Smoking was coming out of my hood and my car was shaking. My check engine light was blinking, this never happened before. suzuki forenza 04

Sounds like a sensor somewhere has broken. Get the error code definition.

check oil level first

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

might the engine is sucking air or if it has a stepper motor and is not working.

check whether you have air sucked by the engine,or stepper motor if is fitted not working or dirty throttle body.

It does sound like a bad head gasket. Did you vehicle overheat recently? Usualy there is a reason the head gasket goes out. Check to see if your low on coolant too. It probably isn't too bad yet because it stopped blowing white smoke but I wouldnt drive it anymore. Coolant will ruin the pistons and sleeves if you keep driving it. Hope this helps and if you need any help with anything, feel free to ask.

I have a 2005 suzuki forenza,where is the transmission dipstick located at under the hood. Thank you!

Turn the key on, if it has ABS an amber light (labeled ABS) should light up, then go off.

if the check engine lught blinks it usually means you've got a lttle problem. steady could mean a bigger engine or transmission problem. My engine light came on, I had it checked it showed a huge vacuum leak. my gas cap needed replacing end of light.

Several things can cause a car to die. The fact that you don't have any engine codes eliminates some of them. First thing you should try if you haven't is change the fuel filter. Make sure there are no damp, or damaged electrical components. It could be faulty spark plugs, or wires, or a vacuum leak. Check carefully under the hood for vacuum leaks. With the engine running, wiggle all the vacuum hoses around and check for cracked loose or broken hoses. They will make a hissing sound when you find it. A stethoscope, or a length of fuel line held to your ear can help a lot. Check all intake bolts for tightness too. Good luck.