Jump to content
Ultimate Subaru Message Board

Could messed up egr or bad vla cause a misfire?


Recommended Posts

I am getting a cyl 4 misfire and I dont know whats causing it. I am also have a egr cel and my vla(s) is/are tapping. Could the bad vla make the engine misfire?

 

I think the egr is messing with my acceleration b/c when I statrt off in 1st gear sometimes it takes off quick and sometimes is a little slow untill about 3k but would this cause a misfire?

 

So far I replaced the plugs, wires, and coilpack(swaped from know unit in good working condition) Any Ideas?

 

Thanks

Jon

Link to comment
Share on other sites

There I go again, posting while drinking fermented grape beverages. I don't know how I confused the EGR with the PCV valve.

 

I don't know about engine misfire with a bad EGR, but the car could run like crap if the EGR is remaining open.

 

Thanks Frag!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I don't know about engine misfire with a bad EGR, but the car could run like crap if the EGR is remaining open.

 

Yeah I didnt think it would cause a misfire. I know you can make a car almost stall by pushing it in when its idling. I guess if it gets stuck it can make my acceleration crappy.

 

Im going to replace the vla in 2 weeks when I get home. I doubt thats causing the misfire but it will be one less thing I have to fix/woory about.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...