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Jul 12, 2009 | 05:48 PM

paul46964

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turbo problem

hi i've just got a S reg subaru impreza turbo 2000 uk spec and when accelarating it feels as if the turbo is restricted and cuts out at 4500, 5000 rpm can any one help me solve this problem of what it is.
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Nov 13, 2010 | 07:06 PM

4ndy

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boost solinoid may need a clean with WD40, worked for me a few years back on a ppp uk 98.

Nov 16, 2010 | 08:33 AM

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Any chance of a pic of the solenoid as mine is doing the same and don't know where to start

Nov 16, 2010 | 08:47 AM

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Here is an article of scoobypedia hope it helps.

Doug

http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...ontrolSolenoid

Nov 24, 2010 | 09:26 AM

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Yes as above or is it overboosting causing fuel cut? (Fuel cut is very aggresive when driving fast). Do you have a boost gauge fitted if so what is your boost reading?

Nov 24, 2010 | 06:28 PM

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at what boost does a wrx newage hit fuel cut.

Nov 24, 2010 | 08:32 PM

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See below standard boost levels, Fuel cut is usually +15% so around 15.65 psi.

Impreza WRX 2001-2002
ECU Code AF530 : 13.61psi
ECU Code AF531 : 13.61psi

Impreza WRX 2003-2004
ECU Code AH751 : 13.61psi
ECU Code AH750 : 13.61psi