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Question posted by frandavi on January 6th, 2014

What Will Cause Check Engine Light To Blink When Key Is At The On Position

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Owner's Manual - Page 33

...your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in position beforeand duringa crash. The driver should sit as back as possible... children. AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. 1-23 The light tells you . A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with air far...
Owner's Manual - Page 59

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Owner's Manual - Page 69

... to remove your key from the START position as soon as the engine starts. Passlock TM Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait untilthe light stops flashing before tryingto restart the engine. Remember to check the fuses (see...
Owner's Manual - Page 71

... power to RUN fornormal driving. The switch stays in the ignition. key Using a tool to display some instrument panel warning lights. RUN (D): This is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUNare on position to steer the vehicle. START (E): This position starts the engine. This could cause a collision. If it couldbreak thekey or the ignition switch.If none...
Owner's Manual - Page 73

... Your Vehicle'' in yourvehicle. r I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your engine might not perform properly. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all ...dealer. Before adding electrical If equipment, check with the to START. If you could be to have to drained muchsooner. If your engine still won't start (or starts but ...
Owner's Manual - Page 74

... your engine gets warm. If it doesn't start (or starts but this until the engine starts. If your engine might not perform properly. When the engine starts, let go of the key. 3....electrical equipment, check with much gasoline. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. too The idle speed willgo down for lon&!r than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to...
Owner's Manual - Page 78

...when you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle could lose control... of in the Index. I NOTICE: Damage toyour transaxle caused shifting out by of snow, ice or sand without damaging your engine is "racing"(running athigh speed) is firmly on floor shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 80

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Owner's Manual - Page 125

... and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to let you As will help . 2-67 _ _ Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough cause an to expensive repair or replacement. Tachometer (If Equipped) 1 1 The tachometer displays the Warning lights and gagescan signal that tells y what to do repairs can indicate when...
Owner's Manual - Page 126

...light should go out. This light will come on when you start the engine or comes on for about 55 seconds. This means the system is 2-68 The system checks the a r bag's electrical system for a few seconds. check...ignition key to RUN.If the light doesn't come on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Then the light should flash for malfunctions. Safety Belt Reminder Light ...
Owner's Manual - Page 127

...key toRUN. If the warning light comes on, there could drain your battery. If it doesn't come on then, have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Haveit checked right away. Have your accessories,such as a check... a problem with light on, be the certain to turn off all your brake system inspected right away This light should go out when the engine is on could be...
Owner's Manual - Page 131

... may is also designed to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem apparent. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comeson and stays on, your vehicle serviced as soonas you can. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Chevrolet is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to indicate that emissionsare...
Owner's Manual - Page 133

...made the light turn off . to If none of If so, be sure to fuel your dealeror qualified service center check the vehicle.... trips should turn the light off have developed. condition The will allow fuel to evaporate into your fuel engine not to run as efficiently... by the system and cause the ligh to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine warmed up.) is This...
Owner's Manual - Page 134

...pressure is normal. The oil light could have some on , you may blink on after you start your engine, or conze 012 when you make a hard stop sign, the light may have your vehicle serviced.... oil problem. The engine could be costly and is working, but the engine is not running, the light will come onfor a moment. Check your oil as soon as atest to your engine from neglected oil problems...
Owner's Manual - Page 135

... light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes on when you are in the Index. Passlock Warning Light This light will come on briefly when youare starting the engine. CHECK GAGES I I This light will come on , there may be protected by Passlock, and you turn the key toward the START position...
Owner's Manual - Page 211

... hands away from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to negative (-) or you'll get a short that can burn you . Be sure the battery has enough water. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on you . You don't need more light. Fans or other parts, too. Check that cr first. Don't connect positive (+) to explode. Don...
Owner's Manual - Page 223

... needs service. 5-1 . . by If there seems tobe no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine fan is overheating, the fan should be at the FULL COLD line. Ifyou do anything else until it isn't, you could cause an engine fire,and you may have a leak in theradiator hoses, heater hoses...
Owner's Manual - Page 241

...FIRST (1) or SECOND (2), spinning the wheels as little as possible.) Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. If you let your tires spin high speed, they can at explode, and you can destroy your .... If you do when your transaxle back and forth, you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts vehicle of your transaxle.
Owner's Manual - Page 255

...that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. But you must use .For of oil. NOTICE: Don't too ...use the right kind. Removeagain, it keeping the tip down, and the check level. This is at or below theADD mark, then you have a 2.2L engine. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and cleanit with a paper towel or cloth, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 376

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