What is the difference between a solid Check Engine Light and a flashing Check Engine Light?
Both a solid and flashing engine check light indicates that a problem has been detected. However, a flashing engine check light indicates that it is a serious problem that requires your immediate attention. Instead, the light will appear in red or orange instead of yellow when an urgent issue has been detected.
What does it mean when your Check Engine Light flashes then stops?
A flashing check engine light usually refers to cylinder misfiring. Misfiring should be investigated and resolved promptly – that’s why the light flashes versus simply staying steady – because misfiring can damage the catalytic converter which can result in additional costly repairs.
What does a flashing check engine light mean?
A flashing check engine light means that the problem occurs at the moment and it’s most likely a more serious problem like a misfire. It’s not recommended to drive with the check engine light flashing or ON.
What does a yellow engine indicator light mean?
Yellow lamp Indicates a failure of an Emission Control device. May illuminate at the same time as the Amber Warning Lamp. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) This is a information indicator. It Vehicle can be driven. indicates exhaust temperature is above a preset limit and the unit is operating at low vehicle speed. Lamp is yellow.
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.
Is the Freightliner stop engine and check engine light coming on?
He sent the truck to Freightliner, and sure enough he was correct. This is a Detroit Engine, by the way. My check engine and stop engine light is coming on while driving. Flashes a few times then stays on for about 30 seconds but the engine doesn’t die.