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HELP!!!! 2000 HONDA CIVIC SI ; ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING; CHOKING

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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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Default HELP!!!! 2000 HONDA CIVIC SI ; ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING; CHOKING

My SI's engine light started flashing yesterday while I was driving. When my car is at a stop/or idle, the engine doesn't die but it's like it's choking. Does anyone know what's wrong or how to fix my car? Please help....
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Default Re: HELP!!!! 2000 HONDA CIVIC SI ; ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING; CHOKING (jsb996)

Could be a few things.
Take the car to autozone and have them scan for which check engine code the car is throwing. Then post the code here and people will have a better idea what you need to do.

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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Default Re: HELP!!!! 2000 HONDA CIVIC SI ; ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING; CHOKING (jsb996)

You could also pull the CEL code at home using the jumper wire method:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1901557

When the CEL flashes, it is warning you that the engine is misfiring at a level that may damage the catalytic converter. Therefore, stop driving the car until you fix the problem.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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if your check engine like is flashing then it means you have a 50% or more misfire in one or more of the cyl's
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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the flashing light does mean catalyst damage, but dosent have to be a misfire. I have seen this on injectors that had a slight leak and just ran to rich but was still able to get off a combustion cycle.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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New sparks plug was the solution guys!! Thanks for the help.
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