Check engine light flashing on 1998 Honda Civic?
Check engine light flashing on 1998 Honda Civic? - 1
Get it checked by a mechanic. It could be any of several problems, from a loose or defective gas cap to something more serious. But you won't know until you have it checked out. Don't continue to drive for a long time or you could damage your engine, and that could be VERY expensive.
Head to your nearest auto parts store to have the code read. Most will do so for free.
It's running rough also isn't it? A flashing check engine light is almost always caused by a misfiring engine. The reason the manufacturers do this is to warn you that catalyst damage is imminent if you don't get it repaired soon. A misfire lets raw fuel get to the catalytic converter and will ruin it in time. http://motorist.org/articles/check-engine-light
A flashing check engine light means the problem is severe and the car should not be driven at all until it is repaired.
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