Check Engine light!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
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MY95 WRX, Magnex DP, center and backbox, K&N Induction.
I have just had a quick glimpse of the check engine light on my WRX. The car had been started from cold and had been running for a couple of mins when the light came on for a couple of seconds...... I slowed the car, the light went off and I carried of as normal, the car is boosting as it should be and all feels ok. The light was only on for about two/three seconds........could it be that some water from the rain made a short circut and tripped the light?
I have run the car for 50 miles since, no sign of the light, no drop in performance, the car appears to be running as it should be....
Should I forget about it and wait to see if the little git shows up again?
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Should I take the car to be checked asap?
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Paul
I have just had a quick glimpse of the check engine light on my WRX. The car had been started from cold and had been running for a couple of mins when the light came on for a couple of seconds...... I slowed the car, the light went off and I carried of as normal, the car is boosting as it should be and all feels ok. The light was only on for about two/three seconds........could it be that some water from the rain made a short circut and tripped the light?
I have run the car for 50 miles since, no sign of the light, no drop in performance, the car appears to be running as it should be....
Should I forget about it and wait to see if the little git shows up again?
OR
Should I take the car to be checked asap?
Cheers
Paul
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Why not check why the light came on? There's a web site somewhere which tells you how to get the read-out and what the codes mean. Unfortunately I can never remember the url, but I'm sure it will come up on a search for ecu codes or similar. Mine does the same from time-to-time with an ignition switch fault code which is probably a loose connection somewhere but I can't find it.
Graham
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Ahhh, this could be it, my vent covers are in place, however, I had just driven through a large puddle, chances are that some water was pushed up the pip that drives air into the induction cone.........maybe
Is there anyone local to me who would give me a hand to find the ECU code wires etc?
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Paul
Is there anyone local to me who would give me a hand to find the ECU code wires etc?
Cheers
Paul
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Ok, I have seen the light three times now.
Each time, the car has been started from cold, the light appears after a few mins, when first gental use of the turbo is made.
Idle speed seems to drop right down when the clutch is depressed, but a small blip of the throttle returns the idle to normal and gets rid of the light.........
The engine runs perfectly, spools up as normal, goes like a rocket, this little 'glitch' has me somewhat concerned.....
MAF?
What do you all think?
Cheers
Paul
Each time, the car has been started from cold, the light appears after a few mins, when first gental use of the turbo is made.
Idle speed seems to drop right down when the clutch is depressed, but a small blip of the throttle returns the idle to normal and gets rid of the light.........
The engine runs perfectly, spools up as normal, goes like a rocket, this little 'glitch' has me somewhat concerned.....
MAF?
What do you all think?
Cheers
Paul
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Mine has done the same thing, seems to be in exactly the same place on the way to work.
3 times it has come on for about 2-3 seconds then all fine. I think I'm due a service - plugs, etc.
MY95, UK standard with an STi exhaust. no bonnet vent covers.
Gary
3 times it has come on for about 2-3 seconds then all fine. I think I'm due a service - plugs, etc.
MY95, UK standard with an STi exhaust. no bonnet vent covers.
Gary
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