Its an ea82t, ran fine before it sat for 2 days, then it wouldn't start. Changed the cap/rotor and coil, plugs and wires are relatively new, and it is still getting fuel. It wont stay running, it starts, RPMs jump to around 3k, then dies. Any suggestions? I'm trying to find out what to do next....

 

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Check for vacuum leaks, they can do what you describe.

Is the alternator good?

It may help to see if there are any codes stored in the ECU that could give a clue to the source of the trouble. As a guess I would check the ignitor for the trouble. Changing it out may solve the trouble.

Alternator is good.... It does seem to throw a code right when it fires up, i'll check tomorrow to see what it says... where is this igniter? In the disty?

The ignitor is usually mounted with the coil I think.

Right underneath? I did see it I think, I'll have to go out and check tomorrow to see if any wires are loose... I do have to say though the coil looked like the original one that came with the car!

Well we looked at it, and it isn't getting spark like we thought..... any thoughts? coil is new, cap/rotor are new, wires are relatively new, plugs aren't bad... other than the ignitor, could it be out of time? any other thoughts would be helpful

Edited May 9, 201015 yr by GlTurbo1987

If you haven't verified that the disty is spinning when you crank the engine by removing the distributor cap then check that out. If iti isn't spinning then there is most likely a broken timing belt. If that is ok then I would guess the ignitor is the next best bet.

Its an ea82t, ran fine before it sat for 2 days, then it wouldn't start. Changed the cap/rotor and coil, plugs and wires are relatively new, and it is still getting fuel. It wont stay running, it starts, RPMs jump to around 3k, then dies. Any suggestions? I'm trying to find out what to do next....

 

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So, something doesn't make sense. You say "It wont stay running, it starts, RPMs jump to around 3k, then dies." but then also say "Well we looked at it, and it isn't getting spark like we thought."

 

So, if it runs....you have spark. Check that the rotor in the disty is screwed onto the shaft, and that it turns when cranking engine. If the screw is still in the rotor, and it turns, and the engine will start but then die.....you don't have a spark issue.

 

 

What I think , is that you've got a tube unhooked somewhere between the Maf, the Turbo, and the intake. Possibly the boot pulled off the MAF? A hose pulled out of the intke boot? intake popped of the Throttle Body from pressure?

 

Check that all the PCV hoses that go into the intake boot are in place, and not leaking. Look for any cracks around those hoses on the intake.

 

Check the AAV hose that runs from the bottom of the "subaru Turbo" intake piece down to the AAV, make sure that it is on and clamped tight.