Grey

Robm, I have a problem similar to your 2nd problem. My 97 Imprezza starts and runs fine in below zero weather, but if I drive it only a short distance, turn it off, and try to restart soon after, it refuses to start unless I let it sit for a half hour. Did you ever learn the answer to your problem? Grey

Thanks for the information. This is beyond my minimal mechanical abilities and besides, poking around inside the hood of a car, outside at 20 below isn't much fun. I appreciate the help, though.

Grey. Thanks for the information. This is beyond my abilities as a mechanic (basicly none) and besides, poking around inside the hood of a car, outside at 20 below isn't much fun. I appreciate your help, though.

Yes, only in cold weather.

Thanks for the answer. Don't know how full or empty the tank has been, or if there is a relationship. If the problem is fuel line freezeup, why would waiting 20 minutes matter?

Hi, I'm Grey, new to the club. I live in Northern Minnesota and have a problem with my 97 Imprezza in cold weather (below 0). The car starts fine 1st thing in the morning. If I drive it only a short distance, 5 minutes or less in the city, turn it off, and try to restart after 5 to 20 minutes, it often almost starts (catches but immediately dies) and then refuses to start (turns over but won't catch) unless I let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes, at which time it starts fine again. If I drive it long enough for the engine to warm up I don't have the problem. Neither the dealer or SOA have a clue. I left it at the dealer one cold night so they could experience the problem the next morning but it wouldn't act up for them. Any help will be greatly appreciated; this is a very annoying problem that has been happening for years.