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engine shakes Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting wurtzcarol New User Jul 19, 2014, 5:13 AM Post #1 of 3 (1494 views) engine shakes Sign In 2004 chevy impala 3.4 engine has little over 145k miles. was running fine yesterday. this morning the motor shakes an there is a really bad smell coming out of the tail pipe. im a woman an dont no much about cars. Does anyone no what the problem would be. O an the engine light comes on an when your stopped the light is on when u go to take off the light starts flashing Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 19, 2014, 5:19 AM Post #2 of 3 (1489 views) Re: engine shakes Sign In  The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired. Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 19, 2014, 6:00 AM Post #3 of 3 (1473 views) Re: engine shakes Sign In Just to add, if the check engine light is flashing, that means you have a catalyst damaging misfire. If you keep running the engine with a bad misfire, it will eventually overheat the catalyst and it will melt. The catalytic converter is in the exhaust system and cleans the harmful chemicals out of the exhaust gasses the engine produces before they exit the exhaust pipe. Catalysts are not cheap btw. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. (This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jul 19, 2014, 6:02 AM)   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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