Why my car is running rough on start up. And engine light flashing continuously.
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Coming home from the store and the check engine light starts flashing continuously. Got home and popped the hood and the antifreeze is boiling. Kinda weird because my temp gauge works fine and never moved to the red level when this all occurred. Also, my car is running rough and wants to putt putt when I hit the accelerator. Hearing some whispers my Cataylic Convertor could be clogged/stopped up. If so, what would be a ball park for parts and labor? Thanks.
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Flashing check engine light is indicative of misfiring cylinder(s)... Suggest scan test > live data - cylinder contribution to locate problem cylinder(s) > compression test... Misfire may damage catalytic converter if driven in excess! .... Rev engine... excessive steam (white smoke) from tailpipe? .. Coolant level ok??
Yes sir, coolant level is fine. The thing is my temp gauge works and it never moved from the normal operating position. Will a misfire cause my car to get hot without the temp gauge acknowledging it? Thank you.
Yes sir, coolant level is fine. The thing is my temp gauge works and it never moved from the normal operating position. Will a misfire cause my car to get hot without the temp gauge acknowledging it? Thank you.