What Causes the Car to Shake and the Malfunction Light to Illuminate?

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MartinMarie
07/29/25 9:15pm
Car shaking with the engine malfunction indicator light on may be caused by engine misfire, excessive carbon buildup in the intake system, or issues in the ignition system. More information about the malfunction light is as follows: 1. If after the malfunction indicator light comes on, the car drives without any abnormal sensations, and acceleration and braking are all normal, then the vehicle can currently be driven normally. It could be that a certain sensor has malfunctioned but has now returned to normal. It may also be due to interference from certain external conditions, where this malfunction does not affect the vehicle's operation but may have some impact on emissions. In this case, you can temporarily continue driving and then go to a repair shop for inspection. 2. If after the malfunction indicator light comes on, the vehicle indeed has abnormalities, such as severe shaking, lack of power during acceleration, etc. In this situation, do not continue driving; request emergency towing service.
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