2006-09-01 19:19:15 · 10 answers · asked by chris i 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A flashing engine light only means one thing on a new model vehicle. An engine misfire concern. There is a cylinder on the engine that is not firing. You should have noticed a rough running engine or vibration. Take it in for repairs, a misfire will cause more damage if left unrepaired, in catalytic converter problems from raw fuel in the exhaust. Take it to a reputable repair facility as soon as possible. It may just be plugs, or something more serious.
2006-09-01 19:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by yugie29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it consistently flashing? many auto model have the ability to decipher basic information from reading the flashing codes. However your car doesn't just start flashing codes. in the 98 neon for example you have to turn the key to the AC/on position and off 3 times in a row and then it flashes the codes. Which yes are read by pauses, Most model also have an end of codes/or no codes code too. These codes range from very important components that are required to run your vehicle, to sensors, to you gas cap isn't on tight--no joke. If you engine isn't running hard and you've been keeping up your regular maintenance it could simply mean that you check engine light it self is faulty. Call a trusted shop or dealership and ask them if your specific model has the code reading option. Or if it has scheduled maintenance warning lights. If yes start there. If not--i would take it in to check it out. Many places--like auto zone will do free basic diagnostics. you could have a bad sensor and not see a difference in your engine now and still be doing damage by driving it. GOOD LUCK!
2006-09-01 22:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by Female Racer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run a code check? I think on most dodge you cycle the ignition switch on off on off on and the light will start blinking. First long blink is the first number, then a series of flashes is the second number, then it will pause and cycle again. Then do a search on the web to find out what those codes mean.
2006-09-01 19:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by Mike C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 06:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could mean a number of different things. There are dozens of sensors on your vheicle so The only way to tell is to put a code scanner on it.
2006-09-01 19:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by J K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means there is a real bad problem when flashing only when lit steady not as serious, probally a misfire
2006-09-02 15:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by stealth5033 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a check your oil or water warning.
2006-09-01 19:23:41 · answer #7 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your doing damage to your motor get the prob fixed asap
2006-09-01 22:01:34 · answer #8 · answered by colter_bay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's breaking
2006-09-01 19:27:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
need new sensor or sensors
2006-09-01 19:24:23 · answer #10 · answered by doon19462000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋