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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Flashing service light

While driving a few nights ago my service engine soon light started to flash and then went away. Didnt seem to change the way it drove. Today I went to check if it came on and nothing. About less then a year ago had the cop changed. I have read that it might be a misfire. what can I check to make sure it doesnt come back on?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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A flashing CEL is a warning that you have a misfire sever enough to destroy your catalytic converters. Your best option to find out which cylinder is misfiring is to have the codes read after the CEL flashes but before the truck is turned off.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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ok well Ill drive it till the light comes back on.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 11:52 PM
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Anaheim. You??
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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Anaheim too, townhouse complex at Orangewood and West. I have an Innova 3140 scanner that I'm still trying to figure out since I rarely need it , if you want to come by the house, plug it in and maybe it will produce a code. I'll be working on the kids cars tomorrow but it won't take long. I'll be home Sunday as well, but maybe a few beers deep. Let me know if that works for you.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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if you want to come by the house, plug it in and maybe it will produce a code.
Now there's a great offer that you can't beat with a stick.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Anaheim too, townhouse complex at Orangewood and West. I have an Innova 3140 scanner that I'm still trying to figure out since I rarely need it , if you want to come by the house, plug it in and maybe it will produce a code. I'll be working on the kids cars tomorrow but it won't take long. I'll be home Sunday as well, but maybe a few beers deep. Let me know if that works for you.

wow small world. I live in orangewood and euclid.lol I work tomorrow till 630 tomorrow we can try after work. Or you tell me when is good for you.
 
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