Check engine light flashing and idling rough

Tiny
GIZZYCANGY
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  • 2011 GMC ACADIA
  • 180,000 MILES
Car had rough idle and misfiring. Changed plugs and gaskets, oxygen sensor and catalytic converters. Still running bad. Had someone run a scan on it he said ECM needed replaced. Replaced ECM with a plug and play. Car starts up but still has rough idle. Drove it and drives good but check engine light is flashing intermittently. Any advice
Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 AT 10:18 AM

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Tiny
SEVAG P
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Hello,

Many things can cause rough running, and misfiring, to narrow down our problem send us the fault code, for proper troubleshooting.

check our guide how to check fault codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check our guides for misfire

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

When you read the fault code let us know.

Thank you.
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 AT 11:35 AM

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