Engine light flashed nine times

180,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARMOR-J
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Engine light stays on while driving, so I did the process to receive the codes and all it showed after approximately 5 seconds was done. Then after a couple of more seconds the engine light started flashing and it flashed 9x. Is this possibly another code being sent and I’ll require a code reader or...?
May 3, 2020 at 2:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Yes, there is a fault code stored for the light.

You will need a code reader or take it to a parts store and have the code read.

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

With a flashing light, it indicates a misfire but the code will help us narrow the area of failure.

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

Roy
May 3, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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ARMOR-J
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Thank you Roy.
May 4, 2020 at 12:50 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Please get back to me with the codes so we can help narrow the area of failure.

We want to help you.

Roy
May 4, 2020 at 1:12 AM
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ARMOR-J
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My car is going in for some transmission work this week so I’ll get it figured out there. I won’t need to waste anymore of your time but thanks again for the information.
May 4, 2020 at 1:37 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Never a waste of time. That is why I am here.

We are always glad to help.

Roy
May 4, 2020 at 1:40 AM
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