# 2001Honda Accord EX problems **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [March 15, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001honda-accord-ex-problems/77997 "2013-03-15T01:39:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rocketrenegar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Rocketrenegar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocketrenegar)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001honda-accord-ex-problems/77997/1 "2013-03-15T01:39:05Z")
2001 Honda Accord EX 2.3L 4cyl. check engine light is flashing off and on with a PO1399 code ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001honda-accord-ex-problems/77997/2 "2013-03-15T03:19:06Z")
That code indicates random/multiple misfires. And if the Check Engine light is flashing it means the misfires are serious enough to where damage to catalytic converter can occur. I wouldn’t drive the vehicle until it’s found out what’s causing the code. Unless you don’t mind spending the money on a replacement catalytic converter. Tester ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2013, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001honda-accord-ex-problems/77997/3 "2013-03-15T18:28:32Z")
I wholeheartedly agree with Tester. Unfortunately, there are numerous possible causes for this condition. You’d be better to just have it towed to a good reputable shop and let them diagnose it hands-on.