So the check engine light started blinking...

[blue oval guy]

A flashing MIL lamp almost always will indicate one or more misfiring cylinders, it flashes to warn you to stop or risk damaging or melting down your cats.
As some of the other members have mentioned, a quality scanner might be needed to narrow down whether you have an ignition or fuel related misfire. In any event you need to get that issue fixed lickety split. Please let us know what you find out to be the remedy..

 

[1955moose]

Hey Stamp, how much amperage does a russet potatoes produce? We all remember science class, where we light a light bulb hooked up to a Idaho russet! Wonder if we could get 8-10 of those boogers to power the inside lights when we don't want to run down the battery.

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[Prince_Polaris]

Well, good news, good news, and... troubling news!

Good news #1: We found out what the problem is, heh...

Heck, they're vertical, I gone messed it up... those are some of the sparky boys, and that tube is a vacuum line... which has a few too many holes! He told me that I was not only losing compression through the hose, but also through the plugs, as they were loose...

Good news #2: That hissing noise? It was some sort of valve, which if you can hear, means "Hey I'm low on coolant!" So, it's been filled up, and not only does my rear AC blow cold, but the front AC blows REALLY cold!

And lastly, the troubling news.... That grinding sound in the rear? It's not the suspension, and the mechanic suspects something to do with the drivetrain, but he doesn't want to say for sure, so I'll keep an ear on it and if it gets worse, then I guess we'll see what to do. Not bad at all for $290, though... and boy, he got it all done in one day, too. Since I bought it like this, it's like upgrading the car without actually putting in aftermarket parts! I mean, jeez, just the AC has went from "well it's better than my explorer" to "wow it's actually really cold in here" (while being 85 outside)

I'm gonna go back to LaVale sometime this week, and I'll have to update whether it can handle the highway this time or not....

 

[BRIANGEE]

Is that the PCV valve elbow? It sure looks like it and I just replaced mine three days ago. LOL

I'm glad you got most of your issues solved!

 

[Prince_Polaris]

Is that the PCV valve elbow? It sure looks like it and I just replaced mine three days ago. LOL

I'm glad you got most of your issues solved!

Is the Vacuum line related to the PCV? Cause maybe!

 

[BRIANGEE]

Yes, pcv splits at a tee and this elbow comes off that and goes up directly into throttle body. I had to smoke test with a homemade smoke machine in order to find my vacuum leak. And this was the culprit.

 

[Prince_Polaris]

Yes, pcv splits at a tee and this elbow comes off that and goes up directly into throttle body. I had to smoke test with a homemade smoke machine in order to find my vacuum leak. And this was the culprit.

Heh, I wonder if that's why I got the car back with white dust all over it...

 

[1955moose]

I never heard of a low coolant level causing Ac not to blow cold, but hey anythings possible. Maybe the shop gave your AC a free shot of freon, and didn't mention it. Your coming up to the end of that warranty that dealer gave you. You might want to cash in on that drivetrain problem, if they'll fix it. Could get expensive down the road.

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[BRIANGEE]

Heh, I wonder if that's why I got the car back with white dust all over it...

No, that wouldn't be from a smoke machine.It burns oil and not shoot powder through the system.

 

[BRIANGEE]

I never heard of a low coolant level causing Ac not to blow cold, but hey anythings possible. Maybe the shop gave your AC a free shot of freon

Moose, there you go being a smart aleck again LOL! I know you know what he means. He's using coolant and refrigerant interchangeably... an honest mistake - but you're cracking me up! LOL