My check [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) light is flashing...
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Mike V.
262 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly.
May I ask whom I am chatting with today?
Customer
262 days ago
Hi Mike, my name is Ginger
Mike V.
262 days ago
HI Ginger, it's nice to meet you.
It sounds like you may want to try and jump-start the car. If you found corrosion, then it's possible that prevented the battery from charging the last time you drove the car. This would cause a no-start. Leave the donor car on it for 15 minutes, then attempt to start your car. You should hear the engine sort of lag a little on the donor car when you have a good connection.
Please try this and let me know.
Customer
262 days ago
Okay thank you! I will be back with you!
Mike V.
262 days ago
You're welcome, I should be here!
Customer
262 days ago
Alright Mike, it unfortunately did not work.
Mike V.
262 days ago
Ok, sorry to hear that, is there any clicking or anything when you try to start the car?
Customer
262 days ago
there is clicking and the engine seems to begin starting but not turn over
Mike V.
262 days ago
Ok, so I am clear, the engine is cranking and not starting or no cranking at all?
Customer
262 days ago
cranking
Mike V.
262 days ago
Ok, if it's cranking and not starting, I think we should see about trying to get some codes. You are going to need a code reader to do this. The flashing check engine light may mean there is an electrical issue we can't solve here, but if we can get a code it might help. We have to try and find what's missing, either spark or fuel, a code could help
Customer
262 days ago
I may have one, although I am not sure, I will be back to let you know.
Mike V.
262 days ago
Sounds good, I should be here.
Customer
262 days ago
We used our OBD2 and no fault codes were present... We may just need to take to a shop. Clearly not all too familiar with vehicles.
Mike V.
262 days ago
The flashing check engine light is curious, I believe you have an electrical fault somewhere, possibly the main fuse box under the hood. Without being there however it's impossible for me to know where to start with checking the electrical system.
I am sorry
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