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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Feb 17, 2008 21:17:40 GMT 12
Subaru Legacy- Check engine warning light comes on about 1 or 2 times a week. Could it be caused by fuel pump.
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Post by The Dark One on Feb 17, 2008 21:43:12 GMT 12
Yes it COULD be, but the best bet is to take it somewhere and get the fault code from the ECU, that will tell you exactly whats wrong. If you talk nicely to a good subaru shop they should get the code for you almost free of charge.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2008 8:20:33 GMT 12
Which year Legacy, or which chassis code?
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Feb 18, 2008 11:21:59 GMT 12
Which year Legacy, or which chassis code? 1996 Subaru Legacy 250T sedan |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2008 11:42:38 GMT 12
Try this. Under the dash near the steering column there should be two sets of plus which aren't connected - one set black, one set green. You plug the black ones in, then turn the key on - don't start the car. Count the flashes of the check engine light and this will tell you the fault code. Long flash is first digit, short dashes are second digit. So one long flash then five short flashes would be error code 15. There can be multiple error codes. Turn the car off then disconnect the plugs. Here's a short table of common error codes, it's for a turbo one but should be similar - homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ccgrant/celcheck.htm - google legacy fault codes if your particular one isnt on this list. My old Forester had check engine light come on, using this method I worked out the Water Temp sensor was faulty, got it replaced which was quite cheap - and the car ran better after that too. |
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Feb 18, 2008 19:46:41 GMT 12
I get 22 Basil, is this the end for the Subaru.
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Post by mat14h on Feb 18, 2008 20:11:19 GMT 12
knock sensor , your not using new zealands finest 91 octane are you . from reading your post u say its from time to time it coming on sound like your cars just got post Japanese fuel blues try adding some 96 from time to time
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Feb 18, 2008 20:21:33 GMT 12
knock sensor , your not using new zealands finest 91 octane are you . from reading your post u say its from time to time it coming on sound like your cars just got post Japanese fuel blues try adding some 96 from time to time been running on 91 since I had it, for about 4 years. Should it be running on 96? |
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Feb 18, 2008 20:42:31 GMT 12
Has never done it at night or trips around town but on longer trip when car has warmed up. say after stopping at fuel station, lights, following in slow traffic etc.
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Post by mat14h on Feb 19, 2008 20:54:06 GMT 12
non turbo should be ok on 91 unless there over 10/1 compression,
most of the time the computer will retard timing when pinking on the lower grade fuel , the check engine light wont come on and you wont know that it has happen, u may hear the engine pinking under load or laboring in too higher gear
the check light will come on if the computer cannot retard the timing enough, if u dont run your tank dry top it up with some 95 every now and then it should sort it out
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Post by strx7 on Feb 20, 2008 9:06:53 GMT 12
they are 10.7:1 compression. I sure as hell would NEVER put 91 in it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2008 9:14:00 GMT 12
Displacement: cc 2457
Engine model: EJ25
Max.power (Net): kw(PS)/rpm 175 ps (128.71 kw) / 6000 rpm
Max.torque(Net): N*m(kg*m)/rpm 23.5 kg*m (230.46 N*m) / 3800 rpm
Power density: 7.71
Engine type: Horizontal opposition 4 cylinder DOHC16 valve
Engine information: BOXERMASTER-4 4 cam
Fuel system: EGI= electronic gasoline injection (multiple point injection)
Turbocharger: No
Fuel type: Unleaded premium gasoline
LEV system (Low emission vehicle): No
Compression ratio: 10.7
Bore, mm: 99.5
Stroke, mm: 79
Ok, so that settles it? bop, dont run 91 in it anymore and hopefully you shouldn't see the check engine light again!
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Post by ichappy on Feb 20, 2008 9:28:48 GMT 12
Run 95 octane fuel in every car.If you do a proper mileage check from full tank to full tank you will find you can go further on a tank of 95.The difference to fill a car with 91 to 95 is about $3.You will find you can drive about 40-50 kms more with 95 and the car performs better.I have done this test on 5 cars we have owned now.91 is not even fit for a lawn mower.
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Feb 20, 2008 20:00:04 GMT 12
Basil. Were can i find a good website on specs for my car like you put up. Displacement: cc 2457
Engine model: EJ25
Max.power (Net): kw(PS)/rpm 175 ps (128.71 kw) / 6000 rpm
Max.torque(Net): N*m(kg*m)/rpm 23.5 kg*m (230.46 N*m) / 3800 rpm
Power density: 7.71
Engine type: Horizontal opposition 4 cylinder DOHC16 valve
Engine information: BOXERMASTER-4 4 cam
Fuel system: EGI= electronic gasoline injection (multiple point injection)
Turbocharger: No
Fuel type: Unleaded premium gasoline
LEV system (Low emission vehicle): No
Compression ratio: 10.7
Bore, mm: 99.5
Stroke, mm: 79Ok, so that settles it? bop, dont run 91 in it anymore and hopefully you shouldn't see the check engine light again! |
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Post by strx7 on Feb 20, 2008 20:48:00 GMT 12
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Post by legaspeed on Feb 21, 2008 0:22:50 GMT 12
And if you do start running it on 95, long trips go for Ultimate 98. Awesome for long trips. After a while you will feel the acceleration will get better too.Up to you  |
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Feb 21, 2008 20:33:02 GMT 12
And if you do start running it on 95, long trips go for Ultimate 98. Awesome for long trips. After a while you will feel the acceleration will get better too.Up to you What another $2.40 to fill tank with 95. What is the cost of 98. Will be filling with 95 for trip to Wanganui so will compare data for litres per 100km. etc My last car was a 1990 Subaru Legacy VZ souhld i have run |
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Post by GavS on Feb 21, 2008 20:34:42 GMT 12
Run 95 octane fuel in every car.If you do a proper mileage check from full tank to full tank you will find you can go further on a tank of 95.The difference to fill a car with 91 to 95 is about $3.You will find you can drive about 40-50 kms more with 95 and the car performs better.I have done this test on 5 cars we have owned now.91 is not even fit for a lawn mower. in every car you say maybe i should try it in my terrano anyways any idea why in the very odd occasion my light would come on, norm under idle, or de accleation, quick touch of teh gas peddle it goes off almost seams like turbo lag is a 97 2.8 turbo |
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Feb 21, 2008 20:45:08 GMT 12
what does this mean:
Power density 7.71
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Post by porry41 on Feb 21, 2008 21:32:03 GMT 12
it is cheaper to run your car on burboun buuuuuuurp .hic
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