My '91' turbo legacy (180k mi) runs ok until I ask it for some acceleration. When I push on the pedal, it coughs, makes a chirping sound, cuts out, then pulls hard and cuts out some more. All thru a wide rpm range.
I checked ECU codes and found:
13=Cam position sensor
21=coolant temp sensor or circiut
22=knock sensor
23=air flow meter or circuit
24=air control valve or circuit
I tried clearing the codes since there are so many, they won't clear. And when I connect the "self diagnostic" as well as the "read memory" connectors, the cooling fan on the radiator runs (oscillating between two speeds), several relays click and check engine light indicates 60 (when engine is running).
I thought maybe the cam position sensor is going bad and possibly generated the 21 thru 24 codes. I went to the parts house and learned that they want $310 for the sensor!
That made it worth investigating further.
I found that the crank position sensor has ~1800 ohms, the cam sensor has~1200 ohms . . . Does anyone know how much resistance it should have?
Is resistance measurement even a valid test for a sensor like that?
Does anyone have any touble shooting tips other than flipping out cash for new sensors?
Thanks for assistance . . .