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Flashing check engine light on gmc acadia.
This flashing light should not be ignored.
Plug the scanner into the obd ii port.
To find out why your gmc check engine light is on read the fault codes with an obd ii scanner.
The problem is most likely a misfire combustion or a faulty engine sensor problem.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 gmc acadia.
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by gmc.
It s not recommended to drive with the check engine light flashing or on.
I have a 2015 1500 with the 5 3 and around 29 000 miles.
The vehicle was diagnosed by two additional unknown mechanics but not repaired.
A flashing check engine light means that the problem is occuring at the moment and it s most likely a more serious problem like a misfire.
A flashing check engine light is your gmc acadia s way of saying i have a serious problem don t ignore me.
2015 gmc sierra 1500.
Turn on the ignition but do not start the engine.
Gmc acadia check engine light due to gas cap issue.
Gmc acadia vehicles with this problem.
Posted august 13 2017.
The contact stated while driving at various speeds the check engine warning light illuminated.
The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the coolant sensor was replaced however the failure recurred.
Allow the obd ii scanner to turn on and press enter to connect with the vehicle.
Locate the obd ii port under the dashboard.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
A flashing check engine light is your gmc sierra s way of saying i have a serious problem don t ignore me.
I slowed down and pulled over.
This flashing light should not be ignored.
Last week i was driving to work going about 60mph on a gradual uphill and the check engine light started flashing.
A loose or worn gas cap may cause check engine light to illuminate.
Check engine light diagnosis testing.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.