omallkev Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have had intermittent problems with check engine light coming on in my 2005 Impreza Outback. Usually fixed with a bottle of fuel injector cleaner, but this time the check engine light is on and the cruise control indicator flashes constantly. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 You fixed your CEL with injector cleaner...? ok. First step is to take the car somewhere with a code reader and figure out what code(s) are tripping the light to come on. Without doing this, it's anyone's guess what's causing the problem. It's probably p0420 or some other emissions related thing, but bring it to an auto parts store, garage, friend, etc with a code scanner is your first step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhorse001 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Just a quick thought, check your brake lights, and clutch switch if its a manual. These will both prevent cruise from working. It may be as simple as a stuck switch. If not, then you need the codes read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Just a quick thought, check your brake lights, and clutch switch if its a manual. These will both prevent cruise from working. It may be as simple as a stuck switch. If not, then you need the codes read. It isn't that, the cruise light flashes when the CEL is on as a ploy to piss you off and actually fix the problem, rather than putting electrical tape over the CEL... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omallkev Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks, all good advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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