teppichkopf Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 It's happened twice. Waiting at stoplight and the car dies. Not a whole lot of sputtering, engine just dies. Takes a few series of cranking to get it started. Of course it could be a host of issues. But suggestions of things to check/replace from cheapest to spendy? I've replaced plugs within last 1000 miles. Replaced air filter within 3000 miles. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 It's happened twice. Waiting at stoplight and the car dies. Not a whole lot of sputtering, engine just dies. Takes a few series of cranking to get it started. Of course it could be a host of issues. But suggestions of things to check/replace from cheapest to spendy? I've replaced air within last 1000 miles. Replaced air filter within 3000 miles. Thanks. Vacuum leak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnlyfnd Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Definately a vac. leak. Look for hoses not connected, if that doesn't work get some starter fluid and spray the vac hoses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I remember with my 93 leg they changed a manifold or something on the engine causing a airleak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 be sure to clean the IAC, idle air control real good, when it gets sticky it will stall the motor, symptoms include a searching idle from around 400 up to 1200 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcspeer Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I agree I think cleaning my I.A.C. was what finnaly stopped the stalling in mine. be sure to clean the IAC, idle air control real good, when it gets sticky it will stall the motor, symptoms include a searching idle from around 400 up to 1200 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiefan Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Yeah...sounds like IAC, maybe. Mine isn't stalling but does come close to it some time. I've been meaning to clean it. No CEL? Me neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill90Loyale Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 There's a black vacuum hose on the lower air filter box - engine side - make sure it's attached and tight. These can become disattached when changing the air filter. Will cause symptoms as described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eljefe Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Wht is the best way to clean the IAC. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcspeer Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I just sprayed carb. cleaner into the big hose that goes to it, other here I think have taken them apart and cleaned them. Wht is the best way to clean the IAC. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Does it always do it, or just sometimes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teppichkopf Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 Does it always do it, or just sometimes? No not always. I'll look into cleaning the IAC and check for vacuum leaks with some starting fluid. Is there any paticular method for this or just spray the starting fluid at each vacuum hose connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I'd suggest brake cleaner over starting fluid. It dries without any residue. Has it ever lost power/stalled while driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Any codes stored? I'd thow in intermittent MAF if so equipped. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teppichkopf Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'd suggest brake cleaner over starting fluid. It dries without any residue. Has it ever lost power/stalled while driving? Brake cleaner will cause RPMs to go down? Or up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Brake cleaner will cause RPMs to go down? Or up? Likely up - but really, ANY change and you've probably found the leak right! Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Any codes stored?I'd thow in intermittent MAF if so equipped. Carl That's the path I was headed as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 My Legacy did the same thing and it finally died it at highway speeds a couple of times as well. I replaced the MAF and it fixed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 My Legacy did the same thing and it finally died it at highway speeds a couple of times as well. I replaced the MAF and it fixed it. Same here. MAF got progressively worse until my car was undriveable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teppichkopf Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Is the MAF serviceable? Or does it need to be replaced? 1stsubaruparts.com lists MAF sensor at $280. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Is the MAF serviceable? Or does it need to be replaced? 1stsubaruparts.com lists MAF sensor at $280. Hopefully, someone will know the details, but I THINK there was actually a sensor that could be replaced without buying the entire unit. It may have only been a specific year. It's a spendy unit. Even outta a junkyard probably $100. (The one I had to put in my daughter's Nissan was $400+ !) Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 They're not servicable. Get a used one from a junkyard with a warranty, or post a WTB thread. Someone probably has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Yeah, find someone who has a used one. Just replace the entire sensor. I know Frank (Blackbart) on the bbs has one or two of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 ~$15 at any wrecking yard in my area. The sensor is actually a couple of wires that runs across the air intake after the air filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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