When I turn my key to the "on" position (before it's started) my check engine light flashes 7 times and then stays on... is there a relevance between that and the on board computer having a trouble code?
2006-08-03 18:42:31 · 6 answers · asked by Jorge W 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
It's an 06 focus zx3... the light flashes 7 times and stays on after that... I want to avoid taking it to a dealer in case I did something bad....
2006-08-03 19:11:33 · update #1
Whenever you start your vehicle, your "check engine" light will come on for a few seconds to let you know the light is working. After that it should go out. Yours is staying on. As far as i know, there is nothing that can be read from how many times it flashes and the trouble code, unless it's doing that to tell you how many codes have been stored. You will have to have the codes retrieved to find out what they are trying to tell you. There are some auto parts stores that will read the codes for you. Keep in mind, though, whatever codes come up only point you in a direction, not necessarily telling you the sensor is bad. For instance, your O2 sensor is reading lean is telling you just that. It is reading your system is running lean. Many codes can tell you things, too. Like MAP sensor code, O2 sensor lean, Throttle position sensor fault, could all mean something as simple as a vacuum hose is cracked, loose, of disconnected. Good luck, and have fun.
2006-08-03 19:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes when you turn the key on it's supposed to flash once not 7 and if it flashes while you drive be careful it may be dangerous & if it stays on get it checked out, i'd tell you more details but is it a ford, chevy,toyota,honda or daewoo(just kidding)?goodluck
and it is the on board diagnostic computer talking to you so get it checked NOW it needs help!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-04 01:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It should come on for a few seconds to test the bulb then turn off.
You should be able to go to a website for your car and get the Code and what it means. Email me the year and make of car you have and I'll look it up for you if you want. 8-)
2006-08-04 01:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by TommyTrouble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number of flashes indicates certain trouble code. Take it to a mechanic.
2006-08-04 01:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by retrac650 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer Yes. Have the code pulled.
2006-08-04 01:46:28 · answer #5 · answered by ghettodiplomat2005 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What make & Model car?
Jeeps & Chyslers on some models can give you the error codes by blinking the service light.
Yours:Grumpy
2006-08-04 01:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋