Check engine light flashing

Asked by GuruY3WLD Apr 05, 2018 at 05:12 PM about the 1999 Honda Accord

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was on my way to take my son to the doctor when my
99honda Accord check engine light started flashing and
started stalling going up a hill. I didn’t thank i was going to
make it up the hill then back home I was on flat road it
started doing it again. What could this mean??

7 Answers

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Flashing light means misfire. replace plugs to start.

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Flashing CEL means a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter(s) due to a significant amount of unburned fuel.

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I replaced the plugs because it said cyl 3 misfire - now both cyl 1 and 3 are misfiring

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My honda accord started misfire for a few seconds after starting replaced plugs wires egr valve still does it somtimes dont know what to do code scan tells me misfire on 2 but i slready know that anyone had thos problems

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My 2008 accord k24 check engin light came on but still runs good but my buddy told me i needed spark plugs but i thought it was just the spark plug or miss fire when it flashes

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Check voltage...mine did the same and alternator wasn't charging properly...voltage was great but Amps was at less than 1.

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My 08 Honda Accord want go over 20 mph and the check engine light is flashing

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