I recently had replaced 8 of my exhaust valves because my car rattled a little bit and the check engine light was blinking. After the service department returned my car the shaking was gone. The second time I drove it after it being fixed the light came back on, only that this time is was steady. I had it reset and drove for like 20 miles until it came back on. The code said it could be the hoses. Can someone give me some insight on this? Thanks!
2007-03-03 15:22:53 · 7 answers · asked by Free the monkey in you! 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
What you need to do is first get the code and see exactly what it says. Get a copy of a code test chart and see which hoses it says the system in the car the hose problem is with. The code just give you a problem area you need a code flow chart to properly ck. out the problem. It could be a vac hose or a hose on the emission system of the car The other thing is take it to a repair shop where they can ck. and fix the problem properly
2007-03-03 15:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by ASE Master Tech 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haynes Manual
What you do is get the Haynes Repair Manual for your Year and model of vehicle at Auto Zone, or another automotive repair shop. The manual will show you what and how to do the repairs.
Get the manual and it will tell you what is wrong and remember the mechanic in the service department does not make money telling you what you should do. Too many times if you have the money they will have you spend $800 when all you need was a tune up
Also did you know if there is an Auto Zone around or other parts store who can perform free checks on your car.
2007-03-03 15:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you are getting alot of it might be - well, it might be time to take it to another facility. when a check engine light is flashing, it is usually multiple misfires, with an o2 sensor, the light will be on for a while and then go off during sensor cycles. as far as hoses go, a good facility, such as mine, will put the vehicle in the air, inspect the evap hoses and replace the cracked ones, smoke test the vehicle to verify no leaks, perform a vaccum test on the system and not send you on your way until we have fixed the problem.
2007-03-03 15:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by Chad M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being an experienced tech I have not seen a code that "could" be anything it usually says something like; circuit problem, too high, too low, or not responding. have the light checked with a scan tool, record and research the code. but the thing to keep in mind is usually the check engine light is only for emissions related problems.
2007-03-03 15:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by littleheuey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
emission systems of today require accurate vacuum readings. it is likely you have vacuum leaks. trace vacuum emmission hoses.
2007-03-03 16:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by jeffrey m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately it doesn't sound like your car has underwent much or any of its regularly scheduled maintenance anytime lately, so that would be my first priority.
2007-03-03 15:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
that blinking is an oxygen sensor..no biggie
2007-03-03 15:31:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋