Flashing check engine light, misfiring and flooding

Tiny
SEWINGOPERATOR67
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  • 2005 SATURN ION
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 190 MILES
Check engine light blinking. Rough idle, extreme use of fuel. Fuel coming out of spark plug, stalling, no power when pulling a hill. Replaced plugs and coil pack. The car will start. May have gotten bad fuel on last fill up.
Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 AT 7:03 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

You have an engine misfire causing the light to flash.

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

There is most likely a code set for the misfire identifying the cylinder.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-top-ten-reasons

I would start by checking the compression to be sure the internals of the engine are good. You need 140-160 pounds.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

I would also verify the fuel pressure to be sure sufficient fuel is flowing to the injectors. You can rent a tester for checking the pressure at a parts store.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

I attached a guide for you as well.

Roy
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Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 AT 12:02 PM

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