What does a blinking check engine light mean Hyundai?
A blinking light can indicate that unburned fuel is getting into the exhaust system, where it can quickly damage the catalytic converter. That is one expensive repair, and one which you’ll want to avoid.
What causes a check engine light to blink?
A check engine light flashing– as opposed to a continuously illuminated check engine light – should never be ignored. A flashing CEL indicates a severe problem, one that requires immediate car repair. Ultimately, an engine misfire is the most common cause of a flashing CEL.
What does the check engine light mean on a Hyundai Elantra?
So you’re driving along and your Hyundai’s check engine light comes on. Your check engine light can signal different problems. It could mean a loose or missing gas cap, faulty oxygen sensor, under performing catalytic converter, faulty mass air-flow sensor or misfire in a cylinder.
How long can you drive with a blinking engine light?
You will need to drive for about 50 to 100 miles after clearing the car’s computer. Your car’s computer will monitor all the sensors and register the results as you drive. Monitoring your car diagnostics with GOFAR is easy.
How long can you drive with flashing check engine light?
You will need to drive for about 50 to 100 miles after clearing the car’s computer. Your car’s computer will monitor all the sensors and register the results as you drive.
What does the Check Engine light mean on a Hyundai Elantra?
A flashing check engine light is your Hyundai Elantra’s way of saying “I have a serious problem, don’t ignore me”. Most of the time, that serious problem is a misfire. This flashing light should not be ignored. When your engine is misfiring, it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
What causes a Hyundai Elantra to misfire?
Keeping in mind that any engine needs air, fuel, and spark for ignition, your Hyundai Elantra’s fuel system can often cause the engine to misfire. It can run too lean or rich. Alternatively, there may not be enough fuel for proper combustion, or the fuel isn’t atomizing properly.
What should I do if my Hyundai check engine light comes on?
No matter the situation, when the check engine light comes on in your Hyundai, we always suggest stopping by our service center so one of our knowledgeable technicians can properly diagnose and repair your vehicle. Our service technicians have the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment that can quickly read Hyundai OBD-II Trouble Codes.
What causes the Check Engine light to flash?
The ignition system is the most common reason that the check engine light will flash. The ignition system consists of spark plugs, plug wires, and the ignition coil packs (older vehicles have a distributer that has the same function as coil packs). These parts work in concert to ignite the fuel in the combustion chamber at just the right time.