i was kind of like waiting for it, everyone has a check engine light and i didnt!! haha ok not funny anymore, i was driving from work to my friends house the car started shaking at a red light, continued driving when i got there after about 5 min just being there talking, me in the car the car started shaking more and more, i was like WTH! then the ligh came on, so i drove home about 2 miles and the car is here, parked, couldnt check anything, i have no idea of what could it be....

 

First of all, it's not the end of the world (yeah, I read your other post, lol). But, if the car isn't running too bad, take it to AutoZone or whatever and have them scan your codes, write them down and post them so we know what we're looking for. It could be real simple, but without an idea of where to look, we can't point you in the right direction...

 

Definitely try to get it scanned, that'll be the most help you can give us so we can help you. Usually, shaking as you've described is pretty indicative of multiple misfires, usually caused by shot spark plugs, shot coils, and sometimes even vacuum leaks. I wouldn't be surprised if when you get your codes scanned, one of them is P0300. If you can limp to the nearest autozone or checker/kragen/o'reilly get the codes scanned and for good measure, get some fresh plugs while you're there. New plugs will be your cheapest thing to replace first and if that doesn't fix the problem, then try singling out what coil might be shot.

 

Like everyone else have said, try to get the codes scanned and post them up.

Did the car throw you flashing CEL? Also did it run in limp mode or it was just running normally?

 

WHAT??? How long have you had the car??? If I go a few days without a CEL then I think there is something wrong with my car! I currently dont have a SINGLE warning light on my car right now! I honestly can't remember the last time my dash was so... boring... looking. Its like it's missing something! HA

Anyways... check for a vacuum leak... Also get it scanned and post codes here. when is the last time you changed your spark plugs?

Josh

 

You can sometimes even rent a scanner to use from auto stores. Check it and if it doesnt come up with a misfire than i would do a boost leak check. Sometimes you will loose/rip a main hose somewhere and cause it to do what u describe.

 

CEL, Airbag and the little yellow brake warning (wrong connector on my pads), and sometimes the gas light It's like a little Christmas tree in my car!

 

I have had the car for 16 months, I though there was something wrong w the car too, well Ill scan it 2day and c what happens