What does it mean when the check engine light is flashing on and off in a 2007 Chrysler Sebring and the car is shaking?

Asked by adamniaz Feb 23, 2015 at 05:09 PM about the 2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2007 Chrysler Sebring
Check engine light
Car shakes when stopped at a light or stop sign

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Usually a flashing check engine light indicates a miss-fire. During the miss-fire, raw fuel is being dumped into the cylinder(s) that is miss- firing. As this fuel goes through the catalytic converters is it burned causing excessive heat in the converter. Fuel is intended to be burned in the engine, not the converters. Driving while the check engine light is flashing can ruin the catalytic converters. You may need a tune up. Get the check engine light read at a local parts store (usually free). Post the code or codes back here.

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