I have a 2002 focus 1600 it has been going fine until today when the enginewarning light came on. It started flashing at first but the slower i went it became a permanent light. I intend to take it to a dea\lership on tuesday but was wondering what the probelm could be and is it still safe to drive the car until tuesday???? Many Thanks to all who respond.
2007-08-26 01:26:42 · 7 answers · asked by neil m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Flashing engine light means possable harm to your cat converter. That is why when you slowed down the light stopped flashing. If you drive and destroy the cat converter it will cost more money and ceramic pieces of the cat converter can get blown back into the engine wearing out the pistons and Cly walls. nly drive slowly and easy to get it repaired. Sounds like a engine misfire notice any roughness?
2007-08-26 01:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A warning light that comes on if the computerized engine control system detects an engine performance or emissions problem. Also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). To determine the nature of the problem, the computer system must be accessed to read a fault code .
Meanwhile check the water in the Radiator.I would drive it as little as possible until I took it in.
2007-08-26 01:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Twenty year mechanic here....offical name for the light is a MIL light...and no you should not drive any more than you have to. Flashing is very bad......on all the time is not good but better than flashing. May be minor....may be major....Take it to the dealer for sure....unless you know a Master Mechanic. Diagnostics can be tricky unless your properly trained.
2007-08-26 01:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by FREE4ALL8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The car needs cods read that will happen at the dealer , Check your oil, air filter, and should be able to drive a little but get to the dealer and have them fix it , There are to many cods to explain , hope this helps.
2007-08-26 01:36:39 · answer #4 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check that the gas cap is screwed on tight....a loose cap will make the check engine light come on....if it's not that, check belts and hoses and fluid levels.... past that, it's for the techies to find....
2007-08-26 01:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by meanolmaw 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is safe to drive.Ten to one it`s the oxygen sensor.This item is for emissions control.Pretty cheap to fix.Just screws out and new one screws in.All depends where you live.In N.C. labor & parts around $100.00. LOL
2007-08-26 01:37:04 · answer #6 · answered by mr.magestic 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check your oxygen censor .....
2007-08-26 01:36:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋