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Subaru Impreza Engine Problems

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#179 of 297 Backup Lights NW on 1997 Subaru Impreza wagon by tuttt

Feb 21, 2008 (4:39 pm)

My backup lights are not working. I have concluded that it is the switch since I can make them come one sporadically by wiggling the shifter.
 
Does anyone know where the backup light switch is located on a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wagon with manual transmission?
 
My car has State inspection coming up next month and I don't want to have to pay a mechanic big $$$ to fix it. If I can find it, I can fix it
 
Thanks!!!

#181 of 297 hi new here need help by jimv1125

Feb 25, 2008 (5:24 pm)

i just bought a 94 impreza i really like this car but the check eng light comes on after about 15 minutes of warmup time and 30 to 40 minutes of driving then it runs rough and it starts to burn gas i get good milage when light is out and bad when on could it be the o2 senser or map

#182 of 297 Re: hi new here need help [jimv1125] by scott011085

Feb 26, 2008 (8:03 am)

Replying to: jimv1125 (Feb 25, 2008 5:24 pm)
I'd suggest taking your car to a car parts store that will read OBD codes and determine precisely what your problem is. Although it sounds to me like a faulting knock sensor (I had similar problems on a 2000 impreza - would have check engine light on some days, off others - car idled/ran rough when it was on). I ended up moving the knock sensor to a different thread about 2 inches away and this solved my problem. You could try running a higher octane fuel too - if your check engine light doesn't come on, then it's most likely a knock sensor issue.

#183 of 297 subaru sti engine dies when cold by daz5461

Feb 26, 2008 (9:18 am)

have 53 sti, start car when cold, leave to tick over no problem but start and drive down road engine starts struggerling then dies or when stopping at the end of street,does this once or twice, once warm no problems at all changed plugs,coils.water temp.sensor can any one help

#184 of 297 Re: hi new here need help [jimv1125] by paisan

Feb 26, 2008 (5:59 pm)

Replying to: jimv1125 (Feb 25, 2008 5:24 pm)
Unfortunately a 94 won't have an OBDII code in it cause it's OBDI. My guess is that it's the cat, but that's only a guess. Bring it to a dealer and have them read the code. It'll cost about $95 but it'll tell you what the code is for.
 
-mike
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#185 of 297 Re: subaru sti engine dies when cold [daz5461] by paisan

Feb 26, 2008 (5:59 pm)

Replying to: daz5461 (Feb 26, 2008 9:18 am)
My guess is a faulty intake manifold gasket.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#186 of 297 08 impreza by graz

Feb 29, 2008 (11:59 am)

my 08 impreza just randomly started making a rattleing noise, it seems to be coming from the front on the passenger side. any suggestions?

#187 of 297 Re: 08 impreza [graz] by xwesx

Feb 29, 2008 (12:16 pm)

Replying to: graz (Feb 29, 2008 11:59 am)
Interior or exterior?
 
If interior, is it intermittent and loud or is it consistent and muffled?

#188 of 297 Re: 08 impreza [xwesx] by graz

Feb 29, 2008 (2:21 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 29, 2008 12:16 pm)
it is exterior, it kinda makes a noise like a loose exaust pipe would, but i have no problems accelerating and it doesn't get that loud.

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