idle goes up and down then car dies.
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idle goes up and down then car dies.
hello,i have a 1994 legacy L, yesterday i was driving and the car started to want to stall I pulled over then it died, turned it back on drove home no problem. Today I would turn it on, runs for a few seconds then the idle goes up and down and the car dies. Any idea of what could be causing this? thanks.
Re: idle goes up and down then car dies.
Need to clean the IAC, that should fix it.
Charles
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Re: idle goes up and down then car dies.
Thank you, i will try that.
Re: idle goes up and down then car dies.
I'd bet money it's the MAF sensor.
I had a similar issue years ago where the car just died while driving. I let it sit for a little bit and the engine started back up and drove home fine.
I had a similar issue years ago where the car just died while driving. I let it sit for a little bit and the engine started back up and drove home fine.
Josh
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Re: idle goes up and down then car dies.
I cleaned the IAC and still dies especially while driving and I can also turn it of for a few seconds and drive home normally, I'll replace that and hope that fixes it. thank you.
Re: idle goes up and down then car dies.
Let us know if the MAF fixes things.
Josh
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1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
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Re: idle goes up and down then car dies.
Yes, replacing the MAF sensor completely fixed the problem, I have been driving the car for about a week and half without any more issues.
Re: idle goes up and down then car dies.
Glad to hear the MAF fixed the problem.
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
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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