Ask the Car People.SM


Subaru Legacy Wagon Hesitation problem

31 messages,  Last post on Oct 09, 2011 at 5:20 PM

You are in the Subaru Legacy & Outback Forum.

What is this discussion about? Subaru Legacy, Engine, Sedan, Wagon

Messages Page 2 of 4

#6 of 31 Re: Hesitation problem [carnut114]1998 subaru legacy gt wagon 2.5 [carnut114] [grahampeters] [carnut114] by bailey21

Feb 25, 2007 (4:43 pm)

Replying to: carnut114 (Feb 18, 2007 10:29 am)
Try to also clean the throttle body. Pull out the air filter where it attaches to the throttle and inspect for sludge or builup as it could possibly create the effects that you are experiencing. This could be a cheaper route to solving your problem before you make any other expensive purchases in trying for a resolution. If you have any luck with this let me know as i had similar problems.

#7 of 31 Re: Hesitation problem [carnut114]1998 subaru legacy gt wagon 2.5 [carnut11 by benmullin333

Apr 09, 2007 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: bailey21 (Feb 25, 2007 4:43 pm)
Any progress on this? I'm having the exact same issue!!

#8 of 31 Re: Hesitation problem [carnut114]1998 subaru legacy gt wagon 2.5 [carnut11 [benmullin333] by pvonhaam1

May 14, 2007 (2:36 pm)

Replying to: benmullin333 (Apr 09, 2007 12:47 pm)
Me, too. frequent stalling out of standing position. and a pretty loud "clank" when releasing clutch. Bucking in the engine, too, which is driving me crazy.

#9 of 31 Re: Hesitation problem [carnut114]1998 subaru legacy gt wagon 2.5 [carnut11 [benmullin333] [pvonhaam1] by pathtomax

May 31, 2007 (6:14 pm)

Replying to: pvonhaam1 (May 14, 2007 2:36 pm)
I have had it for some time now. Every once in a while, I will press on the gas, and just wait for the Outback to decide to proceed. It is usually in my driveway first thing in the morning. Any other time, it is in parking lots etc.

#10 of 31 Re: Hesitation problem [carnut114] by mdbonjr

Jun 12, 2007 (12:19 pm)

Replying to: carnut114 (Feb 17, 2007 9:13 am)
Having the same problem with a '93 legacy except in this case it is a bit more noticeable. The car idles ok, but when you try to give it gas it bogs down. If you play with the gas pedal it will rev up but if you put it in gear, forget it. We've swapped out the TPS, IAC, MAF, and the knock sensor. We've cleaned out the throttle body and the intake manifold. At this point, we're at a loss. We've also swapped out the computer to no avail. I know the injectors are firing but could they be clogged up beyond cleaning or might the fuel rails be an issue? Any further advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

#11 of 31 2000 legacy gt hesitation and driving problems by rx7shadows

Jun 30, 2007 (3:24 pm)

I have a 2000 legacy gt, I got it with about 130k on it and when I picked it up it ran like a million bucks. 4k later and I want to shoot it. It started acting up and I am lost at this point. It idles a little shaky sometimes, no problems when it is in park, it will rev as high as you wanna take it. Put it in drive and it will go fine for awhile, but whenever you punch it, it starts acting up. Bouncing back and forth, losing power. It sounds like the timing is way off, but I just tore it apart and the timing belt is right on. There is no engine light, so I am lost. I took the intake off and checked every sensor on it, cleaned all the carbon off everything. Installed a new fuel filter. Injector cleaner, high octane, damn near tryed everything. someone give me an idea here.

#12 of 31 Re: 2000 legacy gt hesitation and driving problems [rx7shadows] by gentzel

Jun 30, 2007 (11:44 pm)

Replying to: rx7shadows (Jun 30, 2007 3:24 pm)
Knock sensor?

#13 of 31 Re: 2000 legacy gt hesitation and driving problems [gentzel] by paisan

Jul 01, 2007 (8:21 pm)

Replying to: gentzel (Jun 30, 2007 11:44 pm)
Plugs, wires, ignitor/coil-pack, fuel filter, air filter, fuel pump, alternator,
 
-mike

#14 of 31 Re: 2000 legacy gt hesitation and driving problems [paisan] by ateixeira

Jul 02, 2007 (12:38 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Jul 01, 2007 8:21 pm)
Turned out to be the ignition coil ($80 from any Subaru parts wholesaler) in my case, when it wasn't running smoothly that is.
 
I did the things paisan suggest in order, though. First a tune-up (plugs), then plug wires. Then ignition coil.
 
That last one did the trick. Turns out a chipmunk had chewed up my wires and the coil failed.

#15 of 31 93 2.2 Legacy Wagon has no power by edub763

Nov 08, 2008 (12:35 pm)

I replaced and reset the timing belt, no codes show any problems. I also replaced the plugs, wires and coil, but still have no power when reaching inclines (hills). What else could the problem be?
 
Eric

Messages Page 2 of 4

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement