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To do this you will need a code reader. You can find them at most auto parts stores. Once it interfaces with the vehicle's computer, you can instruct it to clear the warnings.
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∙ 9y agoIf you choose to ignore the flashing CEL and continue to drive the vehicle you will cause serious damage to the catalytic converter(s). Clearing the warnings doesn't fix the problem.
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What does it mean when the check engine light flashs in a 2002 Chevy Express van?
If the check engine light is flashing as you are driving it means you are about to destroy the catalytic converter(s). Stop the engine and get it to a garage.
What causes a flashing check on a 2005 odyssey?
When the check engine light is flashing and you continue to drive the vehicle you can do catastrophic damage to the catalytic converter. Stop the car, have it towed to a trusted garage for repair. The more you drive it, the more it will cost to repair.
What is the red flashing light by the speed odemetor on a 2006 Honda Civic si vtech?
Red always mean stop. There are many warning lights next to the speedometer. Check engine will look like an engine and a flashing check engine light means you have an engine cylinder miss and should stop driving the car until you can have this fixed. You will ruin the catalytic converter and O2 sensors if not. There is also the oil pressure and charging system lights which mean stop and have this repaired. All these are on the left side. On the right side is the brake light which means there is a problem with the brake system.
Why would your check engine light flash constantly?
because your car is experiencing a serious problem and you need to stop and park it right away when the check engine light is just on there is a problem but the vehicle can still operate but needs to checked out when it's flashing that means something very serious has occured and you need to stop right away or you are going to kill your engine that's why it flash's to get the drivers attention to stop
What does the engine shaped light mean?
That is commonly known as the "Check Engine" light. The light is on because the vehicle's on board diagnostics as detected a problem. Have a trusted mechanic take a look at it soon. If the "Check Engine" light ever flashes while you're driving, stop the car when it is safe to do so and shut off the engine immediately. If you continue to drive the car with that light flashing you risk doing serious expensive damage.
HOW DO YOU stop the air bag light from flashing in a 2006 crown vic?
The light is flashing because there is a problem. The problem will need to be diagnosed and repaired to stop the flashing.
What must you do when you encounter a flashing red while driving?
A flashing red traffic light is used the same way as a stop sign. You treat a flashing red traffic light the same way you do as a stop sign. If the traffic light is "blacked-out", it's to be treated as an all-way stop. What I do when I come up to a flashing red traffic light, I look at the cross-traffic signals to see if they're also flashing red, or if they're flashing yellow to see if they stop or if they don't stop.
Trac off VSC check engine light on Toyota highlander?
Check your brake (stop) light fuse
What makes a Saturn not want to take off from a stop?
Take your foot off the brake You may have either a misfire or a plugged catalytic converter. Is the check engine light on or flashing? Does it sputter or is there a loud throaty noise?
How can you find out how to stop the check engine light?
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
What do you do at a flashing amber light?
Flashing amber light means slow down, watch for potential dangers. Flashing red means stop; proceed if and when it is safe.
What harm or danger could occur by driving while service engine light is on steady?
You can drive the car but should have the vehicle checked soon as possible. BUT if the service engine soon light is flashing, stop the vehicle when it is safe to do so then shut off the engine immediately. If you continue to drive the vehicle with the service engine soon light flashing you will do catastrophic damage to the catalytic converter(s).
