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#11737 of 11746 Re: Spark plug wire grounding on ignition coil [paisan] by ateixeira

Mar 04, 2011 (4:24 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Mar 04, 2011 4:09 pm)
Cool, because I've been doing that. Miatas are known for eating ignition wires every 30k or so.

#11738 of 11746 Sputtering by jgkc9ayc

Aug 20, 2011 (4:24 pm)

Hello all.
I have an '04 L.L. Bean edition.
I've been having an inconsistent problem with it jerking/sputtering while cruising at ~40-55mph then easing onto the gas. No issues when flooring the pedal as to pass.
I took it to the local dealer & they hooked it up to their computer. It detected an O2 sensor issue which I replaced. The problems persisted. I took it back, they hooked it up to the computer again & it showed no problems. They reset/reprogrammed something, but it didn't help either.
They sold me some Subaru-branded fuel injection cleaner which I tried, but to no avail. Changing the plugs didn't help, either.
Ideas? Suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

#11739 of 11746 Re: Sputtering [jgkc9ayc] by xwesx

Aug 22, 2011 (10:26 am)

Replying to: jgkc9ayc (Aug 20, 2011 4:24 pm)
Have you checked the resistance in the spark plug wires? If too high, it could be resulting in intermittently weak spark.

#11740 of 11746 Re: Sputtering [xwesx] by ateixeira

Aug 22, 2011 (12:37 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Aug 22, 2011 10:26 am)
I was thinking along the same lines, spark or fuel.
 
Check the plugs first, then the wires, then the ignition coil and fuel filter.

#11741 of 11746 Re: Sputtering [ateixeira] by jgkc9ayc

Aug 22, 2011 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 22, 2011 12:37 pm)
I hate to think that the new plugs are bad, but it's very possible.
The problem isn't consistent. It may do it for a couple of weeks pretty regular then go months before it does it again.

#11742 of 11746 Re: Sputtering [jgkc9ayc] by xwesx

Aug 23, 2011 (9:50 am)

Replying to: jgkc9ayc (Aug 22, 2011 8:24 pm)
Well, don't start throwing parts at it, because that will just likely frustrate you with intermittent problems like this. Test those spark plug wires first; it is very easy to do.
 
Are you seeing any other evidence of performance issues, such as reduced fuel economy?

#11745 of 11746 Two recalls in 1 week on 2010 Legacy by frenchguy007

Dec 03, 2011 (8:43 am)

Well i just received a second recall notice on my Legacy. The first was for a wiper motor that can possibly overheat and cause a fire. Seems like it is related to winter driving and wipers that block and force the motor.
 
The second recall is for 2011 model but i received a copy for my 2010(??). It is to do with a moonroof that may not be adhered properly. It seems that some moonroof's may disconnect from the car because of a poor bond between the frame of the moonroof and the glass itself.
 
Small things but a pain in the but, my Subaru dealer wants the car for the entire day to address these small items.

#11746 of 11746 Re: Two recalls in 1 week on 2010 Legacy [frenchguy007] by ateixeira

Dec 06, 2011 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: frenchguy007 (Dec 03, 2011 8:43 am)
Ask for a loaner, at least.

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