Why does the cruise light flash when the Check Engine Light is on?
the cruise light flashes because the cruise doesn’t work when the check engine light is on. This started happening to us after hitting the front bumper lightly into another vehicle. Turns out the outside air sensor is very sensitive to a bump and needed replaced.
What is the cruise control light on a Subaru Forester?
Subaru Forester Questions – check engine light is on cruise control light is flashing and tractio… – CarGurus check engine light is on cruise control light is flashing and tractions control light is on all just came on today
What was the check engine warning light on?
Had check engine light (steady, not flashing) & flashing cruise control light come on yesterday. 2015 limited CVT with 26K miles. Started/stopped/started multiple times & would not go off. This afternoon started with remote start
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.
Is there a check engine and cruise control light?
Two foresters 06 and 08, both do this periodically, engine and check cruise control lights. Dealer can find nothing, they stay on for awhile then go out after a couple weeks. I ignore it now. Nothing has happened to the cars since.
What causes flashing engine light with flashing cruise control light?
Checked codes at Auto Zone: catalyst efficiency low-bank 1 probably cause: CC failure possibly due to: (1) engine misfire or running condition (2) large vacuum leak (3) engine oil leakage into exhaust-valve guide, seals, piston rings. Less than 52K mis — shouldn’t be CC, right?
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.
Why is my cruise control light on in my Subaru?
If you have a Subaru, and the cruise control light is flashing and the check engine light has come on, this video shows what can be causing it. The most common cause of a Subaru check engine light being on with the cruise control light flashing is a loose or missing fuel cap.
Why is the Check Engine light flashing on my Outback?
The On Board Diagnostics or OBD-2 for short only sets a check engine light when the ECM or Electronic Control Module reads a sensor value either too high or too low, but it has to read that same fault 3 consecutive times in a row to turn on the check engine light (w/ flashing cruise).
What makes the Check Engine light turn on?
The manual (see 7-2 in 2007 owners manual) states that some gas stations put an “…octane-enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp may turn on.”
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.
The On Board Diagnostics or OBD-2 for short only sets a check engine light when the ECM or Electronic Control Module reads a sensor value either too high or too low, but it has to read that same fault 3 consecutive times in a row to turn on the check engine light (w/ flashing cruise).