engine light flashing

BJai02 · Aug 28, 2004, 05:17 AM

Does anyone know what it means when I see my service engine light flashing for 6 to 8 times? I read through the Autronic user manual but I can't find anything about the engine light flashing.

This board is not very active at all, where else can I find more info and help with my Evo8 Autronic?

Sentinal · Aug 28, 2004, 06:04 AM

How many miles are on the car? might just be time for a tuneup.

Mark S · Aug 28, 2004, 11:47 AM

Your check light will flash a code count the flashes,It will flash fast then stop and flash again this will tell you the fault.

Mark

BJai02 · Aug 28, 2004, 11:29 PM

Hi Mark S,

I have a couple different code. I have 2 flashes before the engine started.
8 flashes right after the engine started. After a few 8 flashes, it becomes 9 flashes. 9-flashes goes on for 2-3 times then there is no more engine lights.

Does it mean something to you?

Sorry for going off topic, does anyone in California using 91 octane with Autronic? I want to compare my maps to yours, since I experiences some major knocks in mid range (peak torque). I had to retard over 5-7 degrees of ignition timing to eliminate them.

Mark S · Aug 29, 2004, 05:29 AM

They are error codes try the car with the Ignition on and alarm switched off ready to start leave like this until all flashes finished, Then count them and call where you got it from they will be able to tell you what the fault is.

Mark

Dyno4mance · Sep 12, 2004, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BJai02

Does anyone know what it means when I see my service engine light flashing for 6 to 8 times? I read through the Autronic user manual but I can't find anything about the engine light flashing.

This board is not very active at all, where else can I find more info and help with my Evo8 Autronic?

You will need to contact Steve Nichols with Aussie Imports...The Number is (859) 983 4964....he is in KY so it will be EST
Hope this helps

Nad1370 · Sep 12, 2004, 09:20 AM

Do you feel the car jerking or losing power?

Usually when it's flashing like that while driving, ECU see's cylinder misfire.

Have the code pulled to confirm this.

plokivos · Sep 12, 2004, 10:42 AM

when it flashes, it means you're in big trouble. That's immediate engine service code. Don't drive your car and go see your dealer or someone about that.

GO NOW!

any small engine codes like misfire or Lack of CAT will be stationary lit, but when the engine needs immediate attention, it'll start to flash.

BJai02 · Sep 15, 2004, 01:23 AM

Thanks for the advice. But note that Autronic is a stand alone ECU, the dealer can't do nothing about it

TomeiEvo · Sep 22, 2004, 11:30 AM

Can you decipher you flash code correctly? If you can I will be able to tell you whats wrong or at least close to it. I have 2 evo's with the Autronic on it and my tuner is one of the top tuners in Australia that will know everything about it.
Switch your ignition off. then turn it on. Basically the flashes will be in 0.5 sec pauses in a series and goes off for 2.5 sec before the next set of flashes come on. If there is a multiple error, there will be a 3 sec break in between the first set of flashes for ex. 2-4 (3 sec pause) 3-4 ( 3 sec pause) 1-1 ( 3 sec pause etc..), This means you have 3 sets of problems ( just as an ex).

Easiest way, get a laptop, install the software provided with it and log on the ecu with the connector harness from the serial port of the laptop. Becareful, the ignition key has to be on before you turn on your laptop to register correctly. Once in it, go to Menu M2 or M3 and scroll down to Ecu error history and press enter. The log will show you all the error that has happened in the last few cycles.

Good luck!!

BJai02 · Sep 22, 2004, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TomeiEvo

Can you decipher you flash code correctly? If you can I will be able to tell you whats wrong or at least close to it. I have 2 evo's with the Autronic on it and my tuner is one of the top tuners in Australia that will know everything about it.
Switch your ignition off. then turn it on. Basically the flashes will be in 0.5 sec pauses in a series and goes off for 2.5 sec before the next set of flashes come on. If there is a multiple error, there will be a 3 sec break in between the first set of flashes for ex. 2-4 (3 sec pause) 3-4 ( 3 sec pause) 1-1 ( 3 sec pause etc..), This means you have 3 sets of problems ( just as an ex).

Easiest way, get a laptop, install the software provided with it and log on the ecu with the connector harness from the serial port of the laptop. Becareful, the ignition key has to be on before you turn on your laptop to register correctly. Once in it, go to Menu M2 or M3 and scroll down to Ecu error history and press enter. The log will show you all the error that has happened in the last few cycles.

Good luck!!

Very nice of you. But I've already reset my lights with my laptop. I am not sure what they were, but they just havn't came back yet. Just keep my fingers crossed.

Thanks for the offering!