CEL Flashing x4 on ignition
 

Hey Guys just wondering if anyone is aware of a code or perhaps a glitch in autronic that makes the CEL flash 4 times when the ignition is turned on. I used to only get a constant CEL prior to last weekend and now im getting the flashing, the cel turns off as soon as the forth flash is finished.

Running SMC PnP ECU.

TIA.

i get this aswell and it freaks me out. [IMG]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/shingshing001/paranoid.gif[/IMG]

Sounds like the 4 flashes relates to some code...might pay to see if you can get that code, if it still exists in the ECU memory, pulled by somebody!

[B]EDIT: [/B] This from another forum (how applicable it is, I dont really know :o)

[I][B]"In the owners manual it says that a flashing check engine light means that there has been a misfire in one of the cylinders. This happened on my car and it was indeed a cylinder misfire. I just put in new plugs and wires so I think its the coils"[/B][/I]
[url]http://www.thesubaruforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1935[/url]


[B]EDIT2:[/B] You should be able to get the code pulled, according to this:

[I][B]"A constantly flashing MIL is a sign of a major problem which can cause serious damage if the engine is not stopped immediately. In all cases a "freeze frame" of all sensor readings at the time is recorded in the central computer of the vehicle. "[/B][/I]
[url]http://www.geocities.com/dtmcbride/home_garden/auto/check-engine.html[/url]

SMC or SM4?

SMC, Thanks Agentorange but im using a Autronic not a Stock ECU.

goto the autronic support forum..

[url]http://www.mrm-racing.se/forum/index.php[/url]

sweet cheers

hookup a laptop to the serial cable and check the actual error message through the tuning software.
Probably sensed an overboost condition from this colder weather :confused:
Assumings its nothing major - you will then be able to clear the CEL and see if it returns.
.....If symptoms persist please see your tuner ;)