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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Flashing Check Engine Light

2001 5.4 triton 4x4 Larriat. Here is my situation. Just fixed 4 Blown plugs, The rest of the plugs where changed and torqued. Cold Weather 29 F, I was on the parkway accellerating to 60 MPH and all of a sudden I lost power and got a check engine light. The light flased for about 1 - 2 minutes, I had no power during the episode and then it stopped. I then drove it home for another 5 mins driving easy and it was fine. So What now? If I start it, Will I blow another plug?

ANy Ideas, The truck has 91K and is in decent shape.
 

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The flashing CEL means something is going on in the engine that will cause serious engine damage. Usually flashes for a misfire. You might check all your coil connectors and make sure they're plugged in. What brand did you replace the four coils with?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Did you happen to notice what your temp gauge was doing? On possible cause is overheating.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Yeah could be. Usually a check gauges light will come on and your engine shuts down cylinders to save the engine/heads.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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Any chance it is fuel delivery related?
Did you disconnect a fuel rail when doing all the plug work?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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I'd double check whatever work you did and go over everything and make sure everythings plugged in, screwed in, and buttoned down.
 
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