Whats the problem if my 1998 Nissan Frontier engine light is blinking?
This blinking light usually indicates a severe engine misfire allowing unburned fuel to be dumped into the exhaust system.
What causes the Check Engine light to come on?
In some cases, the gas cap check engine light will come on when the fuel cap has not been tightly secured. We suggest that you unscrew the gas cap and re-tighten until it clicks, then allow the gas cap check engine light up to a day to reset. A loose, broken, or missing gas cap can cause your vehicle to start jerking and lower its efficiency.
Why does the gas cap check engine light come on?
It maintains pressure in the engine and prevents fuel vapors from leaking out. In some cases, the gas cap check engine light will come on when the fuel cap has not been tightly secured. We suggest that you unscrew the gas cap and re-tighten until it clicks, then allow the gas cap check engine light up to a day to reset.
What happens if you have a flashing engine light?
Driving with a flashing engine light can result in more expensive problems with your engine. One example is if the car is misfiring/not running at all on one cylinder, and you keep driving for a long distance, you can either fill up the catalytic converter with fuel and destroy it.
Can you drive with a blinking check engine light?
How far can you drive with a blinking engine light? It is not recommended to drive at all with a flashing check engine light. You can, in most cases, drive the closest way to a repair shop. We do recommend towing it if the repair shop is located far away, though.
What does a flashing check engine light mean?
A flashing check engine light is your Nissan Frontier’s way of saying “I have a serious problem, don’t ignore me”. Most of the time, that serious problem is a misfire. This flashing light should not be ignored. When your engine is misfiring, it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
What causes a flashing check engine light on a Nissan Frontier?
While a majority of the time, the flashing check engine light is going to be caused by a misfire related to your Frontier’s ignition system or fuel system (as stated above), there are other issues that can cause it. Your timing chain could have jumped .
What does the malfunction indicator light on a Nissan mean?
This light is known as the Malfunction Indicator Light or Check Engine Light and illuminates when there is an issue with your vehicle. This can be unsettling and you may wonder how serious the problem is.
Why does my Toyota Corolla have a flashing light?
When your engine is misfiring, it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust. This raw fuel can detonate, which causes damage to the catalytic converter and the exhaust system itself.