First you need to find out why the check engine light is blinking. Borrow, rent or buy an engine diagnostic code scanner from your local auto parts retailer. They'll often even help you figure out how to connect the scanner and what the codes mean. The flashing light is the computers way to tell you that it's found a SERIOUS problem and you need to take care of it RIGHT NOW... or at least that's what the auto industry says.
Once you figure out what the computer is complaining about you should be able to fix the problem.
If the check engine light is blinking , an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
It is run off of the same fuse as the engine computer.
An ignition misfire has been detected
you have a cylinder misfire
brake light on dash blinking
If the check engine light is blinking that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected . You can drive the vehicle in for repair , just avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic converter
If your check engine light is blinking , an engine cylinder misfire has been detected Have your vehicle scanned for any trouble codes to help diagnose and repair the problem You can drive the vehicle in for repair , just avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic converter
A malfunction has been detected
If your check engine light is blinking with the engine running that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected . You will need to have your Ford Windstar scanned for any trouble codes to help diagnose and then repair the problem . You can drive it in to have it repaired , just drive in a moderate fashion ( avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic converter )
If the check engine light is blinking , that means an engine cylinder misfire has been detected . You can drive it in for repair , just avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic converter
If your check engine light is blinking that means that an engine cylinder misfire has been detected . You can drive it in for repair , just avoid any rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic converter
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