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Jeikun · 2012-09-06, 07:16 AM

I have a perplexing problem that I don't even know where to start on.

Yesterday, while cruising along in 5th gear, my car hiccuped and the CEL and cruise control light was flashing. I coasted to somewhere safe and, while I was coasting, the engine was revving itself to ~2500 RPM. I wasn't leaking anything and decided to try to start it again. It started without any issues and I was able to get to my destination without any other issues with the CEL/cruise lights on.

I also drove home with the lights on without any issues. 10 minutes after arriving home, I went and started my car again. The strange thing was that the CEL cleared itself. I drove to work without issues either.

Why would a CEL that would cause the Cruise control light to illuminate clear itself? Does this sound like a common issue like a misfire or bad gas?

2012-09-06, 07:16 AM	#1
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	CEL + Flashing Cruise Cleared Itself? I have a perplexing problem that I don't even know where to start on. Yesterday, while cruising along in 5th gear, my car hiccuped and the CEL and cruise control light was flashing. I coasted to somewhere safe and, while I was coasting, the engine was revving itself to ~2500 RPM. I wasn't leaking anything and decided to try to start it again. It started without any issues and I was able to get to my destination without any other issues with the CEL/cruise lights on. I also drove home with the lights on without any issues. 10 minutes after arriving home, I went and started my car again. The strange thing was that the CEL cleared itself. I drove to work without issues either. Why would a CEL that would cause the Cruise control light to illuminate clear itself? Does this sound like a common issue like a misfire or bad gas? __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice