Hi guys, Just picked up my 95 wrx type RA import up a couple of hours ago and it was not allowing me to go past 5000rpm i have been told this is 'Limp mode' but i have no clue what this means or how i fix this, anyone know what limp mode is and how i can fix it???
Thanks in advance for any info

 

normally the CEL will come on have a look here for a how to check/reset codes Scoobypedia | Trusted knowledge for everything Subaru | Scoobypedia / Scoobypedia (look under ECU).
Limp home mode is just to protect your engine.

Does the speedo work?

 

Is the engine light on??

If not could be MAF or sensor?!

Limp home mode is normally at 4k RPM???

 

The CEL is on, and its stopping at around 4-5krpm. I know this sounds stupid but I'm knid off new to scoobies. Where is the ecu ocated? in my crx it was in the passenger footwell, is it the same here?

Thanks

 

ecu is passenger footwell under a kickplate (should say Z5 iirc)
look at my previous post for a link on a how to guide

 

Thanks mate much appreciated

 

only difficult bit is finding the fecking plugs to read the codes as if they've never been used before they are taped up and it's fecking awkward looking for them.

 

I reiterate what myblackwrx asked.... Does your speedo work???

The majority of the time it is this fault that causes these cars to go into limp home mode.

Phil

 

My speedo was working fine, haven't really paid much attention to it. I think its working but i'll go and have a look see just to confirm.

 

SORTED!!!! I want to thank everyone for there advise and sharing there knowledge. I woke up in the morning and cleaned the boost solenoid and reset the ecu. The cares working fine now, even more powerful then I first thought I'm the happiest guy alive

Thanks again everyone who helped, I love this site