went off for a couple of days but it came back on and when it came back on it started flashing off and on while driving but if we are stopped at a light or something it is not blinking but other than that it is blinking. Took the car to auto zone and they came up with p0305 codes looked the code up on the internet and it said it was a misfire in the 5th cylinder can anyone help me?
2006-07-07 07:08:57 · 18 answers · asked by yashicarhea 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the car is a 1997 dodge intrepid 3.5 engine
2006-07-07 07:24:48 · update #1
You have a misfire on cylinder #5. The problem could be a bad plug or plug wire (or a coil if the engine has Coil On Plug ignition). You also could have clogged fuel injector. Lastly, you could have low compression on that cylinder due to a burnt or warped valve or even a worn camshaft lobe. But you need to get this vehicle to a trustworthy mechanic ASAP! A vehicle with a flashing "Check Engine" light should NOT be driven! A flashing light means that Catalytic Converter damage is quite possible, and that is a very expensive part to replace. I recommend you get it to a shop and have it repaired immediately!! You most likely have a plug or plug wire problem, which is relatively inexpensive to repair, compared to adding a Catalytic Converter to the bill. HTH!! Good Luck!!
2006-07-07 07:24:08 · answer #1 · answered by lugnutz59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of answers here but the right thing to do is get it fixed and soon.A flashing check engine light means that catalyst damage is imminent.This is due to unburned fuel getting into your exhaust system because of a cylinder that is not firing.As a long time Chrysler mechanic I would almost bet you need a set of spark plugs and new wires as this was a fairly common problem with that vehicle. But do get it checked soon because of the potential to ruin your catalytic converters and there are 4 of them on that vehicle. Good luck and hurry.
2006-07-07 10:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the diagnosis, but my car was doing this as well. It never started until these bastards smogged it and then the light would come on and off during driving. It was because the emissions filter, whatever it's called was dirty. Basically nothing was really wrong with it other than the fact that it was polluting alittle more. Ironic huh? We get it smog tested and the guys doing the work make it stink even more! Hahaha! I don't know if this is what is happening to you, but that engine light sure is a royal pain, huh?
2006-07-07 07:16:31 · answer #3 · answered by Tsuki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my car's check engine light came on, too. I have a 97 Camry LE and I wanted to know what was wrong with it.
Well, after looking and checking with a computer, it turns out that the car's sensor wire needed to be replaced-at $240+labor!
Of course, I am going to need that done before Jan '07.
It may just be a sensor that is not right. Everything else on my car is fine. It is just a wire that leads to the computer of the car that makes the check engine light come on. Wish it did not cost so damn much.
I hope that is the problem with your car.
2006-07-07 07:18:48 · answer #4 · answered by uchaboo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of car is it? You are probably not putting the right kind of gas in it. It can cause knocking (early combustion in the cylinders) if you use an octane that is too low for the compression ratio. This will lead to the demise of your engine. Find out which gas is recommended by the manufacturer and use that octane only.
2006-07-07 07:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if the spark plugs are clean the injectors may have debris inside the tip that the injector claner couldnt remove check the injectors and check your fuel filter to see if that's letting debris into the fuel injectors it may be more serious but rhat's unlikely unless you've been driving the piss out of it
2006-07-07 07:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by Clayton B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get a second opinion on that code. Be careful not to spend too much getting the check engine light diagnosis.
2006-07-07 07:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by Shikibeeks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go visit your dealer and let them diagnose why number 5 is miss firing. Let them fix it & viola, no more light!!!
DJBLADE & COSAXTEACHER are the only ones here with a clue... There a 1000 reasons your check engine light could come on. Yours happens to be on due to a missfire. Your gas cap WONT cause this light to come on, it is not emissions related.. it is a MISS FIRE!!!!! Take it to a dealer, pay there $50 - $100 to diagnose it. Get it fixed and be happy....
2006-07-07 07:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by ubet426 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this happen to my car. Take it to the mechanic & most likely your sensor is bad, or you just got some bad gas (mine had a bad sensor, but my mom's car had bad gas). It doesn't always mean that your engine is dying. The sensors aren't too expensive & if you got bad gas, the only thing you can do is work the bad gas out of your car & never buy gas there again. Good luck!
2006-07-07 07:13:38 · answer #9 · answered by mcmillae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, have you tried checking the spark plug and plug wire to the #5 cylinder? Or maybe you could just go ahead and get a tune up.
2006-07-07 07:53:51 · answer #10 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋