Idle drops

Asked by Guru8D6TH Dec 24, 2019 at 10:14 AM about the Volkswagen GLI

Question type: General

After my car gets warm my idle will drop
below I rpm and my check engine light will
flash

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

It could be anything. time to scan for the trouble codes since the CEL is on. AN auto parts store can do it for free

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james answered 4 years ago

A flashing check engine light is warning you that the engine is misfiring and damaging the catalytic converter! A simple tune up may solve the problem. Hope that helps! Jim

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