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What happens when the engine light flashes?
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If the engine light starts flashing, there are more serious problems to manage, such as possible damage to the catalyst. The lambda probe could communicate incorrect data to the control unit and cause serious damage to the engine due to an incorrect air / fuel ratio injected into the cylinders.
Posted on: 9 July 2022 by ScegliAuto

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