Engine Light Flashing After Purge Valve Replacement

2008 CADILLAC CTS
101,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS HANNACK
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My check engine light has been on for a while, and I was told it was because of a faulty purge valve, and that it was not really serious. I finally got around to replacing it (did it myself, but seemed fairly straight forward). I took it out for a drive, and after about ten minutes, I could feel the car pulse slightly, almost like I was letting off the gas, and the check engine light started blinking, but only for a few seconds. Any idea what could have caused this?
Aug 10, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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HMAC300
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you have to have the code erased after changing a part and that may be the problem. get it erased then start over.
Aug 11, 2016 at 6:08 AM
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CHRIS HANNACK
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I took it in, and it came up with P0014 and P0024, which show as both cam shaft issues. Not sure why this would happen after replacing a purge valve.
Aug 11, 2016 at 1:19 PM
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HMAC300
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could be it jumped time or chain is stretched.
Aug 11, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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