CHECK ENGINE LIGHT!!!

idriveans2k · 02-03-2008, 06:03 PM

ok... here's the problem. one day my check engine comes on out of nowhere... and it hasn't turned off yet, but when i start to hit high rpms, the check engine light starts flashing and when i slow down it just goes back to being on... any suggestions on what it could be??

SXY_S2K · 02-03-2008, 06:08 PM

My check Engine light comes on all the time but it is ALWAYS my Gas cap. I had a particularly envigorating drive to Costco today to get gas while it was on and it flashed... But I need more info, Engine noises? Revs?, Idling problems?...

gomarlins3 · 02-03-2008, 06:11 PM

Go to Auto Zone, Kragen, etc. and have them pull the code. The car is telling you something isn't right and you are not helping the situation by continuing to drive it. It may be nothing big, but you will not know unless you get it checked.

Java Junky · 02-03-2008, 06:21 PM

Go's speakin' pearlz a'cha id.
Unless the thought'a turnin' that fun-providin', sweet-runnin' engine inta a paperweight doesn't really bother you, I'd whoa-up 'til ya know whut's ailin' the li'l filly.
(That Bud'z fer you SXY)
Good luck id n' let us know how you make out.
Java

SXY_S2K · 02-03-2008, 06:26 PM

Trust me Java, I baby my car more than anyone else I'm sure, but since I have the luxury of being (about to) married to a Honda Service Manager, I have inside knowledge to any (rare) service lights that happen... And for some strange reason, I have an ailing gas cap that although Honda branded tends to back itself out and become loose for no apparent reason...

Java Junky · 02-03-2008, 06:48 PM

"I'd whoa-up 'til ya know whut's ailin' the li'l filly.
(That Bud'z fer you SXY)"
I meant the barrel-racin', hat worn max-back, straw-stalk in yer teeth talk SXY. Not the personal opinion about disregardin' an engine lite.
Sheesh! N' you had such a nice horsey flick, I'd'a thunk you'd'a know'd.

Ya know, it jus' occur'z ta me . . maybe Budweiser beer ain't nothin' but a local beer n' you've never heard the famous "this bud'z fer you". If that's the case, then I'm bein' unintentionally confuzional. Whoops!
Java

jagg · 02-03-2008, 07:18 PM

Hey I-Drive......so Bavarian.

As a rule a "flashing" check engine (or service engine soon, on yer GM stuff) lamp on the dash would be an indication that the E.C.M. is trying to warn you that imminent catalyst failure conditions are present.
-----lots a raw fuel down the tailpipe, usually a dead miss.

Should be checked right away.

regards,
jagg

idriveans2k · 02-03-2008, 08:08 PM

i will have it checked out immediately... thanks guys!

EscoMobb · 02-04-2008, 04:44 AM

Flashing check engine lights are the sign of a major problem, like mentioned before. You should never drive the car if the light is flashing, especially revving it high because you can potentially ruin the engine.

JOECHY · 02-04-2008, 07:44 AM

I agree with gomarlin, go to any auto parts store that offers check engine light service. There are places that charge crazy hook up fees (up to $100.00) just to tell you its your gas cap. Good Luck.

Boost Convert · 02-11-2008, 02:55 PM

Flashing check engine light is a misfire. The cause is another story, could be plugs, coil pack or even an injector. It's possible for the light to flash and not code. If the light stays on, there is a code in there, get it and let us know what we can do to help.

02-03-2008, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
idriveans2k Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	CHECK ENGINE LIGHT!!! ok... here's the problem. one day my check engine comes on out of nowhere... and it hasn't turned off yet, but when i start to hit high rpms, the check engine light starts flashing and when i slow down it just goes back to being on... any suggestions on what it could be??

02-03-2008, 06:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,003	My check Engine light comes on all the time but it is ALWAYS my Gas cap. I had a particularly envigorating drive to Costco today to get gas while it was on and it flashed... But I need more info, Engine noises? Revs?, Idling problems?... __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

02-03-2008, 06:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,677	Go to Auto Zone, Kragen, etc. and have them pull the code. The car is telling you something isn't right and you are not helping the situation by continuing to drive it. It may be nothing big, but you will not know unless you get it checked. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

02-03-2008, 06:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Go's speakin' pearlz a'cha id. Unless the thought'a turnin' that fun-providin', sweet-runnin' engine inta a paperweight doesn't really bother you, I'd whoa-up 'til ya know whut's ailin' the li'l filly. (That Bud'z fer you SXY) Good luck id n' let us know how you make out. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-03-2008, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,003	Trust me Java, I baby my car more than anyone else I'm sure, but since I have the luxury of being (about to) married to a Honda Service Manager, I have inside knowledge to any (rare) service lights that happen... And for some strange reason, I have an ailing gas cap that although Honda branded tends to back itself out and become loose for no apparent reason... __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3* Last edited by SXY_S2K : 02-10-2008 at 01:30 PM.

02-03-2008, 06:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	"I'd whoa-up 'til ya know whut's ailin' the li'l filly. (That Bud'z fer you SXY)" I meant the barrel-racin', hat worn max-back, straw-stalk in yer teeth talk SXY. *Not* the personal opinion about disregardin' an engine lite. Sheesh! N' you had such a nice horsey flick, I'd'a thunk you'd'a know'd. Ya know, it jus' occur'z ta me . . maybe Budweiser beer ain't nothin' but a local beer n' you've never heard the famous "this bud'z fer you". If that's the case, then I'm bein' unintentionally confuzional. Whoops! Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room. Last edited by Java Junky : 02-03-2008 at 06:55 PM.

02-03-2008, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,461	Hey I-Drive......so Bavarian. As a rule a "flashing" check engine (or service engine soon, on yer GM stuff) lamp on the dash would be an indication that the E.C.M. is trying to warn you that imminent catalyst failure conditions are present. -----lots a raw fuel down the tailpipe, usually a dead miss. Should be checked right away. regards, jagg

02-03-2008, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
idriveans2k Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	i will have it checked out immediately... thanks guys!

02-04-2008, 04:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
EscoMobb Laguna Blue AP2 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 23	Flashing check engine lights are the sign of a major problem, like mentioned before. You should never drive the car if the light is flashing, especially revving it high because you can potentially ruin the engine.

02-04-2008, 07:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
JOECHY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 200	I agree with gomarlin, go to any auto parts store that offers check engine light service. There are places that charge crazy hook up fees (up to $100.00) just to tell you its your gas cap. Good Luck.

02-11-2008, 02:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Boost Convert Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 167	Flashing check engine light is a misfire. The cause is another story, could be plugs, coil pack or even an injector. It's possible for the light to flash and not code. If the light stays on, there is a code in there, get it and let us know what we can do to help.

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