Desi B

Hi all

I am a relative newby to the wonderful world of scoobies, and need some advice with the following problem.

CEL light popped on back in the summer, checked on this forum for a solution. Some useful advice on here.
Ran the little diagnostic test which indicated the MAF sensor and the idle sensor at fault. Took it back to the garage who replaced the MAF Sensor and supposedly the Idle sensor.

Little red light kept coming back on!

Ran diagnostic again and showed that idle sensor was still playing up. Noticed that when you dropped down from say 80mph to 30mph the light would come on. If you then try to accelerate it would hesitate badly. If the clutch is dipped the revs drop down to idling, the light would go out and back to normal performance.
Contacted Gatwick Subaru about the a new idle sensor and the parts guy said 'a what?'.

Question therefore is 'is the idle sensor the correct terminology?' what is it? where is it? and where can i get one?

If anyone can assist, and possibly show me a piccy, then it would be much appreciated

ps. Classic Jap WRX Import

take it easy

Desi B

Anyone?

Jolly Green Monster

iTrader: (4)

What error code number are you getting?

JGM

stevem2k

Idle Speed Control Valve is *I think* what you are talking about.

Which code number did you get ?


Steve

The_Judge

Clicky, if you scroll down to page 38, I think it's number 2...

Desi B

Hi all, thanks for the replies.

Went up to Haven Motors near Horsham, (deal in grey imports) and spoke with a very helpful mechanic. He reckons that my waste gate solenoid is at fault and just needs a clean out. As my Speedo isn't working, he reckons thats why the CEL is coming on, as the ECU won't know what speed the car is doing. It was limited when i bought it, but when the speedo went it kinda became unrestricted. Mechanic says i need to fix speedo and then get the bypass done and also convert the clocks etc to read MPH.

Does anyone know where i can get the limiter bypass sorted?

Would be appreciated.

ps. Garage had a beautiful 22B in the showroom £30K

Once again thanks for the help

BruceWarne2

Wastegate Solenoid...? I thought it was all mechanical.

Boost control solenoid maybe?

The_Judge

I thought wastegate solenoid and boost control solenoid are different names for the same thing...?

Desi B

so are they one and the same? getting confused , mind you it don't take much hehehehe

Calling all Sussex Scoob owners, where is the best place for getting work done on? Reasonably priced & reliable

Cheers

Desi

Dyney

Call Rivett autos (Subaru specialist) on 01483 272151 tell Mike I sent you
Really nice guy, a real Scoob nut and cheap!
They are near Cranleigh, 10 mins outside Horsham (nice roads too!!)

Desi B

Nice one Dyney!

much appreciated! Haven Motors were a tad expensive, hehehe

Desi :-)