Flashing Check Engine Light
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,773
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From: San Diego CA
The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate
that there is a problem and service is required.
Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system
before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more
serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also
designed to assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is
not running. If the light does not come on, have it
repaired. This light will also come on during a
malfunction in one of two ways:
• Light Flashing — A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions
and may damage the emission control system on
your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
• Light On Steady — An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Diagnosis and service may be required.
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.
I just wanted to put out the correct info.
OP..... I'm glad you found your problem
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,706
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From: Toronto Ontario
This is (disappointingly for me) the normal response people tend to give. I have worked for a few different GM dealers over the past 15 years and can see why people feel this way for the most part. However, there are some dealers that take pride in the work they do, do a good job in the work they do and don't gouge CP customers. Thankfully I work at one of those dealers. While some of the staff are lazy in their work, for the most part, our techs are top notch. Our dealership has some of the best technicians in Canada - most of whom have been with us for years and have won numerous academic awards. Our trim technician has won top Canadian technician in his field for the last 12 or 13 years.
I'm lucky working where I do.
I'm lucky working where I do.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 671
Likes: 10
From: Tulsa OK
This is (disappointingly for me) the normal response people tend to give. I have worked for a few different GM dealers over the past 15 years and can see why people feel this way for the most part. However, there are some dealers that take pride in the work they do, do a good job in the work they do and don't gouge CP customers. Thankfully I work at one of those dealers. While some of the staff are lazy in their work, for the most part, our techs are top notch. Our dealership has some of the best technicians in Canada - most of whom have been with us for years and have won numerous academic awards. Our trim technician has won top Canadian technician in his field for the last 12 or 13 years.
I'm lucky working where I do.
I'm lucky working where I do.
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