Service engine soon light blinking.....

jrfan4life · March 18th, 2007, 07:52 AM

WTF.... I took her for a quick drive to see if that would clear the light but it didnt... Was boggy, hesitating, jerky, then the light started blinking!!!!!!!!!! What could it be? Just got it tuned up last week.

raceruler03 · March 18th, 2007, 12:56 PM

could be a lot of things, though if the light is on take it to a local shop they should be able to run a code scan on it.

Bobs99GT · March 18th, 2007, 01:16 PM

Sounds very similar to the shit Ive been dealing with for months... The most recent diagnosis saying MAS (yes, that was wrong also).

CantDrv55 · March 18th, 2007, 02:12 PM

A blinking CEL indicates a multiple misfire, you've got a problem in eithier the ignition or fuel system somewhere. Could be anything from a bad plug or coil, a bad injector, or a sensor causing the a/f ratio to be way too lean or too rich.

-Jon

jrfan4life · March 18th, 2007, 08:40 PM

Bump....

Timber · March 18th, 2007, 10:17 PM

Take it to AutoZone and get them to check the code.

White99stang · March 18th, 2007, 10:46 PM

last time mine blinked my motor was blown lol. i don't like that light too much

neckbonekat · March 18th, 2007, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by CantDrv55

A blinking CEL indicates a multiple misfire, you've got a problem in eithier the ignition or fuel system somewhere. Could be anything from a bad plug or coil, a bad injector, or a sensor causing the a/f ratio to be way too lean or too rich.

-Jon

By what he said I would go through and check those spark plug wires and make sure they hook them back up correctly after the tune up.

Timber · March 18th, 2007, 10:53 PM

I don't see what's so complicated about this. The check engine light is on. A code is set. Get it scanned. See what the code means. Go from there.

Why would you do anything without checking the code?

SWEET2KSTANG · March 19th, 2007, 07:37 AM

if the light is blinking it can be more than a misfire(s), and you are suppose to shut the car down. go have a diag done, that will tell you all the problems.

Twist 2 Go · March 19th, 2007, 08:03 AM

The blinking light means a Misfire is occuring and continued operation like this can damage the cats. Sounds like a recheck on who-ever did the tuneup

jrfan4life · March 19th, 2007, 11:07 AM

cylinder #5 coil pack......... POS!!!

(this is jr's wife!) i hate this car!!!!!!!!

neckbonekat · March 19th, 2007, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by jrfan4life

cylinder #5 coil pack......... POS!!!

(this is jr's wife!) i hate this car!!!!!!!!

...And jealousy rears it's ugly head. She'll get over it, my wife did. "How can you enjoy spending so much ime with a car? Where do you go when you just go out for a drive? How come you never ask me to take a ride with you?" I've heard them all. Why would I ask you to come if you hate the car? HELLO?!?

Timber · March 19th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by jrfan4life

cylinder #5 coil pack......... POS!!!

(this is jr's wife!) i hate this car!!!!!!!!

My wife would NEVER say that!

neckbonekat · March 19th, 2007, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Timber

Originally Posted by jrfan4life

cylinder #5 coil pack......... POS!!!

(this is jr's wife!) i hate this car!!!!!!!!

My wife would NEVER say that!

Never let go of that woman! My wife thinks my car is too loud stock. Can't wait to get the Packs on it.

jrfan4life · March 19th, 2007, 06:33 PM

Ok guys.... So I picked up the car...as my wife said earlier it was #5 cost me 170.00 ...wtf...I told them I wanted the Accel super coils witch I found for 25.00 per. They said they couldnt get one for under 100.00 dollers? go figure... Im probably going to replace the rest with the Accel soon... Is there anything I need to know?.....

Timber · March 19th, 2007, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Originally Posted by Timber

Originally Posted by jrfan4life

cylinder #5 coil pack......... POS!!!

(this is jr's wife!) i hate this car!!!!!!!!

My wife would NEVER say that!

Never let go of that woman! My wife thinks my car is too loud stock. Can't wait to get the Packs on it.

Oh, I was kidding NBK. She'd never say it but she thinks it. She's only said "I'm not into that" so far but I haven't put a Prochamber on it yet. Then we'll see if the H word comes out...

neckbonekat · March 19th, 2007, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Timber

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Originally Posted by Timber

Originally Posted by jrfan4life

cylinder #5 coil pack......... POS!!!

(this is jr's wife!) i hate this car!!!!!!!!

My wife would NEVER say that!

Never let go of that woman! My wife thinks my car is too loud stock. Can't wait to get the Packs on it.

Oh, I was kidding NBK. She'd never say it but she thinks it. She's only said "I'm not into that" so far but I haven't put a Prochamber on it yet. Then we'll see if the H word comes out...

Well my wife is better than she was. She used to ride with one hand on the door handle thingy and one on the dash. Now she only looks around when 'I accelerate. I let her drive it once. She said she liked it, but it made me a nervous wreck. LOL

jrfan4life · March 19th, 2007, 06:58 PM

My wife likes it she just wont admit it....She says its because she cant see over the hood scoop... She has driven it a bunch of times.....Wife drives a 04 Taurus SES.... Nice highway car.....

neckbonekat · March 19th, 2007, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by jrfan4life

My wife likes it she just wont admit it....She says its because she cant see over the hood scoop... She has driven it a bunch of times.....Wife drives a 04 Taurus SES.... Nice highway car.....

How tall is she?

March 18th, 2007, 07:52 AM	#1
jrfan4life Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT NA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,065 iTrader: 0 reviews	Service engine soon light blinking..... WTF.... I took her for a quick drive to see if that would clear the light but it didnt... Was boggy, hesitating, jerky, then the light started blinking!!!!!!!!!! What could it be? Just got it tuned up last week. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the_final_lap

March 18th, 2007, 12:56 PM	#2
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	could be a lot of things, though if the light is on take it to a local shop they should be able to run a code scan on it. __________________ http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...donecopy-1.jpg

March 18th, 2007, 10:17 PM	#6
Timber Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: No point mentioning those bats... Posts: 867 iTrader: 0 reviews	Take it to AutoZone and get them to check the code. __________________

March 18th, 2007, 10:46 PM	#7
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	last time mine blinked my motor was blown lol. i don't like that light too much __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

March 18th, 2007, 10:53 PM	#9
Timber Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: No point mentioning those bats... Posts: 867 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't see what's so complicated about this. The check engine light is on. A code is set. Get it scanned. See what the code means. Go from there. Why would you do anything without checking the code? __________________

March 18th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#3
Bobs99GT Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 58 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds very similar to the shit Ive been dealing with for months... The most recent diagnosis saying MAS (yes, that was wrong also).

March 18th, 2007, 02:12 PM	#4
CantDrv55 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	A blinking CEL indicates a multiple misfire, you've got a problem in eithier the ignition or fuel system somewhere. Could be anything from a bad plug or coil, a bad injector, or a sensor causing the a/f ratio to be way too lean or too rich. -Jon

March 18th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#5
jrfan4life Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT NA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,065 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bump.... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the_final_lap

March 19th, 2007, 07:37 AM	#10
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	if the light is blinking it can be more than a misfire(s), and you are suppose to shut the car down. go have a diag done, that will tell you all the problems. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

March 19th, 2007, 08:03 AM	#11
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	The blinking light means a Misfire is occuring and continued operation like this can damage the cats. Sounds like a recheck on who-ever did the tuneup __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

March 19th, 2007, 11:07 AM	#12
jrfan4life Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT NA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,065 iTrader: 0 reviews	cylinder #5 coil pack......... POS!!! (this is jr's wife!) i hate this car!!!!!!!! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the_final_lap

March 19th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#16
jrfan4life Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT NA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,065 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok guys.... So I picked up the car...as my wife said earlier it was #5 cost me 170.00 ...wtf...I told them I wanted the Accel super coils witch I found for 25.00 per. They said they couldnt get one for under 100.00 dollers? go figure... Im probably going to replace the rest with the Accel soon... Is there anything I need to know?..... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the_final_lap

March 19th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#19
jrfan4life Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT NA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,065 iTrader: 0 reviews	My wife likes it she just wont admit it....She says its because she cant see over the hood scoop... She has driven it a bunch of times.....Wife drives a 04 Taurus SES.... Nice highway car..... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the_final_lap

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