Check engine light flashing and idling rough

2011 GMC ACADIA
180,000 MILES
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GIZZYCANGY
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Car had rough idle and misfiring. Changed plugs and gaskets, oxygen sensor and catalytic converters. Still running bad. Had someone run a scan on it he said ECM needed replaced. Replaced ECM with a plug and play. Car starts up but still has rough idle. Drove it and drives good but check engine light is flashing intermittently. Any advice
Jan 23, 2021 at 2:18 AM
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SEVAG P
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Hello,

Many things can cause rough running, and misfiring, to narrow down our problem send us the fault code, for proper troubleshooting.

check our guide how to check fault codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check our guides for misfire

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

When you read the fault code let us know.

Thank you.
Jan 23, 2021 at 3:35 AM
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