Q: Check engine light flashed 10 times then went off when car was started
My car was sitting for about a day. I started it, all lights went on like normal, but the "check engine" light flashed on and off many times even after all the other lights went off. What could this be? I read it means go to an inspector but all the websites say it will stay flashing on and off..it only flashed a few times.
Can the diagnosis tool still work if the light is not activly on, does it store codes? Thanks
My car has 115000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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