Q: Check Engine Light is on

asked by on May 19, 2017

My cars check engine light has been on for some time.i had changed the alternator two months ago. Today my car started shaking and the check engine light started blinking! I need help please

My car has 132000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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