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Thanks for the replies. I haven't had the CEL turn on so I haven't checked for code. I forgot to mention that it's a manual. I unhooked one of the hoses today while fueling and it actually solved the fueling problem! It was the hose farthest in from the right side of the car. If this diagram I found is correct (http://glasairproject.com/GlasairI/soobdocs/EG(H4)EVAP.gif, in my attached photo it's the hose on the bottom of the picture without the clamp), then I believe the hose I disconnected is the one that connects to the solenoid, and thus would affirm that it's most likely the solenoid causing the issue. I'll try disconnecting and blowing through it before I pull the trigger on a new one. Looks like they run between $80-$100 on Rock Auto. I'm hoping/praying it's not the valves... To my knowledge, they have never been adjusted. I'll probably get to replacing it early next week and give you all an update. Thanks for the help!

Hi All, I've had an idling issue for awhile, and recently a fueling issue has come about and I'm wondering if the two are related. I've had a shaky idle that has come and gone in intensity. The first time, I replaced the spark plugs and cables and the problem essentially disappeared for a week or two. The next time it popped up I replaced the fuel filter, PCV valve, and a broken crank case breather hose and the issue dramatically improved. Additionally, I've sprayed off my MAF sensor and checked my vacuum hoses for leaks throughout the process, but this led to no improvement in the condition. Recently (within the past month or two) I've started having issues fueling. The fuel pump will shut off after a few seconds of fueling and continue to do so throughout my time fueling. After I finish fueling (I watch how much I'm putting in to make sure I don't overfill with the shutoff not being reliable), my car will often have a harder start. I'm not sure if the two are related or not, but I wanted to get a second opinion before I started throwing down money on parts that may not fix the problem. I think these may be the possibilities: 1. The fuel filter neck/gas tank vent valve needs replaced. My thoughts with this is that the venting valve is not properly functioning 2. The carbon filter or tubing leading to the carbon filter is blocked. 3. The evap control solenoid needs replaced. I read an error code for this a few months before the fueling issue developed. I cleared the code after replacing the fuel filter, PCV valve, and breather hose and the code has not returned. It's a pricey part ($100), so I don't want to just replace it for troubleshooting purposes. 4. The idle air control valve (if this fixes the idle issue then I would assume the fueling issue and idling issue would not be related). Thanks for your time and Suby wisdom!

Thanks for the ideas. I just replaced the plugs and wires and the problem seems to be fixed. The plugs did look pretty rough, especially 4 which was the one misfiring. I did notice some oil on one of the plug wire boots (I think it was 3). I bought a temperature sensor as well, but am going to hold off on replacing it unless things start acting up again.

Hi All, My manual 2000 Subaru Legacy has recently started acting up while idling over the past two weeks. It idles at around 900-1000 rpm and intermittently shakes. The shaking has gradually become more frequent over the past weeks and the CEL came on about a week ago. Just today, it occasionally started idling at 2000 rpm and increasing the rpms (accelerating) without me pushing the gas (this was mostly happening while I was moving). My assumptions after some research is that it is either the MAF or MAP sensor. I sprayed down the MAF sensor with MAF spray to no avail. I visually checked for leaks in the hose and sprayed the hoses down with carburetor cleaner to check for hoses and did not see any leaks or hear the engine rev. I just had the CEL codes checked today, and it came up with P0304: cylinder 4 misfire and P0113: intake air temperature sensor 1, circuit high input. Would totally appreciate any help as I'd like to avoid another costly mechanic bill Thanks!