A flashing (or blinking) check engine light is a serious problem. It usually indicates misfires of one or more cylinders. Loss of power and shaking can also accompany misfires. If the problem is not handled, unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and cause it to overheat, resulting in very expensive repairs.
What to do when the Check Engine Light is Flashing?
When the check engine light is flashing, it is important to lessen the load on the engine – no hard acceleration, reduce speed, and look for a safe place to pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. Have the car towed to a professional auto repair shop.
You want to tow your vehicle to a shop like Pat’s Garage – a shop that employs nationally ASE certified technicians – they will have the knowledge and diagnostic equipment necessary to find the root cause of the blinking check engine light, and will provide you with a written repair plan and cost.
At Pat’s Garage we offer exactly that, along with a friendly smile and strong coffee. Our technicians are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and we provide them with regular training as well as state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
So if your vehicle has a blinking check engine light, call Pat’s Garage in San Francisco, and we will schedule an appointment to get your car diagnosed and repaired. And for your peace of mind, all repairs carry a 2 year / 24,000 mile warranty. Call today.