Question

My car's check engine light is flashing suddenly, what could be the issue?

Answer 1

autozone will give you a free diagnostic test with there computers. just tell them that you want a code pulled and that your light is on. and they will do it for free.

Answer 2

I had a car that stared rough ideling, it turnned out to be a vaccum leak. Also at another time it had a wine which was an exaust leak. I could see yours being a leak on the cat converter that broke off now. BTW this an emission issue & may still be covered by the dealer if you ask.

Answer 3

Usually a flashing SES light indicates a misfire condition, which would also explain the shaking.

Answer 4

your shaking is probably a skip, the light is flashing a code, take it to a good mechanic shop they should have a computer that can tell them whats wrong with the car and get it fixed

Answer 5

belt drive broken. and cage loose

Answer 6

It's been warning you for months that it had a problem and needed help, and you ignored the poor thing. Now the check engine light is using Morse code to tell you "HELP ME!". . Get it in and get it fixed.

Answer 7

get it looked at, it may be a lot cheaper than destroying something.............

Answer 8

by what you said, it sounds like the timing belt went out. Timing Belts can do that.