flashing engine light
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flashing engine light
While driving the other day i noticed that my engine light came on and flashed on and off 
for about 10 secs. then went off. What does this mean? thanks for your help.
for about 10 secs. then went off. What does this mean? thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by 530hp_zo6
While driving the other day i noticed that my engine light came on and flashed on and off for about 10 secs. then went off. What does this mean? thanks for your help.
for about 10 secs. then went off. What does this mean? thanks for your help.Got a BIG cam in that Z? If so,might have just been the lope and the engine thinking a slight misfire condition. I don't think it's anything to worry about...I see it when I first start the car when it's pretty cold. It doesn't trigger any long term error code, so not to worry.
Burning Brakes
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From the 98 manual
Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.
