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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Car Info: 03 WRX 5sp
Dude,

I had EXACT same problem with my 03 WRX (6,000 miles)

It was a dirty MAS (Mass Air Sensor) cause dirt got in when I didn't close the seal 100% after reseating the airbox...

The dealer wanted to replace it.... big $$$$

My mechanic took it apart and sprayed the sensor wire with some brake cleaner and then with compressed air...

There was a part of a mosquito stuck on the wire throwing it off... and it would run like **** and stall..

I thought it was bad gas at first too... added chevron techron conc. but it was the damn bug stuck to it that made it run lousy..,.

Patrick
Santa Monica, Ca
Old Oct 24, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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take your car to your subaru dealer-get the latest ecu reflash and replace the air/fuel ratio sensor.trust me this is the problem
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