Limp Mode After Timing Belt Completed

[pdxcraig]

Two weeks back I completed doing a full timing belt job, pulleys, belt, water pump etc. Upon starting the car up and letting it get to operating temperature I went for a drive around the block, everything seemed to run smooth. The "check engine" light is currently blinking at a normal interval, however does not seem to be throwing a code. I have had it scanned and still nothing comes up. The gas mileage is terrible right now 12-13 mpg, above 2,000 RPM's it will somewhat drive normal. I did also take off my muffler to hear the roar of the motor.... My current ideas are:

1. Crankshaft sensor?
2. Removal of the exhaust has thrown something off?
3. Hidden CEL Code that I cannot read?

Your thoughts?

Craig

[kimokalihi]

If there's no CEL I would say it must be off a tooth.

[BSOD2600]

If you use a scan tool to check what timing the engine is at during idle / driving, you could also get an idea if the timing is off from the FSM specifications.

[SLODRIVE]

Your CEL shouldn't be blinking at any sort of interval...unless you're running in D-Check mode. Do you know if the green and/or black check connectors under the dash are plugged in? (They shouldn't be unless you're pulling codes or clearing the ECU.)

By the way...what year/model Legacy? That might help too!

[pdxcraig]

The black and green connectors are not connected, however the check engine light is still there. I have a 94 5spd turbo. Appreciate the help everyone.

Craig

[wtdash]

Reset the ECU and see what CEL comes back.

Did you use the BACK mark (correct) or the FRONT arrow (wrong) on the crankshaft sprocket to align the T-belt (common mistake)?

And did you count the teeth on the belt between the driver/pass. side cam gears - not just use the marks on the cover?

GL,
TD

[Legacy777]

Yeah I would think that the timing belt is off a tooth or the marks were not aligned properly.

[pdxcraig]

Today the car finally started throwing code 44 (Duty solenoid valve inoperative.) Could this be from removing the back half of my exhaust?

[Legacy777]

What part of your exhaust have you removed?

You can test the solenoid by connecting only the green T connectors, and turning the ignition to ON. Go and listen to the wastegate solenoid. It should be clicking. If it's not, you know it's bad.

[n2x4]

Any resolve to the issue? I'm also throwing another vote in for timing off a tooth.