ok so i plan on taking my car to pepboys and having it checked out soon but never have free time so i figured ill try here in the mean time. i have an 01 ls monte and recently i noticed that whenever i accelerate a little quick the check engine light flashes for a few seconds then will turn off. also i will randomly feel something i can only describe as my car wanting to stall . it feels as if somethings tapping on the brakes. not on the pedal itself but just the performance. any idea what this might be? i figured this is the best place for monte information!

 

Flashing check engine light means a misfire is detected.

 

Sounds like you have a random misfire...What code do you have ?

 

thanks guys for the help. and i what do you mean when you ask what code i have?

 

When you get the code read at an autoparts store they will give you the OBD-II code.

But yes you are misfiring, you might as well start changing the spark plugs and don't drive it.

 

ok thanks for the advice and info. ill get on it right away