Ok, I Traded a beat up mustang for this 93 Legacy wagon Turbo with an automatic.
When I start it cold it seems to start ok and idles good but when I hit the gas at all it seems VERY sluggish, when i try to drive, it hardly will get moving from a stop when i hit the gas and some times it will stall out completely, and will not start without me holding the throttle down somewhat. when it does get moving it seems like it has no power and seems like it starts missing after about 3500rpm.
The previous owner took out the stock airbox and put in some crap from autozone with a filter on it.
When it is running and I unplug the MAF it just dies.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Matt
93 Turbo Wagon - Barely Runs?
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Re: 93 Turbo Wagon - Barely Runs?
Only when cold? Temp sensor. Always? Tune up—plugs, wires, filter.
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Re: 93 Turbo Wagon - Barely Runs?
Thanks for the Welcome.
Where is the temp sensor located so I can check/replace that?
Any other things that might be causing my issues?
Where is the temp sensor located so I can check/replace that?
Any other things that might be causing my issues?
93 Legacy Wagon Turbo - Auto
Re: 93 Turbo Wagon - Barely Runs?
The coolant temp sensor on the turbo cars is on the driver's side of the coolant crossover pipe. It's kind of a pain to replace, but if it's original, probably worth replacing. They're about $20 from some of the online subaru dealers.
Here's a pic of the sensor, it's kind of hard to see. It has the brown colored connector, just to the left of the throttle body.
http://main.experiencetherave.com/subar ... P_5117.JPG
Here's a pic of the sensor, it's kind of hard to see. It has the brown colored connector, just to the left of the throttle body.
http://main.experiencetherave.com/subar ... P_5117.JPG
Josh
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1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
Re: 93 Turbo Wagon - Barely Runs?
Ok Finally got some free time to mess with the car, Checked the codes tonight and this is my list.....
21-Water Temp Sensor
22-Knock Sensor
23-Air Flow Sensor
33-Speed Sensor
45-Pressure Sensor & Pressure Exchange Solenoid Valve
49-Air Flow Sensor
lol so any suggestions on where I should start?
21-Water Temp Sensor
22-Knock Sensor
23-Air Flow Sensor
33-Speed Sensor
45-Pressure Sensor & Pressure Exchange Solenoid Valve
49-Air Flow Sensor
lol so any suggestions on where I should start?
93 Legacy Wagon Turbo - Auto
Re: 93 Turbo Wagon - Barely Runs?
Id tackle it like this, replace temp sensor, inspect knock sensor wiring/replace knock sensor, and does your speedometer work? Then proceed with resetting ecu.
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1994 Subaru Legacy SS R.I.P :(
2004 Nissan Titan LE 4X4
2007 Subaru Legacy GT :)
Re: 93 Turbo Wagon - Barely Runs?
My speedo does not work, I think the cable is broken, but I can worry about that one later.
Called my stealership here in town and they want $39.48 for the Temp Sensor and $108.73 for the knock sensor.
So I'm looking for some more decent prices first then I can start replacing parts.
Called my stealership here in town and they want $39.48 for the Temp Sensor and $108.73 for the knock sensor.
So I'm looking for some more decent prices first then I can start replacing parts.
93 Legacy Wagon Turbo - Auto
Re: 93 Turbo Wagon - Barely Runs?
check out http://www.autopartsway.com/
alot of the parts on the site are oem including the knock sensor and cts.
parts
http://www.autopartsway.com/PartList.cf ... enum1/tabS
http://www.autopartsway.com/PartList.cf ... enum1/tabS
alot of the parts on the site are oem including the knock sensor and cts.
parts
http://www.autopartsway.com/PartList.cf ... enum1/tabS
http://www.autopartsway.com/PartList.cf ... enum1/tabS
1993 Subaru Legacy L AWD Wagon R.I.P
1994 Subaru Legacy SS R.I.P :(
2004 Nissan Titan LE 4X4
2007 Subaru Legacy GT :)
1994 Subaru Legacy SS R.I.P :(
2004 Nissan Titan LE 4X4
2007 Subaru Legacy GT :)
Re: 93 Turbo Wagon - Barely Runs?
I use www.subarugenuineparts.com pretty regularly and have been happy with their prices.
Josh
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm