Flashing check engine light
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Le Mans Master
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From: Wilkes-Barre Pa
Flashing check engine light
I was going about 35-40mph in second gear and my check engine light started flashing. Shifted into 3rd but before I could pull over it went away. Flashed for maybe 10 seconds at the most. Everything feels like it is running fine but now the exhaust seems louder. I can really notice it at idle. Thought maybe the exhaust might be leaking somewhere but the sound is exiting the tips.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Wilkes-Barre Pa
Le Mans Master
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From: Vail, Arizona
From the owners manual:
• 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.
If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
• Reducing vehicle speed
• Avoiding hard accelerations
• Avoiding steep uphill grades
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the engine off, wait at least 10 seconds and
restart the engine. If the light remains on steady,
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is
still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
• 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.
If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
• Reducing vehicle speed
• Avoiding hard accelerations
• Avoiding steep uphill grades
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the engine off, wait at least 10 seconds and
restart the engine. If the light remains on steady,
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is
still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
