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Blinking CEL = severe random misfires = check plugs, wires, cap, and rotor

Also check whether the 7.5A hood Back Up fuse is blown.

 

I will check that all first thing in the morning why would it go away and come back and not constantly blink? possibly sucked up something? valves?

 

 

I'm going to check that as well, just was thinking if there could be any other causes to the problem. Thank you for the help

 

the 7.5a fuse is NOT blown...

 

Visual inspection of a fuse can be unreliable. Use a multimeter or test light to test the installed fuse as described at the Test Fuses link in my signature.

 

I was reading that "test fuse" link right after I checked, I just hope I have a test light or 12v bulb around now

 

After the CEL blinks, does it then stay on steady or turn off? Are you trying to pull the codes by jumping the service connector or using a scan tool?

 

It will turn off after a series of 5ish blinks. I used a friends scan tool and no codes threw. Which I thought was weird cause when I searched all with similar problem said it was a misfire/damage to cat

 

If you turn the key to ON(II), does the CEL turn on and then off after 2 seconds? If so, unplug the IACV connector and then start the engine. Does the CEL remain on steady? If so, turn the engine off and then pull the code with the scan tool. Do you retrieve a code? What code?

 

ON2 it goes off as normal, I will unplug iacv in the morning and see what happens

 

I had that problem in my em1. Had a short in the plug wires. It only blinked under load. Replaced them and no problems.

 

I'm praying its something that little. Regardless I'm changing plugs wires fluids tomorrow

 

dont know if this helps but on my hatch my check engine light started flashing and i stopped and poppoed my hood to find one of my spark plug wires unplugged. double check ur spark plugs and wires, could be a dizzy problem as well.

 

checking it all once the sun comes up...don't have a fckn garage yet

 

Anybody else have any experiences with this?

 

Checked the plugs/wires going to get them replaced. The cap looked ok the bottom to contacts had a little carbon so will replace that as-well. Going to get a test light to check 7.5 fuse

 

HOW can I fix this?! I searched and could NOT find a good answer

 

Valve guide? piston rings? Valve gasket? I want to fix the problem instead of throwing these new plugs wires on and still risk having a misfire ANY input suggestions would be extremely helpful

 

OMFG I am having the same problem with my EM1. Before it used to just happen at random with the blinking CEL the quick fix for me was that I was using the wrong wires. I changed them with my old NGK wires and it went away. The other day I was on the freeway going about 80mph and at a steady 4k rpm and boom CEL flashed and then came on again. The problem could be a sensor in the distributor, or something in the engine: rings, valves, etc. I would recommend trying the easier cheaper stuff before ripping into the block. So far I have done New spark plugs, went back to old wires (will buy new ones pay day) New rotor and distributor cap. The next thing I would suggest is borrow a working dizzy off of a friend and then also have your timing adjusted. Those are my next steps. Let us know if you find anything else. And Good Luck

 

Well so far today I replaced diz cap, rotor, ngk plugs wires, valve cover gasket and spark plug gasket. Waiting for sealant to cure before I take it for a test drive. If this doesnt solve my problem compression test is my next step then valves and valve seals

 

Changing the valve gasket spark plug gaskets diz cap rotor plugs an wires did not fix my problem. Took it for a spin just now an again started blinking right above 4k felt loose of power and it started flashing any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Test the coil and ICM inside the distributor.

 

My plan for tomorrow is check the the coil icm timing and to check the injectors. Im probably going to throw stock intake back on too