Check engine light

Check engine light, flashing (amber engine outline) This amber light means stop soon. A flashing check engine light usually signals a severe misfire, where unburned fuel reaches the exhaust and can overheat and ruin the catalytic converter, one of the costlier parts to replace. Some faults behind it can also cut engine power without warning. Ease off the accelerator, avoid hard acceleration and towing, and pull over when it is safe. The car needs immediate service: if the light keeps flashing after a restart, or the engine shakes or runs rough, calling for a tow is safer than limping home.