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check engine light..cruise control blinker..car is running fine.

 
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Can dead mice being incinerated in the engine cause the check engine light to go on with the cruise control blinker? The car is running fine. Is it safe to drive?

 

Country: United States
Make: Subaru
Model: Impreza Outback Sport
Year: 2006

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Submitted: 309 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: Subaru
Value: $45
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Expert:  tracer replied 309 days and 22 hours ago.

Hello, I am Randall

by default, the cruise will blink or be disabled whenever the check engine light comes on, this is for safety

so,, its not a cruise problem but another computer or sensor problem the computer detected

So,, no way for me to say the cause of the light. One of too many codes could have set

May be very simple glitch computer detected

the only way to know for sure is to drop by an Autozone, advance etc parts store,. they will do a free code scan. tell you the code #, what it means and possible suggest of what is needed to fix

I cant help as the code is needed

Since running ok, not missing, bucking etc

very possible its a minor fix, could even be a loose gas cap as expample

So,, step one is to get the code, they can tell you if severe or not. I doubt it since drives ok, runs ok

But ignor the cruise as that normal. the computer disables it for safety

If you want to try removing the battery terminsal, hold the termianl ends together for 90 seconds, you may? clear the codes, then drive to rest idle and the code may not come back, No gurantee on this, only DIY try if you would like. My suggestion is to get code scan before you attempt to clear the code so you know at least what set the codetracer41077.5329584491

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Expert:  tracer replied 309 days and 21 hours ago.

I am sorry you expected more of an answer. I am here to help but.. its impossible for any tech to guess what has happened. the code set is the clue. Any shop or tech MUST have the code set inorder to help to next step. With code? I can look it up, and then send more dteailed answer as to what happened

Till then its a guess, With over 150 possible codes, I cant guess

Codes are scanned for free at parts stores,. If you egt the code? I am here to help. I dont like to leave my custyomers hanging with their question. i am only saying the parts stores willt ell you the code and what it means

Not trying to dodge the question. only making suggestion as it will not cost anyhting to get this info.code

Hope this makes sense

LMk thanks

 
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