Hello. My van had been shaking off and on for short perio...
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dodgetech2875
361 days ago
Hello and welcome to JustAnswer, My name is Richard.
I am sorry to hear you are having issues or concerns with your vehicle, I know how frustrating this can be! Rest assured I will try my best to help you! The website automatically sends you phone call offers which you can accept or decline, a phone call is not necessary for me to help you so lets get started.
A flashing check engine light means the PCM is seeing the engine is misfiring and it's warning you that catalytic converter damage can occur if you keep driving it.
A misfire can be caused by many things like failing spark plugs, spark plug wires, coil, injectors, fuel delivery problems, engine mechanical issue and etc, etc.
The PCM will have misfire fault codes stored that will tell us if just one cylinder is misfiring or more than one.
Have you had your vehicle scanned for fault codes yet? If yes do you know what the codes were?
Customer
361 days ago
I haven't even thought about getting it checked so no.
dodgetech2875
361 days ago
The first thing we should do is get the fault codes read. Some parts stores will do this at no charge. Once I know what codes are setting then I'll have a better idea of what we should do.
The most common cause would be failing spark plugs and spark plug wires.
Customer
361 days ago
But should I even be driving it if it is now continuing to shake?
dodgetech2875
361 days ago
If the engine light is flashing or it's shaking to a point where it's difficult to accelerate then no you should have it towed to a repair shop.
Customer
361 days ago
Yeah, that's what's happening with it.
dodgetech2875
361 days ago
Okay, you will be better off to have it towed. It wouldn't be safe to drive it if it's misfiring bad and you can damage the catalytic converter because it gets red hot from the misfiring.
Customer
361 days ago
Oh okay. Guess that's the plan tomorrow morning.
dodgetech2875
361 days ago
If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask!
My goal is to provide you with excellent service. If you're satisfied with my assistance, your 5-star rating at this time is appreciated
Thank you and have a great night!
Richard
Customer
361 days ago
Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
dodgetech2875
361 days ago
You're very welcome!!
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