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Why would the service engine soon light blink on and off on a 1998 Ford Windstar?
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∙ 12y ago
That's the computer's way of saying "read my codes". You can borrow, rent or buy a code scanner from most auto parts retailers. Any time the light comes on like that it's indicating that the computer has detected a "fault code" meaning that something is wrong. The computer can tell you exactly what it means. There really is no way to guess and be anywhere near accurate, but probabilities are: oxygen sensor, EGR valve, map/maf sensor, misfire or any of a number of potential problems. The computer is trying to give you the best possible fuel economy and minimize emissions. If the computer has detected a fault it will be unable to be as effective.
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Why does the service engine light blink on a 98 Camaro 3.8 liter?
check your fluids my camaros light was on and i ignored it i blew my engine
What causes the check engine light to blink on and off and then stop blink and turn off?
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.
Would a service engine light blink if it needs a valve job?
Possibly, but not likely. Have a compression test run.
What causes the service engine light to blink in a 1997 Ford Taurus GL?
This happens when there is an Active Misfire, or a urgent pending service matter. Get your codes checked.
Why does your check engine light blink?
A flashing check engine light is usually an indication of a misfire.
What causes engine light to blink?
Misfire detection.
Why does your check engine light blink on and off and the engine start sputtering on your ford windstar 2003?
Check engine light on steady = have your vehicle checked.If it is blinking = have your vehicle checked now.=============================================Just adding to the answer :If your check engine light is blinking that means that an engine cylindermisfire has been detected . You can drive it in for repair , just avoid anyrapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalyticconverter
Why check engine lamp blink?
A flashing engine light is usually a misfire.
How do you check engine codes on a 1993 jeep?
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.
Not check engine service engine light?
The service engine light is the same thing as a check engine light.
Why does a check engine light blink on a 1998 Mazda 626?
If the check engine light is blinking , an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
What cause the service engine soon light to blink while driving light is on continually but will occasionally blink for 5 seconds before staying on?
It's telling you that you have a problem. Get a code scanner and find out what the problem is. that's a misfire .i had tht problem and i changed the spk plug cable
