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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 02:35 AM
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Check engine light help!!!

ok on top all the other problems i've been having with my 96 f150 4.9l the check engine light has been on. today im driving and it starts blinking on me!!! whats the hell does that mean??? never seen this before on any car...
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 02:50 AM
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You need to read the codes. Since your truck is a 96, it should be OBD II and most auto parts stores like Advace can scan the codes for free.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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i got the codes just havent had time to look into it. it is OBDII im just wondering why it started to blink on me as i was driving. ive never seen this before.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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Its not unusual. Mine blinks when im driving, and get this, no actual codes. Just blinking. Its possible. If you got codes just check them out and report back.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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With OBDII systems the CEL will blink when the problem is bad enough to cause damage. Could be minor or major. What are the codes?
 
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