A flashing check engine light is your honda accord s way of saying i have a serious problem don t ignore me.
Check engine light on 2008 honda accord.
There are a lot of things that can cause the check engine light to come on.
Most of the time that serious problem is a misfire.
When your engine is misfiring it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2008 honda accord.
What may be wrong.
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Some common issues are o2 sensors evaporative emissions leaks a loose gas cap a misfire spark plugs low coolant etc.
This flashing light should not be ignored.
Average repair cost is 2 000 at 127 050 miles.
A steady check engine light means there is a present issue.
The check engine light came on and the code reader said p0339 crankshaft position sensor was interrupted.
Replaced that part and the car still will not accelerate past 25 mph.
Step 1 examine the check engine light on the dash.
In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light.
The video above shows how to locate the on board diagnostics obd plug on your 2008 accord how to read the trouble codes and how to reset or clear the check engine light using a scanner on your accord.
My honda won t accelerate past 25 mph.
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If your honda check engine light stays on after you start the engine it means the on board diagnostic obd system has detected a problem with the engine transmission or the emission system.
The check engine light came on in my 2005 honda accord.
Replaced the battery and the starter about a month or two ago and had no problems until now.