subx Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 My sub idles smoothly but stumbles during acceleration. I've changed plugs. No dash lights indicate problem. Haven't touched the timing belt. Not bad gas? What should I check first, second....? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickensheets Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Plug wires. At least for me. Fixed it. Get Subaru ones for best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hmmm when was the last time it had a tune up...perhaps a clogged fuel filter...perhaps a bad sensor its hard to tell sometimes....any maintenance history? automatic or manual? How many miles are on the vehicle? Usually if you have an open plug wire it will cause a miss and throw the light...however I do know for a fact some of the early subarus where hesitant to throw the light even though they where OBDII..I have actually seen some older Subarus miss like you wouldn't believe and the CEL never illuminated...and yes the light was working properly..lol...Also check the ignition coil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 My sub idles smoothly but stumbles during acceleration. I've changed plugs. No dash lights indicate problem. Haven't touched the timing belt. Not bad gas? What should I check first, second....? Thanks! 1 fuel filter 2 wires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subx Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Thanks for the advice. I'll try plug wires and fuel filter. (Actually I have 2 of these 98 Sub Legacys so I'll do a little parts swapping to troubleshoot). BTW, regarding maintenance and more details...it's a manual, 97k miles, I replaced the clutch, and other mechanical parts during the clutch repair, and have replaced the air filter. I'm the 2nd owner. Would it be sensible to swap out the EGR? Thanks for your comments. I'll let you know what I learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Would it be sensible to swap out the EGR? Thanks for your comments. I'll let you know what I learn. No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subx Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 OK - new plug wires and fuel filter and no change still rough on acceleration. Could it be injectors...? Any suggestions are welcome! thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 My bet's on a Vacuum leak. Check the hoses for cracks and dry rot. Replace any that are hard, brittle, or feel loose on the nipple they're attached to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) "new" or "I got them from subaru yesterday" new. Unless they are the later I wouldnt say it hasnt been diagnosed. Also you need to do a real tuneup, plugs, wires, filters, CV valve. This being a 1998, it may be overdue for a timing belt. On a 2.2 it is every 60,000 miles (1 month = 1000 miles) With it being such low miles the 2nd timing belt may past it's life, assuming that the first one was ever replaced. Check the timing belt. nipper Edited February 15, 2010 by nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 3rd. Confirming adequete fuel pressure would be worthy before diving into deeper subjects like the MAF and TPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 look into the coolant temp sensor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subx Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks for the comments and advice - I'll try the vacuum leak and fuel pressure. The wires were new, as in new yesterday, not swapped (I presume you may have assumed I swapped em from my other sub??) Belt was changed at 75K Naru, what's MAF and TPS? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks for the comments and advice - I'll try the vacuum leak and fuel pressure. The wires were new, as in new yesterday, not swapped (I presume you may have assumed I swapped em from my other sub??) Belt was changed at 75K Naru, what's MAF and TPS? Thanks! MassAirflowSensor and ThrottlePositionSensor Look at the CoolantTemperatureSensor before those. Vacuum leaks normally result in poor idle quality. (greater charge dilution at lower airflow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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