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Old 01-14-2005, 01:51 PM   #7
drkwtsn
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Originally Posted by jigga
well, flashing CEL usually means a misfire in progress. With utec, it means detonation. If I were you, I would check the coil packs to ensure that they are bolted down properly. If one came off, you would not only get misfires taking place (since the connection to the spark plug is compromised, but you would also see the flashing CEL i believe. You would also get the gas stench I beileve since unburned fuel is passing through a combustion chamber.

Check the coil packs to see that they are in properly. Another tip would be to invest in an obd2 scanner to pull CEl codes. If you don't want to do that, just have someone pull it for you, or purchase one from a store, check the code, then go return it at a later date:P
coilpack / spark plugs make the most sense to me... I'm going to go out and buy an OBDII scanner (been wanting one, this is just an excuse to have one) and possibly some spark plugs later on this week... Although it is a 2005 I do have VERY high mileage (23,000... yes I commute a very long ways to work, yes I just put my other car back on the road so my suby wont be my daily anymore) so sparkplugs could need a change....
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