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148 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 9:05 AM
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Replying to: Speed69 (Dec 14, 2008 5:52 am) I NEVER fail to tighten the gas-cap and I am especially aware of that now. I suspect that the problem is caused either by the change in temperature or the change in altitude (pressure). I always buy gas at the half-way point between the two homes. I had a Forester with the same problem and then I had a Baja that never flashed a CEL.... ever. Comments? Ideas?
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I have a 1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon. I bought it from a private party when it had 11,000 miles on it. Not long after I bought it, the check engine light came on. Twice when this happened took to the dealer, they said nothing was wrong turned it off. They never said it was a known problem. Living in Oregon, it was not a problem as there were no emission problems. Now in California, just the fact that the light is seen as on manually, they fail your smog. No emission problems, car problems of any kind. The print out mentions a Knock Sensor. Had it replaced, drove it about 100 miles, had it smogged, now the light is on again. I have two years to do something about this. I love the car, but the only alternative is to sell for scrap in two years. This just not seem right that you would be forced to junk a car that has an engine that is so quite when idling, you can't tell it is on, no emissions, etc. Would Subaru have a fix for this? One mechanic said it needs a new computer, about $1500. Another said it has nothing to do with the computer or catalytic converter. Any ideas? |
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Replying to: 2009buyer (Feb 16, 2009 11:23 pm) Also, it would alleviate the issue of occasional codes causing a fail when having the test performed.
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Replying to: xwesx (Feb 17, 2009 9:15 am)
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Replying to: 2009buyer (Feb 17, 2009 12:11 pm) I am not aware of regulations related to resetting codes prior to getting an emissions test, but it is your car. As far as I am concerned, if the codes had an effect on the emissions coming out of the tailpipe, the car would not pass the test anyway and then you would have a legitimate reason to pursue repair. If it passes, the code was irrelevant. If the state has a problem with that, they are welcome to provide me with a car (and therefore have a say in its ownership) or kiss my.... cheek. 
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Replying to: 2009buyer (Feb 17, 2009 12:11 pm) |
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Replying to: horspoor (Jan 03, 2008 2:01 pm)
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Replying to: scoobydoo4 (Feb 20, 2009 6:54 pm) I don't have an O'Reilly in my part of California. Anyone else know of somewhere they do this. Like a Kragan or Pep Boys? Since this seems to be a common problem, what does Subaru say about this? 
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Replying to: Pbalkan (Feb 16, 2009 11:20 am) Of course, now that I have the scanner.... the car might just fix itself to spite me.  I found the OBD2, 16 pin connector. Subaru "hides" it in plain sight. I was looking for some kind of hatch-cover but it's just THERE, next to the hood latch. I read somewhere that there are connectors that must be connected to put the car into test-mode. The connectors are supposed to be around the glove-box. True? Where do I find those? 
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Replying to: Pbalkan (Feb 22, 2009 2:33 pm) I didn't need to find any connectors for any of the cars I've scanned. You just plug-and-play. Read the instructions to find out where to put the ignition switch and when. |
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