2002 Grand Am GT - service engine light flashes seven times? What does that mean?

Question

2002 Grand Am GT - service engine light flashes seven times? What does that mean?

Answer 1

Typically on a GM car, the check engine light will only flash when you have a catalyst damaging misfire.  this means the engine is running so poorly that the catalyst in the catalytic converter is in danger of overheating and becoming ineffective.  If I were you, I would at least get it looked at before your catalyst turns into moon rocks and costs you big money to replace.

Answer 2

it means Multiple cylinder misfires detected you need to get a tune up BAD i am going to guess it is running very poorly while the light is flashing too right? you should get this repaired asap this could cause serious damage...

Answer 3

its really bad when it flashes you need to check it out  

Answer 4

it means something is wrong. i would get it to a shop asap and pay to have it diagnosed by a professional