I have a 1993 Loyale standard transmission wagon. and i'm putting a lot of work into it trying to get it to run as best as it can. 

 

There has been a check engine light on for about a year now and i would really like to find out the code attached to it. 

I'm pretty confused as to how to pull the codes... i have the Chilton manual but its very vague... I've also searched the archives here and i still cant find any clear instructions.

 

would anyone be able to tell me exactly how to go about finding the code attached to the check engine light? I could really use some help.  

Under the steering column, above the pedals , there is a plastic panel. Remove it. The ECU is bolted to the steering column. It should be a galvanized gray color flat box. There is a hole about center , open towards the driver's seat. A red led blinks the codes when the car is running. Write down # of long and short blinks. It will repeat endlessly, so you know when you got them all if there is more than one.

thanks!

 

I will take a look at that tomorrow

thanks again "Dave T" 

 

I got a code 34 ERG solenoid.

 

Looks like ill have to head to the scrap yard to find a solenoid... I heard something about an outback ERG solenoid being more reliable and that it will work in the Loyale, dose anyone know anything about this?

I have used Toyota solenoids since around 1990. I am still using the same ones I bought back then. There is a link to my Web page on other threads about the egr or purge solenoids. It's possible that Subaru figured out how to make outback ones that are more reliable also.

There is a generic replacement one on Ebay out of India that works.  It is like $22 with shipping.  Electrically, it plugs right in, but mechanically, it needs new hoses, as the old ones don't quite fit. It takes a while to arrive, but does the job.

which one of these in the picture is the ERG solenoid?

 

one is directly behind the thermostat housing, and one in behind the thermostat housing but over a few inches toward the drives side, they look exactly the same to me except one has a black wire connection and one has a white connection. 

The one closest to the injector body is the EGR.  It will be connected to a diaphragm on the back of the manifold.  The other one is connected to the charcoal canister.

thank you "robm"

 

I installed a new ERG solenoid and i'm still getting the same code# 34 

 

is there something i have to do to reset the ECU 

The codes vary for different years, so be sure you are using the right codes.

Check the wiring for the solenoid also. The ECU only can tell if the circuit to the coil is open or shorted. The code for the egr solenoid is the same from 87 through 92 for 4wd wagons, by 1st hand experience. I never bothered to reset the code, after a drive or 2 it clears on its own.