what does the signal "engine failure" mean and how do i correct it?

Asked by newbuilder Jul 01, 2014 at 01:03 PM about the Chrysler PT Cruiser

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

signal light comes on usually after I get gas.  once every two weeks

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If your check engine light is flashing, you should bring it to your local autozone and get the codes read. It generally means you have a small problem. Could be a bad O2 sensor, or a spark failure. Hard to tell unless you have the error codes read.

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