Loss of power/stalling before 2nd gear

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gaugedk
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Loss of power/stalling before 2nd gear

Post by gaugedk »

Hello all, I have been a long time reader. I have searched this problem but couldnt find much help.

so heres the deal I have automatic 94 legacy turbo. it keeps stalling out or the rpms drop to nothing once the car trys to go into 2nd gear. I try to hit the gas but nothing happens. this lasts for a mile or two and then all of a sudden its fine again. this has happened twice.

I tryed to get the code but its too light out. Ill have to get them tonight.

Any ideas? I was thinking possibly fuel filter, vacume puncture, or sensor problem.

Thanks for your help in advance.
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Post by thehookeup »

could be a duty solenoid in the tranny
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Post by ericem »

You getting a check engine light? Wonder if a exhaust converter might need to be replaced.
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Post by gaugedk »

My check engine light has always been on since Ive owned the car. The power light flashes when the car stalls out.

I didnt get the code yet, Ill try again today.
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Post by ericem »

Check out here.

http://www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/subaru.html
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Post by Legacy777 »

You need to pull the ECU & TCU codes. Both procedures are on my site under the notes & tips section, engine related, trans related.
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gaugedk
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Post by gaugedk »

Alright I checked the codes and heres what I got

For the existing problem, the power light just blinked I stoped counting after 200 blinks

For the previous problem the power light Blinked 5 times, Long Long Short Short Short.

Thanks guys.
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Post by BSOD2600 »

gaugedk wrote:For the previous problem the power light Blinked 5 times, Long Long Short Short Short.
That would be the Air flow sensor.

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Post by Legacy777 »

No.....that would be the engine revolution signal, since he was checking the TCU.

There is a line going from the ECU to TCU that tells the TCU what the engine rpm is.

Did you also check the ECU?
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Post by gaugedk »

Nope I havent checked those yet. as soon as I can get some time Ill post them. Thanks
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