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by loneboarder
Sat Dec 18, 2004 8:42 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: crap MPG
Replies: 28
Views: 2244

thats just what im getting.. are injectors a common problem? how much for a shop to do them?
by loneboarder
Fri Dec 17, 2004 3:29 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: crap MPG
Replies: 28
Views: 2244

replaced o2 sensor..little better mileage but definitely not what it should be for an n/a..pcv is fine, any suggestions?
by loneboarder
Tue Dec 14, 2004 7:12 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Weird starting issue
Replies: 1
Views: 526

sounds like coolant temp sensor..anyone agree?
by loneboarder
Wed Dec 01, 2004 7:13 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: crap MPG
Replies: 28
Views: 2244

any luck with the new o2 sensor? my replaced plugs and wires had no effect, and i know i a 2.2 liter na should be getting more than 16, no question about it...please anyone have any solutions, just like to be sure the o2 will help because i dont have a lot of money, crap gas mileage isnt helping... ...
by loneboarder
Tue Nov 23, 2004 7:19 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: crap MPG
Replies: 28
Views: 2244

let me know how it goes after the o2 sensor change..im getting similar mileage on an n/a and i know it should be higher, and i just replaced plugs and wires along with *sigh* a crankshaft machine and pulley reweld and new timing belt..oil pump..valve cover seals and cam seals..but so far i dont thin...
by loneboarder
Wed Nov 03, 2004 6:12 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: hard cold start
Replies: 14
Views: 1214

problem starts at around 40, but temperatures below zero of last winter were no problem with the same oil, antifreeze mix as now
by loneboarder
Wed Nov 03, 2004 6:11 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: hard cold start
Replies: 14
Views: 1214

yep, 50-50 mix
by loneboarder
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:27 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: hard cold start
Replies: 14
Views: 1214

a little, but requires almost a pumping of the gas to get it started and once it is started it sounds rough and rpms will actually decrease if i give it gas once started
by loneboarder
Sun Oct 31, 2004 10:18 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: hard cold start
Replies: 14
Views: 1214

more

continuation of what i think are related problems, in addition to the cold start problems, when the engine has been running for under a few minutes, there is a lot of hesitation when i first press on the gas from a stop, and occasionally the rpms will actually decrease and i'm on the verge of stalli...
by loneboarder
Wed Oct 20, 2004 5:36 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: hard cold start
Replies: 14
Views: 1214

im sure its not the oil, the problem occurs at around 40 and below and ive been using the same oil for quite some time, id say the majority of the people here use good old non synthetic..coolant temp sensor isnt the problem, plugs/wires are good, what sensor next?
by loneboarder
Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:26 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: hard cold start
Replies: 14
Views: 1214

all valid suggestions, but it started fine last winter w/ 10w30..and a block heater is a must have here.
by loneboarder
Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:42 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: hard cold start
Replies: 14
Views: 1214

hard cold start

lately since the temperature has been dropping here, my auto awd 93 legacy n/a has been pretty hard starting at freezing or below, a problem being in alaska. replaced coolant temp sensor, no change. used heet in a tank of gas, to rid lines of any water, didnt help either. when the engine itself is a...
by loneboarder
Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:35 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alarm/Remote Starter wiring info UPDATE #2
Replies: 77
Views: 14947

problem has been solved, thanks a lot for the help
by loneboarder
Sun Oct 17, 2004 1:52 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alarm/Remote Starter wiring info UPDATE #2
Replies: 77
Views: 14947

i only ask because ive tried all black with blue wires coming from the tcm, none work
by loneboarder
Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:52 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alarm/Remote Starter wiring info UPDATE #2
Replies: 77
Views: 14947

thanks, it would make sense that there would be a wire from the tcu, which i knew was right there, but the ecm is a little futher back, what color is the wire if you dont mind?
by loneboarder
Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:05 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alarm/Remote Starter wiring info UPDATE #2
Replies: 77
Views: 14947

thanks a lot for the location, this may seem like an odd question but where is the ecm on a 93 legacy, just want to make sure im going to the right thing
by loneboarder
Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:00 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: tach wire
Replies: 3
Views: 570

tach wire

hey just recently installed a remote start on my 93 legacy sedan awd n/a auto and originally planned to use tach mode, so i wired it to what i thought was the tach wire coming from the ecm, didnt work, so i just used tachless mode but id like to use tach if possible, was wondering if anyone knew the...
by loneboarder
Fri Oct 15, 2004 11:57 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alarm/Remote Starter wiring info UPDATE #2
Replies: 77
Views: 14947

tach wire

i have a 93 legacy sedan auto AWD N/A and recently installed a remote start, tried using what i thought was the tach wire coming from the ecm, didnt work so i just used tachless operation. was wondering if anyone had the definite location of the tach wire from the ecm or behind the dash :?: