Review Of 2005 Chevy Malibu Check Engine Light Flashing References. To begin, you will need to go to the driver's side of your vehicle, and get inside. If you have a flashing check engine light, turn off the engine immediately to prevent potential motor damage.

(links below)is your car idling rough or experiencing loss of power? If you have a flashing check engine light, turn off the engine immediately to prevent potential motor damage. A flashing ce light indicates an engine misfire, as opposed to a steady light, which could be a whole host of other issues, most not as severe.