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If your check engine light is flashing on and off that means that an engine

cylinder misfire has been detected . You can drive it in for repair , just avoid any

rapid aceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic

converter . The shop will scan the vehicle for any trouble codes to try and help

diagnose what is causing the engine cylinder misfire and then make the

necessary repair(s)

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