i am experiencing intermittent hard starting problems. they only occur once or less a week, when car is fully warmed up. engine turns over, but fails to start. eventually i can get it started by pumping gas vigorously. check engine light then comes on with camshaft position sensor error code. have had local garage turn off light, but a week later it happens again. 96 impreza 2.2. anyone have ideas? thanx

If you get a camshaft position sensor code and you turn off the «light», it's like killing the messenger...:brolleye:

Just replace it, it's a five minute repair, one connector and one bolt. The sensor in on the left (driver) front side of the engne not far from the oil dip stick.

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Yep! Replace the cam sensor. Sooner or later it won't start at all. Then you will have a tow bill too.