check engine light blinking

[petahsumething]

Guys have had question for you all.
I went the dealer last week and got them to do my oil change. So yesterday I started my car around 2pm and when I started my car I noticed the check engine light was blinking up until the car engine reved lower and the light dissapeared. Just wanted to know if I should be concerned about this or is this normal.

Thanks

[DarkOrb]

I would take it in and get it checked. I know a flashing cel is the worst thing you can see

[Akatsuki...]

as long as it's solid u're still good to drive. if it's flashing u should get it towed.

[petahsumething]

Originally Posted by Akatsuki...

as long as it's solid u're still good to drive. if it's flashing u should get it towed.

It was blinking. What would I need it to get towed? I think I will just go in for a checkup.

[Akatsuki...]

AFAIK Flashing CEL is usually a major problem.

[phil]

Any CEL is normally a bit of a problem

[calvinl87]

Originally Posted by phil

Any CEL is normally a bit of a problem

Fixed.

xtratxt.

[ryguy85]

I had a CEL at a cold start once but after a while it cleared on its own(before I could bring it in) and it hasn't appeared since.

As long as its not continually flashing now then technically it should be ok to drive but should be checked asap. Correct me if im wrong but does a flashing CEL usually represent a misfire currently happening.

Also, if the light doesnt stay solid after then the code is probably cleared from memory but I would think a flashing CEL would stay logged for at least a few start-stop cycles.

[petahsumething]

I am at the dealership at the moment and they said that its a serious that the CEL was blinking. Hope its not too crazy that I have to leave my car over night *Sigh*

[Reason]

Good luck, man. SOunds serious... Hope they give you a loaner and cover it via warranty.

Keep us posted.