2000 Hyundai Accent Engin Warning light flashing

GERMC

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2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
43,000 MILES

Problem only happens when engine is cold. Car chugs and orange engine light flashes, after a couple of seconds the engine picks up but the light continues to flash for about 30 secs after. Within 5 mins all is fine with the engine and the light no longer flashes. This issue started about 6 weeks ago after the car was left unused for 6 days. I have had no trouble with the car before this.

Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 6:22 AM

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DOCHAGERTY

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This sounds like a bad spark plug or a bad ignition coil and the flashing light means that the catalytic converter is being damaged and you should have this fixed straight away mate! ♥

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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 8:20 AM

GERMC

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Thanks for this, would a bad plug or coil not be happening all th etime then, not just when starting, I will look at thiese this evening. Thank you again.

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Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 AT 4:51 AM