Rough Idle and engine hesitation
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Rough Idle and engine hesitation
I've got a 2002 Legacy Gt auto trans with 33,000 miles. Just started having a big problem with a very low rough idle (nearly stalling out) and a severe engine hesitation when accelerating from a stop. The problem kind of comes and goes, but never goes away for long. It happens most often when the engine is cold, but does happen when it's warmed up sometimes as well. I had the dealer change the plugs, fuel filter and air filter, and use a fuel system cleaner, but it didn't help at all. I don't use cheap gas, and I've switched brands several times with no positive effect. I've noticed a lot of posts on other forums of Subarus having this problem, but I have yet to see a solution posted. Many of the posts say that resetting the ECU is a temporary fix, but the problem does come back before long. Anyone have any experience with this problem and can lend any advice?
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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 $$$$
My mechanic took it apart and sprayed the sensor wire with some brake cleaner and then with compressed air...
There was a part of a mosquito stuck on the wire throwing it off... and it would run like **** and stall..
I thought it was bad gas at first too... added chevron techron conc. but it was the damn bug stuck to it that made it run lousy..,.
Patrick
Santa Monica, Ca
I had EXACT same problem with my 03 WRX (6,000 miles)
It was a dirty MAS (Mass Air Sensor) cause dirt got in when I didn't close the seal 100% after reseating the airbox...
The dealer wanted to replace it.... big $$$$
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
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