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Snoreman
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Mar 7, 2011, 7:09 AM
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I have a 2004 Dodge Dakota SXT. Engine light came on and started flashing,when this happen the truck started bucking. step on the gas pedal and it would lose power. it's a V6 with just a little over 54000 miles.
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Hammer Time
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Mar 7, 2011, 8:33 AM
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The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired.
The flashing part indicates a misfire severe enough to damage the catalytic converter and it shouldn't be driven.
Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be.
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