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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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My check engine light just started blinking and there is a funny odor almost like rotten eggs,also my motor is shaking any clue on what this could be.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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Default Sound like an engine misfire, could be the ignition amplifier

Search the forums for info, if you take it to the shop and they tell you it is misfiring cylander 2, then this is almost certainly the problem.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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Default whatever it is, it is serious and you should not drive the car

Don't drive any more than you absolutely have to. A solid check engine light (CEL) means something was detected out of the ordinary and it should be checked out. A blinking CEL means something is seriously wrong and you should have it looked at immediately., or at least stop driving it until you can have it checked out.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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What year is your car?
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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Do you have access to a VAG tool?
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