Check Engine Light Flashing - Explained

In this video, we break down the most common reasons why your check engine light might be blinking. We show you how to diagnose a possible miss fire and the important things to look for.

Can you drive your car with the engine light flashing?
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[dimwitsadvocate]

I have a steady check engine light on, and I think it's because I didn't get the gas cap on tight enough. No biggy. But I started wondering what happens if it flashes. I saw this video thumbnail and thought I'd just listen for a minute. But it was so interesting I listened to the whole video. Thank you for sharing!

[gideonopu]

When I say you are a good teacher, I mean every word of it.

[MarcoMartinez-siye]

Good morning, my vehicle is what I use for important errands for my family. I have a 2006 GMC envoy and on Saturday March 30, 2024, is started to have the engine light flashing for a small amount of time. I stopped using it right away and parked the car over two days. Then today Tuesday, April 2, 2024, will take it to the mechanic but the engine light is just flashing consistently. I just what to know the cost and what is the worst case scenario? Thank you for your help in these videos and continue them because is useful information.

[Jutty]

I just started seeing my check engine light blinking on my 2013 Hyundai Accent, and before that it was sputtering and jerking. This was while driving to work on Monday. Another think I noticed since the problem started was my fuel economy shot up. I filled my gas tank Sunday night, and whenever I do I reset the thing that shows me my mpg average, I got up to 50 mpg while driving about 60 mph on the interstate.

[JiggyJeffsLife]

Man thank you so much. This video was very, very informative and very well explained.

[fixingandmore]

Thank you for this helpful video. Actually I have VW Touareg and suddenly check engine light start flashing while car in Park position (For your information I did not drive the car for more than two months).
When I use Car diagnostic tool OBD2, result code P0306. But when I start car next day check engine light off but when I use OBD2 pending code still there. Can you tell me please what shall I do?

[althe]

flashing cel with misfiring. a mechanic will put his scope on there and most likely tell you you need to replace an ignition coil. just happened to me so I replaced them all. cost me about $50 each for ignition coils at RockAuto and two hours of time; V8. did not help so I looked a bit closer - as the mechanic should have done - and found that a rodent had eaten the wires to two of the cylinders. now I need a wiring harness. this may be a more common problem than failing ignition coils, especially in the winter. noticed an acorn in the engine so it must have been a squirrel. found the misfire when I started it up one morning so I guess he did it overnight. hope he enjoyed his Extremely expensive meal.

[reneechristopher]

What does 'Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected' mean? Also what does 'P0456' mean?

[russgilbertson]

Thank you it helps to see what might be the problem.

[Kazan]

Do you know how much of oil in Liters a 1ZR-FE 1.6i 2017 Corolla engine needs?

[dianachau]

I replaced the spark plugs for 2013 Honda odyssey because engine light was blinking. I don’t know the code. The repair guy said it will last about 6 months and need to replace again. He said the Odyssey always have that problem. I drive about 10k - 12, 000 miles/year. I don’t think he replaced the wires. My odyssey is 123k miles. I kept maintenance, major tune up .. replaced a few things 1 1/2 yr ago till now, spent about $10k since 100k miles. Original owner.
The only thing was not replace is drive shaft as dealer suggested ($1k). Should I keep this car, replace spark plugs every 6 months or it’s going to have more problems? Thanks

[Devilcity]

Changed All 6 plugs in my 2017 Infiniti QX60, that was leaking and now it runs just as new. Code was P0300. ❤

[happybme]

How much will it typically cost to replace spark plugs at an auto shop.

[shanstillballingbabecarter]

I have a 2007 dodge charger the check engine light is flashing I have two codes a p0300 & p0355 & a long cranking time. which I have changed out the spark plugs & also changed the crank position sensor once a few dats ago .what do you think it could be ?

[AlwaysDiagnoseVehicleFirst]

I have this same minivan in your video.

I have a 2003 DODGE CARAVAN SE V6 3.3L

The minivan is giving me a P0300 code.

I turned on the engine and left it idling.

Connected a test light to a ground and connected a vacuum gauge to a vacuum port on the upper intake manifold.

I did a cylinder drop test using the test light while removing one wire at a time from the coil pack and observing the vacuum gauge needle for movement.

As i was removing one wire at a time from the coil pack using the test light the vacuum gauge needle was not moving so i can know which exact cylinder is misfiring.

Do you happen to know why the vacuum gauge needle was not moving?

[seth_director]

I hope maybe this might get answered or given some feedback on: Our 2015 Silverado is jittering when we hit the accelerator going 45 and faster. The check engine light is flashing occasionally and the traction control light comes on also occasionally.

We just replaced all the spark plugs but after driving about 130 miles and lettering the truck sit for three weeks, the issues has risen again. Thanks

[sabrinawashington]

I was having a misfire on cylinders 5, 6 and 7 of my 2005 SLK55 AMG. Compression test by Mercedes as there are no compression issues. I was told to replace my spark plugs, coils, coil wires, fuel filter and computer. Car sound and run great. No engine lights and no misfires. When I drive the car the engine light comes on. I can turn it off with the OB11 scanner, however, when I drive it the engine light comes back on. Could it be my transmission as when it shifts to 2nd gear the light comes on. If I drive slow the light stays off.

[santanasalinas]

Thank you for this helpful information

[mohammedshareeque]

Hi,
I once checked with mechanic for this problem and he diagnosed that throttle valve sensor is malfunction. Could it be one of the reasons for this engine check sign blinking on my car's dashboard?

[teresazubia]

Hi I’m my 2016 Silverado z71 I had a blinking engine light what does it mean can you please tell me 😊