Flashing service engine light

Asked by GuruFYVW4 Apr 16, 2020 at 09:25 PM about the 1998 Chevrolet S-10

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My service engine light flashes and the truck
shakes when I press the gas and it stops
when I hit the brake.

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James answered 4 years ago

The engine is misfiring and damaging the catalytic converter! Visit your local auto parts store and have them scan the computer for trouble codes. Most likely you need a tune up. The trouble codes will tell you what cylinders are misfiring. Hope that helps! Jim

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