I have an 05 Suzuki Forenza that has a flashing check engine light. This started on Tuesday. Had the codes looked up. Car is driving shaky and dash lights are blinking. Any ideas?

old post, not answered, are you still busted?
all suzuki have an operators guide in the glove box.
and if missing is online, Google that, for zillion hits.
read the manual, RTM, see the dash page. it tells you what each and every light means. you should know them.
so when driving you dont burn up a good engine.
really.

cranks? but dont start.
check for spark.? if there is no spark there will be no fueling.

Check engine light comes on and off, these are indication that there is some error code stored in your vehicles ECM. The engine module computer needs to be scanned. These will give the code and as per the error code the further problem can be detected and confirmed. The engine light indicator blinks or remains steady on dash when engine computer noticed any problem with any engine electrically operated components.

For more help, I suggest you to refer the help links provided below. These will let you know more about which areas to look, check, when there is engine light coming up on dash panel.

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Check Engine Light Reset Procedure?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/check-engine-light-reset-procedure.html

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Check Engine Light ON?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/check-engine-light-on.html

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Intermittent Check Engine Light?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/intermittent-check-engine-light.html

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WHY Check Engine Light On car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/check-engine-light-on-car.html

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Check Engine Light, VSC light and Traction Control Light ON?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.com/2012/06/check-engine-lightvsc-light-and.html

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Check engine light flashing?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/check-engine-light-flashing.html

Service engine soon Light Turned OFF after Jump Start?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/service-engine-soon-light-turned-off.html

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After replacing throttle body the Check engine light starts blinking?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/after-replacing-throttle-body-check.html

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2005 Chevy Impala: Service Vehicle Soon Warning Light?

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Malfunction Indicator Light ON

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/malfunction-indicator-light-on.html

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Check power-train message with orange engine light came on?

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2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Yellow Check Engine Light ON dash?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2007-toyota-highlander-hybrid-yellow.html

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1999 Toyota Tacoma: Check Engine Light Read Code P0171?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1999-toyota-tacoma-check-engine-light.html

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Car Runs Fine But Check Engine light is ON?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/car-runs-fine-but-check-engine-light-is.html

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Check engine light with codes P2195 and P2197?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/01/check-engine-light-with-codes-p2195-and.html

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How to Read Codes from Check Engine Light?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-read-codes-from-check-engine.html

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Vehicle smog test failed Due to NO MIL/check engine light?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/vehicle-smog-test-failed-due-to-no.html

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OBD Code is cleared but check engine light will not RESET?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/obd-code-is-cleared-but-check-engine.html

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Car jerks while going uphill and Check engine light is ON?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-jerks-while-going-uphill-and-check.html

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Toyota Camry Check engine light flashes while driving?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/toyota-camry-check-engine-light-flashes.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

have vehicle scanned most auto stores offer this service for free the code will help with diagnosing the problem

Generally, fuel problems cause an engine to lack power.
If the check engine light is on you should have it scanned for trouble codes. The fuel filter should be replaced every 30-50,000 miles and the air filter checked at every oil change.

I had the same thing happen to me. It was a sensor in my gear shifter. It was under warranty so I got it fixed. The dealer had to help me fix it.

Look back first on any unusual things that went on with the car. If the car is running differently it may just be loose sensors, inspect the cables and the vacuum hoses. Check for leaks or parts that may have come off.

In most cases it could be several issues and you need the codes to accurately identify the problem. Some shops would let you borrow their scanner to get the error codes if there are no Suzuki dealers in your area.

you need maintence of some sort.
take car to auto parts store and have codes read for free to find out

no such code on that car, auto zone uses global testing which pulls universal codes, so that code means someting different for the suzuki, need to have it checked by the dealer or a shop that has import software, or post the code # and i can translate it into import code, good luck.

If the light flashes on and off, the vehicle has a severe problem that will cause additional damage. You should not be driving the vehicle.

Take the car in somewhere and see what thew check light code is. If the trans jerks when put in gear, it might be the transmission range switch ( neutral safety switch) See what the code is first and go from there. Any questions after the code reply back to me, Don Suzuki tech