I was driving my integra through the cities, and noticed the "check engine" light, started to blink. I got to my destination, and noticed poorer and poorer performance by my car. Its almost like the car lacks power. I was thinking a spark plug was out, therefore id be driving off three cylinders. Or maybe the fuel pump is not working correctly, and not sending enough fuel to power my engine. The car has a problem idoling and the engine shakes, I was left no choice but to drive the car home in this condition. I noticed, that after about 30MPH the car seemd to run fine, and the light continued to blink. Once i had to stop at a stop sign, the car started to Putz and almost die down. I then dropped it into neutral and kept the RPM's at a "sweet spot " for the car to run smoothly at a stoplight. Now i do not know what the problem is, Any help?!
2006-11-20 10:05:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
When that light blinks it means that your catalytic converter is om the verge of melt down. Something is wrong with your engine like a misfire or vacuum leak and ruining rich causing the C.C. to over heat. Get it checked out ASAP or your C,C. will be destroyed!!
2006-11-20 10:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by Old man wrench 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do not panic, the engine light indicates that the computer sees a problem with one of the control parameters of the engine or transmission. You can go to an Autozone and they will scan your car for free, get the code and do some research on the net, or just drive the car to a local shop. Get Recommendations from friends and have it fixed.
2016-05-22 01:29:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
blinking check engine light means catalytic converter is being damaged due to engine conditions ,maybe cylinder misfire or fuel system rich or lean code present the poor engine performance sounds like a mis fire code tune up should fix issue ( plugs wires cap and rotors and check coil circuit)
2006-11-20 10:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by bluegti 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Have your alternator and battery checked. Do your lights dim? I would take it into be checked. Don't take the chance of ruining your car. Also check to be sure that your points and plugs are pushed in well. A blinking check engine light can mean any number of things, even a loose gas cap.
2006-11-20 10:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by justswimmin 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It has to go onto a auto computor to be checked
2006-11-20 10:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by R W 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
those symptoms usually lead to a dirty EGR valve, not closing completely.
2006-11-20 11:13:04 · answer #6 · answered by midnighttoker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋