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Old 09-23-2008, 03:34 AM
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Default Engine Light Flashed Twice and went off again

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I know I should be checking the CEL codes and telling you guys about it. Yesterday, while I was driving the CEL flashed 3 or 4 times and it just went off by it's own. Should I be worried about this ?
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Old 09-23-2008, 04:03 AM
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Old 09-23-2008, 07:56 AM
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Probably a misfire. You might have a weak coil or fouled plug.
 
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Old 09-23-2008, 07:59 AM
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check your plug gaps if u recently replaced them should be from 0.028 - 0.035
 
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Old 09-23-2008, 08:38 AM
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There is something that I noticed yesterday, it did start before the CEL flashed. Sometimes when the car is standing still, for example in a traffic jam and it starts to move when I am in first gear, there is a mild vibration in the car that I did not notice before.
Could this be related ?
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Old 09-23-2008, 01:52 PM
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if the check engine light didn't stay on then you probably had a misfire and the computer fixed itself, so your fine. if it happens more then once, then ur spark plugs or a weak coil needs to be looked into like crazyhawk said.
 
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Old 09-26-2008, 05:30 PM
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Hi Again
I had my coils changed but it is still happening ...please guys have a look at

https://www.audiforums.com/forum/sho...771#post956771
 
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