Flashes 37 times check engine light - 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty Super Cab

a flashing check light usually means a problem needs to be attended to right away most auto store such as advanced auto/auto zone etc offer free scanning to trouble code will give u a start location so u can make repairs if necessary

Run scanner and computer for test can be MIL see the diagram

READING CODES USING MIL (CHECK ENGINE) LAMP

Be advised that the MIL or CHECK ENGINE light can only perform a limited number of functions and it is a good idea to have the system checked with a scan tool to double check the circuit function.

1. Within a period of 5 seconds, cycle the ignition key ON - OFF - ON - OFF - ON .
2. Count the number of times the MIL (check engine lamp) on the instrument panel flashes on and off.

The number of flashes represents the trouble code. There is a short pause between the flashes representing the 1st and 2nd digits of the code. Longer pauses are used to separate individual 2-digit trouble codes.
An example of a flashed DTC is as follows:


Lamp flashes 4 times, pauses, then flashes 6 more times. This denotes a DTC number 46. Lamp flashes 5 times, pauses, then flashes 5 more times. This indicates a DTC number 55. DTC 55 will always be the last code to be displayed.

Fig. Fig. 2: Diagnostic trouble code chart (1 of 2)-1995-97 engines

Fig. Fig. 3: Diagnostic trouble code chart (2 of 2)-1995-97 2.0L engines

5.4 or the 4.7 motor

Anytime your light flashes like that, it means there could be major engine damage. Get it to Autozone asap and have it scanned. They will do it for free and they will let you know what it says.

Ok, on an OBD 1 system you can read you codes by using a paperclip and jumping terminal a and b. The OBD port should be a large black plastic connector with 12 openings for wire leads. Not all of them have terminals inside in most cases. It should be at the bottom of the dash trim in the drivers side foot well. Terminal A is the upper far right terminal. Terminal B is directly beside it. After the paperclip or short piece of wire is inserted in those terminals turn the key to the on position but DON'T start the car. The check engine light will flash. 1 long flash, 2 short flashes. This let's you know the system is functioning. It should do that three times and then give any stored codes. Example 3 long flashes followed by 7 short flashes is a code 37. Have a pen and paper handy to jot the codes down. If you think you missed anything switch the key off and back on. In most cases a quick google search of example 1988 Subaru DL code 37 will net you results. Hope this helps and good luck.

if te check engine light is on the cruise wont work it just flashes if you erase check engine light and cruise still flashes hit cruise button twice it will go out but if engine kicks the check engine light it will flash again you have to fix what ever it is that kicks check engine light or you just deal with it

It wouldn't start is the problem.
If it had started you wouldn't have noticed the lights.
Bad Battery?
At 37 degrees "F" I hope, a battery should start any car. Did you maybe flood it out while trying to start it?

Cycle your key, on (not start) off, on, off, on. Leave it on 3rd time, and count check engine flashes. It will be a 2 digit number each time. For example: flash,flash, pause, flash, flash. Is code 22.
Flash,flash,flash,pause,flash,flash,flash, is code 33. There will be a little longer pause after each set of 2 digits. When you get flash,5 times, then flash 5 times again, that's code 55 which means end of trouble code message. have a piece of paper ready, write them down, and get back to us with results.

Do a self test. Turn key to on position and back to off position 3 times. a series of flashes will commence from the "check engine" light. The first set of flashes is the 1st digit of the code, then there will be a pause, then a 2nd set of flashes, This will be the 2nd digit of the code. For example, 3 flashes, pause, 7 flashes, means code 37. Check what the code means in a Haynes auto repair manual. This will tell you what the engine light on your car means.