What does solid check engine, flashing cruise control mean?
Not open for further replies. Anyone have an idea what this lighting combo means–solid Check Engine, flashing Cruise Control? The flashing cruise is normal with any CEL on the drive-by-wire Subarus. Just get the code read & reset.
When does the Check Engine light come on?
Q: My check engine light came on AND my cruise control light started flashing, same exact time. Driving home from work as usual, and then literally at the same exact time, both the check engine light come on AND the cruise control light started flashing. No change in car performance at all.
Why does my check engine light keep flashing?
When the check engine light is flashing, it simply shows that you are creating more damage to the vehicle while driving it in the current state. Usually, the car manufacturers created the flashing check engine light to notify or warn you that the vehicle’s catalytic converters will be damaged and broken if you keep driving.
Is there a check engine or cruise light combo?
Apparently a third Foz came into the dealer over this period too, so they contacted those customers to advise them that it might come back. So, we have a MY11 with a slushbox for the weekend. So, if you’ve been thru the wet stuff and the lights come on, might be best to get it checked out. I am going to join the CEL / Cruise light combo club.
Q: My check engine light came on AND my cruise control light started flashing, same exact time. Driving home from work as usual, and then literally at the same exact time, both the check engine light come on AND the cruise control light started flashing. No change in car performance at all.
Not open for further replies. Anyone have an idea what this lighting combo means–solid Check Engine, flashing Cruise Control? The flashing cruise is normal with any CEL on the drive-by-wire Subarus. Just get the code read & reset.
When the check engine light is flashing, it simply shows that you are creating more damage to the vehicle while driving it in the current state. Usually, the car manufacturers created the flashing check engine light to notify or warn you that the vehicle’s catalytic converters will be damaged and broken if you keep driving.
Apparently a third Foz came into the dealer over this period too, so they contacted those customers to advise them that it might come back. So, we have a MY11 with a slushbox for the weekend. So, if you’ve been thru the wet stuff and the lights come on, might be best to get it checked out. I am going to join the CEL / Cruise light combo club.
Why does my car have a blinking cruise control light?
Using an OBD2 scanner. Blinking cruise control light. A blinking cruise control light is due to the fact that Subaru has built most of its cars to turn on the cruise control light whenever there is an issue with the power train system.
What does a blinking check engine light mean?
A blinking check engine light means that your car computer control system has encountered or discovered an issue the system on its own cannot handle or resolve. This makes the computer to store a trouble code in the memory and then triggers the check engine light to come on. The stored code’s main purpose is to ascertain the cause of the problem.
Why does my cruise control light come on at the same time?
The issue did not arise until more recently, maybe around 75 000 km. I was driving on the highway, and seemingly randomly, the check engine light, traction control light, and flashing cruise control light all came on at once.
What is the cruise light on a Subaru cel?
The cruise light flashing ?? 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… Check the gas cap.
Why does my cel light up when I Turn Off the engine?
When the CEL lights up, the underlying problems that caused it to glow will also cause systems that rely on proper operation of the engine to shut down. So, that fuel trim problem caused the CEL to light up, and then it led to disabling of the cruise control, the traction control, and most likely also the Vehicle Dynamic Control.
What does it mean when the Check Engine light comes on?
Check Engine Light and… What does it mean when the check engine light comes on and the cruise control light is flashing at the same time? They both came on at the same time. Many engine sensors have shared responsibilities between the engine, transmission, cruise control and other functions of the car.
When to stop a flashing check engine light?
What to do when: check engine light flashing then stops (flashing check engine light then stops) when a check engine light is flashing while accelerating at the same time it is mostly a sign of an unclean and failing idle air control valve.
What are the check engine traction control and cruise lights?
The check engine, traction control and cruise control lights came on in my car last night and stayed on, the cruise light flashes, the other two are steady. Its a 2009 Subaru Impreza. Its got approx. 93,000k, never done more than change the oil, I did get her a k&n air filter. Help, please. Show More Show Less Ask Your Own Subaru Question
What happens when the Check Engine light comes on?
Hi there,When the check engine light comes on, it automatically shuts off the cruise control and the traction control. Subaru puts this in as a safe guard in case the problem is with the electronic throttle.There are over 500 reasons for the check engine light to come on.Most parts stores will check it for codes for free.
What’s the flashing engine light on a Subaru?
Guess I will be taking it to the stealership. Make sure the key was on, engine off. If it was your scanner software may not be up to date. Ive had the CEL come on with the cruise flashing. Pulled the code and found out it was the turbo wastegate solonoid malf. It happens at WOT 6k rpm or higher.
Where is the flashing check engine light located?
Part of your car OBD (on-board diagnostic) system is a Flashing check engine light which is run by the electronic control module also referred to as ECM present in the car’s processor. ECM controls the majority of the electrical system connections in resent modern cars.
When does the cruise control light come on?
Hello. Subaru has designed their vehicles to turn on the cruise control light when their is a problem with the power train system. This keeps you from using the cruise control when there is a problem. If there is a catalytic converter code then it may be a failure in the converter or an issue with an oxygen sensor.