Why would check engine light blink on my Oldsmobile cutlass?

It will, if it causes the fuel mixture to be out of range.

With a scan tool, or try turning key on, off, on, off, on and counting the blinks of the check engine light. blink, blink, blink, pause, blink would be 31.

Pull out the transmission dipstick (red handle) just as you would for checking the motor oil, but with the engine running and the transmission in neutral or park.

Have vehicle scanned to see if any codes are stored to determine the problem

The most obvious thing to check when a 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme won't start is to make sure that the vehicle has gas. You should also check the battery. If the car clicks when you try to start it, it is likely the alternator.

Possibly burning oil. Check compression.

Check for a busted engine or tranny mount.

dead battery, blown fusable link, severely cracked or corroded cables. especially check battery ground to chassis and engine.

A blinking "check engine" light is an indication that the computer has detected a SERIOUS problem that can result in permanent damage to the engine. You need to connect a diagnostic code scanner to find out what the computer has detected.

On some if you turn key on, off, on, off, on. The check engine light may start to flash the code. blink, blink, bink, pause blink would be 31.

You add fluid at the same place you check it.

Disconnect negative battery cable for about 5 minutes. The light will just come back on if you have not repaired the problem that set the light in the first place.

A flashing check engine light is usually an indication of a misfire.

Add it the same place you check it, through the dipstick tube. Check the level with the transmission hot, in park, engine running, on level ground. Use only Dexron fluid. Do not overfill!!!!!

A flashing engine light is usually a misfire.

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Check your RPO codes. If it has K60 then you have a 100 amp alternator.

If the check engine light is blinking , an engine cylinder misfire has been detected

From what I have read at Automotix.com , I will say yes it will. You also have other options of engines from Chevrolet, Buick, as well Oldsmobile that fit the Cutlass Supreme. The engines vary from V6 3.8L, 4.3L V6, 5.0L V8, to 5.7L V8, depending on what year and transmission type your Cutlass Supreme has. Check with some of the Remanufactured engine websites, or talk with a shop in or near your area that… Read More

first you nee to check and see if your car is referred to as OBDI or OBDII if its ODBI then you start with the car off.. turn the key to run but do not start the engine.. at this point you have less that 5 seconds to push the gas pedall all the way to the floor and press the overdrive button five times... then the check engine light will stay on.. and then… Read More

There is no dipstick on a '98 Oldsmobile Cutlass, so you must take it to a mechanic and have the transmission serviced after 100,000 miles (per the owner's manual). Poor design if you ask me. There is a dipstick probably with a red cap on it that pulls out. Have the car on a level surface, engine at operating temperature. Pull stick out wipe it off and look on the stick for possible specifics. It… Read More

It is indicating that there is a fault with the engine of the car. You need to take it to a garage for repair/service.

An engine misfire has been detected

Check to see if your gas cap is tight.

Check on the passenger side firewall may have to remove plastic cover

check your specification decal on the drivers door if it's still on the car.

The check engine light on a 94 Buick Olds Cutlass is read using an OBDII code reader. It is connected to the port under the dash which interfaced directly with the reader.

With a scan tool.

If your check engine light is blinking , that means a cylinder misfire has been detected

Most likely brake fluid. Check the master cylinder level.

You can purchase a used shop manual for that vehicle. Check ebay for such a manual.

This could mean that one of your bulbs is blown on that side. Check and replace the blown bulb.

That engine number is from a BIG block Oldsmobile engine. Check some links below.

Are you talking about the lights that are under the gauges, that read "check engine", battery, oil press, etc.? If so, your ecu is not getting a STA signal, or start signal. You need to test for ecu trouble codes. To do this... go under the bonnet and find the DIAGNOSIS box. Jumper terminals TE1 and E1. Start the engine. Watch the Check engine light blink. It works kind of like Morse code. For instance… Read More

Check either at the bottom of the windshield washer fluid reservoir or check to see if the wiper motor has washer hoses connected to it

check your drivers door specification decal fotr the tire size.

I've had problems with the Intake Manafold and also with the spark plug towers burning out setting off the check engine light. I know there are more but this is just my personal experience with my 1999 cutlass.

That is the check engine light. It blinks under a severe misfire.

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.

Use a code reader to find out why the check engine light is on.

because you have an engine misfire.most likely the DI cassette is faulty. (Ignition)

check your fluids my camaros light was on and i ignored it i blew my engine

A blinking Check Engine light indicates a serious problem with the emissions system. Have this repaired immediately.

My 02 liberty check engine light has blinked in the past. It was because my battery needed to be replaced. Count the number of times it blinks and search for that blink pattern online for better information.

If the check engine light is on, use a code scanner to find out why.

Check the diameter and circumference of the flywheel for each transmission. IF they match, then the flywheel will fit.

take it to autozone and have it scanned

Disconnect the battery, wait 10 minutes, and reconnect.

The engine computer has detected a malfunction and set a code.

You need a OBD 1 system or take it to a mechanic to check.