Check engine light blinking before starting

08-14-2009, 05:46 PM

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Check engine light blinking before starting

can anyone tell me if it is normal for the CEL to blink before starting... coz last night my CEL turned on and my gas cap was loose... so i tighten it up... but CEL is still on, got home.. took off the negative from d battery, put it back on... CEL went off... but wen i turn the ignition key to on position, it will show d CEL light in solid(w/c is normal).... then after awhile... maybe 16-20 seconds AFTER the beep beep sound(airbag or whatever alert sound) the CEL will blink.... that's my problem... is that normal? but when i start the car, CEL will turn off...

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08-14-2009, 05:49 PM

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don't worry, I'm pretty sure that's normal.

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08-14-2009, 05:59 PM

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somthing like this?

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08-14-2009, 06:00 PM

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^pic is a year old hence the miles 138 lol

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08-14-2009, 10:11 PM

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I've noticed mine blinks(awhile ago I noticed it!...) no problems here...you're fine unless it starts blinking while you're driving...most likely just doing a system check...