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My check engine light has been on for almost a year and today it started flashing and then the engine started to sputter. I got it home and let it idle and you can hear popping out of the exhaust.
 
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Anybody had this happen to them? or know the problem
 
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Flashing means misfire. Get your code(s) read.
 
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cylinder 1 misfire
 
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is that the only code?
 
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theres another one thats been on but i havent figured it out yet, cruise control sensor. the only thing is i dont have cruise control
 
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anyway you need to check your plug and wire to cylinder 1.
 
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is cylinder 1 the front or back? im not really engine literate
 
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you let it go for over a year with the check engine light on?

"that's what you get" is the phrase that comes to mind...

check your MAF and IAC, perhaps an easy EVAP code as well?
 
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lol not my choice to let it go that far, i dont own the vehicle, my parents do. ill check it all tomorrow
 
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Originally Posted by edgeman4.0
you let it go for over a year with the check engine light on?

"that's what you get" is the phrase that comes to mind...

check your MAF and IAC, perhaps an easy EVAP code as well?
Flashing CEL means Misfire, as stated above.
MAF IAC an EVAP has nothing to do with that.
I'd start with changing your plugs. then wires.
if those don't work, might be a coil.
 
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The DOHC 2.3 have spark plugs in the middle of the valve cover right? You could have a leak in the gaskets that is causing oil to pool around the spark plug causing the misfire. Make sure you check down that hole too.
 
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it was the coil pack. $150 in one day lol
 
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