flashing rhythmically. ALso got P0442 (cat converter below threshold). When the light is solid/steady, you can keep driving but use a leave-in OBD2 scanner like GOFAR to identify the issue. Thanks Restarting the car again cleared the code, but it came back within a few minutes along with the check engine light. Audi epc light and check engine came on blinking then solid on audio Q5 2011. Ford Check Engine Light Flashing and Engine Shakes If the check engine or service engine light is flashing, it means that the OBD-II system has detected an engine misfire. Jump to Latest Follow 81 - 93 of 93 Posts. Drove about a mile, Traction Control light stayed on, but Check Engine started flashing. Oct 28 2013, 9:20pm. Yesterday by 2012 ford taurus check engine light came on. Either way, if the issue is a loose gas cap, even after fixing it, you may need to drive for about 50 to 100 miles (80 to 160 km) before the check engine light resets. I finally got it going and it was running rough. 61 - 69 of 69 Posts ... Then I'll know whether there really is a problem. It stops flashing when I'm at a stop or under 25 mph or so to a constant being on, like it has been for a while. Dumb me tried to takeoff in 2nd and immediately the light started flashing. Heavyd, Dec 1, 2013. a steady light and a flashing light. 2004 Forester XT, 61K+ miles; seems to run fine ... they said a sensor probably froze. The check engine light is generally amber or red in color, and has two stages, viz. It should never be ignored. Solid "Check Engine" light, flashing "Cruise" Jump to Latest Follow Status Not open for further replies. This does not mean you should ignore it, regardless of what your brother's friend who knows about cars says. Check engine light flashing. If the check engine light comes on solid (not blinking), you can continue to drive the car until you have a chance to bring it in. I haven’t had it happen since then. ... you should never continue to drive a vehicle with a flashing check engine light. Today I turned my car on and the check engine light started flashing, then it turned solid. Then it started flashing & I turned off the A/C & it went back to being solid. I did the on,off,on,off,on diagnostic check and no codes came up. This … That same day it went off. Here are the 10 most common issues that trigger it. I turned around and went home. Is there a DIY way to get the code(s) off the computer as well? Hasn't given me trouble so I … Light stayed off so drove bout 5 miles to work. Shop only found an old code for the camshaft position sensor and the lights had stopped before they even started their work. Check Engine Light On And Flashing Cruise Light Too. Check engine light came on & has been solid. A diagnostic procedure on most vehicles typically takes 1-2 hours, and should cost $80 – $100 dollars in most cases. I took the stang out for a couple of 5 mile runs on the back roads here. When the check engine light is flashing, it’s an emergency and you need to safely pull over and then tow your car to the mechanic. Yes, the ECM should retain the codes. When the check engine light is flashing the car is usually shaking severely. I have 2001 Chevy Blazer, and I recently replaced my thermostat because the engine light was on about a month ago. Some vehicle models – including the Honda CR-V – have a separate fuel cap warning indicator on the dash.. Chances are it will start flashing again if the problem wasn't fixed and … Started car up after work light back and flashing. Then you can look it up online. That flashing light is warning you that the catalytic converter is being damaged. It went off about a minute, then a minute later it came on again. Personally since it was originally flashing I wouldn't risk it. But if the check engine light is flashing, you need to take care of this right away. Anyone have an idea what this lighting combo means--solid Check Engine, flashing Cruise Control? July 6, 2016, 1:42am #9. If your Hyundai check engine light is flashing and the car is shaking, that means that you have a serious engine malfunction, and you should avoid driving your car. I have an appointment in a week and I want to know if it's safe to drive till then. cuz now there’s no check engine light anymore so will they be able to tell me what’s wrong?? Afterwards, we still had the same problem where the check engine light would flash and then turn solid with occasional stints where the car would stutter and behave as if there were misfires. If the light is blinking this is also a serious problem and means the vehicle in theory should no longer be driven at this point. The second it starts flashing stop. ... and if the light is blinking versus staying solid. 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