Check engine light flashing on and off

Asked by SugaarBabe92 Apr 17, 2020 at 11:04 AM about the 2008 Dodge Avenger SE FWD

Question type: General

I have a 2008 Dodge Avenger 4 Cylinder 2.4 my cars check
engine light came on and is flashing on and off last night
my car started running on 3 cylinders and missing like
crazy question is could it be my transmission or is it
misfiring

2 Answers
41,350

TDolby answered 4 years ago

A flashing CEL always means a misfire. Scan for the trouble codes to verify which cylinders. Replace the spark plugs at a min. If you still have issues, then go with the codes to tell you what cylinders are misfiring and replace that coil or coils.

3 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Dodge Avenger Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Brent Balabas
    Reputation
    4,510
  • #2
    Janis Jackson
    Reputation
    1,200
  • #3
    Guru5DCQB
    Reputation
    1,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Dodge Charger
40 Great Deals out of 724 listings starting at $5,995
Used Dodge Challenger
23 Great Deals out of 450 listings starting at $7,999
Used Dodge Caliber
17 listings
Used Dodge Durango
52 Great Deals out of 2,217 listings starting at $5,500
Used Ford Mustang
62 Great Deals out of 1,356 listings starting at $4,995
Used Honda Accord
56 Great Deals out of 997 listings starting at $2,000
Used Dodge Dakota
15 listings starting at $5,888
Used Toyota Corolla
150 Great Deals out of 2,431 listings starting at $4,690
Used Nissan Altima
27 Great Deals out of 757 listings starting at $1,999
Used Toyota Camry
63 Great Deals out of 1,075 listings starting at $3,995
Used Chrysler 300
33 Great Deals out of 548 listings starting at $3,999
Used Dodge Viper
39 listings starting at $58,912
Used Honda Civic
201 Great Deals out of 4,060 listings starting at $440

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.