flashing check engine light

Ms5490renegade · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:12 pm

what does that mean? is that bad?

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:22 pm

You used to be able to pull the trouble code out of the instrument cluster.

Key-Off turn to Key-On,
Back to Key-Off, then Key-On
Final Key-Off then leave the key in the on postion.

If the newer Liberties still have this feature, your DTC will be displayed in the trip/odometer screen. If there is not trouble code - the scree will display "DONE."

Try that. If you don't get any codes, you might need to head to the dealer to have them hook up to the DRB

tonycrd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:44 pm

You mean it constantly flashes on and off? That means there is serious trouble...

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:00 pm

I think you need to take an hour and read your Owners Manual...
I'm just sayin..... :roll:

Good luck

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:30 pm

True, but that light could be anything.

I am not sure when Chrysler pulled the "self check" trouble codes though, so it might mean a trip to the dealer if you can't read the codes yourself.

tonycrd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:49 pm

When it comes on and stays on: little trouble like O2 sensor.

When it goes on and off and on and off: bigger trouble, like engine running on 5 cylinders due to faulty injector or ignition coil / failing spark plug.

Anyway, that is what goes for all cars over here.

Ms5490renegade · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:18 pm

tonycrd wrote:

When it comes on and stays on: little trouble like O2 sensor.

When it goes on and off and on and off: bigger trouble, like engine running on 5 cylinders due to faulty injector or ignition coil / failing spark plug.

Anyway, that is what goes for all cars over here.

they said the spark plugs i got run too hot and cause mutiple misfires and carbon build up. i got champion plugs that were for my truck. i was there 5 hours

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:29 pm

did the CEL go away?

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:31 pm

The CEL needs to go away first - but several folks have said SeaFoam will clear the carbon buildup.

Ms5490renegade · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:18 am

im haveing a serious problem now. in 2nd gear past 2000 rmps the jeep struggles to accelerate. 4th gear it vibrates the shifter really hard

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:20 am

Ms5490renegade wrote:

im haveing a serious problem now. in 2nd gear past 2000 rmps the jeep struggles to accelerate. 4th gear it vibrates the shifter really hard

Stop driving it ASAP and get it properly diagnosed,you may bend over for it but it's better then blowing the engine.The crushed Y-pipe you drove around with for some time could have caused your problems now.

See you should of saved your money for this rainy day :wink:

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daspes · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:27 am

tjkj2002 wrote:

See you should of saved your money for this rainy day :wink:

.

I didn't want to say it..

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:30 am

daspes wrote:

tjkj2002 wrote:

See you should of saved your money for this rainy day :wink:

.

I didn't want to say it..

was thinking it

Ms5490renegade · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:46 am

tommudd wrote:

daspes wrote:

tjkj2002 wrote:

See you should of saved your money for this rainy day :wink:

.

I didn't want to say it..

was thinking it

bs always happens after i spend my money. it wasnt doing it when i too the car to chrysler but when i got it back it was messing up. i just couldnt deal with traffic to go back.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:51 am

did they or you change out the plugs yet if they say thats what is causing the problems?
And thats why you save money back, for days like today. You never know what may happen next.

Ms5490renegade · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:54 am

they changed the plugs today and they cleaned out the fuel system and something else in the engine. im going back in the morning

Guest · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:59 am

BRING IT TO MY SHOP

YOU NEED CATS!

WOOHOO $$

Ms5490renegade · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:02 am

if the cats were the problem they would be coming off. it think they messed up trying to rush my car today.

Guest · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:05 am

Good luck finding an exhaust shop that is willing to chance the federal fine for removing smog equipment.

flashing CEL=cats are in imminent danger. typically the engine is not firing properly, raw fuel is being deposited into said converters, and when they do finally get to heat up, their innards feel like my colon after two Chipotle burritos.

And if you remove the cats, get ready for a permanent CEL.

Ms5490renegade · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:10 am

i will take them off my self. my jeep always bull sheeets me when ever we get snow or whenever im getting ready for a trip. and always means about 1 time a month. its getting rediculous

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