2000 Hyundai Accent Engin Warning light flashing

2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT
43,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GERMC
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Problem only happens when engine is cold. Car chugs and orange engine light flashes, after a couple of seconds the engine picks up but the light continues to flash for about 30 secs after. Within 5 mins all is fine with the engine and the light no longer flashes. This issue started about 6 weeks ago after the car was left unused for 6 days. I have had no trouble with the car before this.
Sep 15, 2008 at 6:22 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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This sounds like a bad spark plug or a bad ignition coil and the flashing light means that the catalytic converter is being damaged and you should have this fixed straight away mate!! ♥
Sep 15, 2008 at 8:20 AM
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GERMC
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Thanks for this, would a bad plug or coil not be happening all th etime then, not just when starting, I will look at thiese this evening. Thank you again.
Sep 16, 2008 at 4:51 AM
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