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Old 08-16-2007, 01:42 PM
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My dad called me saying his bonne'* check engine light came on and was blinking at him. I've never seen mine do that before, does that mean anything in particular...
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I think that means an emissions control problem.
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http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...e+engine+light


Random/multiple misfire would be my guess unless you have a code?
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I stand corrected.
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The official FSM terminology is "possible catalyst damaging condition"

Most likely he has a misfire from a bad coil, plug or plug wire.
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great, thanks!
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