SubaruImpreza_Power Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Before it used to start right away.. But every since yesterday I had to start the car for at least 3 seconds then it starts.. I think the spark plugs are pass due? Im the 2nd owner of the car. I got it at 62K miles. It now has 72K on it now, I don't know if the plugs have been changed or not.. What do you guys thing? If need be I can provide a short sound sample.. It happens just about every start-up But not right after you cut the car off. But if you wait like 30 Sec then it will do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruImpreza_Power Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 Anyone?? so I need 1 8" Extension 1 5/8 Spark Plug Socket and some Spark plug boot grease Will a 15" Breaker bar fit? I would hate to buy another socket wrench.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruImpreza_Power Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 Send me a Im on dslfastback to hear the sound clip.. Please someone help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocrest Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Just a thought, how old is the battery? Any major trauma to it lately (full discharge, etc)? Do you have a voltage meter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruImpreza_Power Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 Battery is fine car runs fine after long start up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruImpreza_Power Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 Well I found out what the problem was... "SPARK PLUGS" I and knew it was time.. my mom is lucky she has a son that loves Subaru's but the 98 Forester L has a DOHC.. and the Spark plug wires were a Major pain in the rump roast... No Joke.. I tired almost everything.. I don't know if these wires were the ones that came with the car.. They are Red and the boot part that you pull on to take it off the spark plug well thats stupid to make it rubber because each time I pulled it would slip from my fingers. But yes I replaced and put Bosh Plats in the car.. I took out the old plugs and checked the gap.. It was at 0.047 in the maunal it says 0.039 to 0.043 man that thing going crazy trying to keep a spark... I think it's normal for Subarus but seems the car is running on the rich side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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