How long can you drive with a flashing check engine light?
The rule of thumb is that if the check engine light is flashing, you can’t keep driving the car. It’s an emergency. Often it indicates an engine misfire. If you keep driving, you will likely cause irreversible damage, mostly to the (expensive) catalytic converter.
What does it mean when check engine light flashes 10 times?
If you turn the key to the ON position (or key in ACC position) but do not start the engine, you may notice the check engine light flashes 10x times. This happens if you recently disconnected the battery or used an OBD-II scanner to clear the codes.
How do you reset the check engine light on a 2009 Subaru?
How to Reset a Subaru Check Engine Light
- Open the hood of your Subaru and loosen the nut that holds the cable clamp to the negative battery terminal.
- Slide the cable off the negative battery terminal.
- Wait 5 minutes, then reconnect the cable and tighten the retaining nut.
What is the traction control light on a Subaru Forester?
CEL + Traction control light steady + blinking/fading cruise control light in my 2012 Forester. Car was running fine otherwise. The very accomodating Subaru dealer in Waterloo, Iowa got us right in and followed the diagnostic steps the computer showed and found it required a software update.
Why is my cel flashing on my 2007 Subaru?
Took my 2007 with 16,000 miles to dealer when CEL and flashing cruise came on thinking it just needed to be reset. They told me I need a new catalytic converter and have ordered one.
When does cel recur in a 2006 Forester?
CEL will recur after 3rd restart IF there’s an ongoing issue. Good luck. 2 people found this helpful. This is the third time in the past 6 months that my 2006 forester with 70,000 miles on it has done this.
What was the problem with my Subaru Forester?
Didnt feel any difference in the drive..tried the ” turn it off and on” but lights still there…Going to drop it off at Subaru….which I wish was open later… Click to expand… so what ended up being the cause of this? i have the same model year and same problem..