Locate the obd ii port under the dashboard.
Flashing check engine light on gmc acadia.
A flashing check engine light is your gmc acadia s way of saying i have a serious problem don t ignore me.
I slowed down and pulled over.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 gmc acadia.
Turn on the ignition but do not start the engine.
This flashing light should not be ignored.
Plug the scanner into the obd ii port.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
It s not recommended to drive with the check engine light flashing or on.
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by gmc.
A flashing check engine light means that the problem is occuring at the moment and it s most likely a more serious problem like a misfire.
Posted august 13 2017.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
Click a link to learn more about each one.
To find out why your gmc check engine light is on read the fault codes with an obd ii scanner.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
The contact stated while driving at various speeds the check engine warning light illuminated.
Gmc acadia vehicles with this problem.
This flashing light should not be ignored.
The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the coolant sensor was replaced however the failure recurred.
A loose or worn gas cap may cause check engine light to illuminate.
The vehicle was diagnosed by two additional unknown mechanics but not repaired.
Gmc acadia check engine light due to gas cap issue.
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Check engine light diagnosis testing.
2015 gmc sierra 1500.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
They are roughly ordered by importance which tends to be by color red amber yellow orange green blue gray.
Allow the obd ii scanner to turn on and press enter to connect with the vehicle.
A flashing check engine light is your gmc sierra s way of saying i have a serious problem don t ignore me.
As i slowed down the light stopped i then shut the truck off then restarted and went on.
