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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 12:55 PM
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hi all just got me 1998 scooby wrx going to work this morning she all ok coming home on mway engine check light came on car runs fine done all checks . it came on to day coming home.
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When you say you've done all checks do you mean you have done ECU error code check and nothing is logged?
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When you say you've done all checks do you mean you have done ECU error code check and nothing is logged?
no mate oil water think it might br maff
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You might find this useful
http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...gECUCodes#toc3
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OMG. hope its the maff
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Ok mate let us know what codes you get and how you get on.
In some cases a faulty maf can be repaired or cleaned so sort the problem
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Ok mate let us know what codes you get and how you get on.
In some cases a faulty maf can be repaired or cleaned so sort the problem
will do.
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Ok mate let us know what codes you get and how you get on.
In some cases a faulty maf can be repaired or cleaned so sort the problem
hi mate its the knock sensor and AF sensor+1 systerm what do that mean
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32 will be your lambda sensor. 1st thing I would do is an ECU reset to make sure they aren't old codes that are stored,take the car for a drive and see if you get the CEL coming on again. If you get the knock sensor error again then I would change that 1st as I would of thought this could also be causing the lambda fault.
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32 will be your lambda sensor. 1st thing I would do is an ECU reset to make sure they aren't old codes that are stored,take the car for a drive and see if you get the CEL coming on again. If you get the knock sensor error again then I would change that 1st as I would of thought this could also be causing the lambda fault.
hi mate what is lambda andknock sensor
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hi mate what is lambda andknock sensor
Have you done an ECU reset?
If you don't know what or where these 2 sensors are then you're best off taking the car to a mechanic to fix. Faulty knock sensor(located on block,under the intercooler) could cause big probems on the engine.
Lambda is in the exhaust downpipe.
Do some searching on here mate or just take it to a garage
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Have you done an ECU reset?
If you don't know what or where these 2 sensors are then you're best off taking the car to a mechanic to fix. Faulty knock sensor(located on block,under the intercooler) could cause big probems on the engine.
Lambda is in the exhaust downpipe.
Do some searching on here mate or just take it to a garage
your a star ......just got wrx there no lambda on down pipe
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Is it a standard catted downpipe? Or does it have an aftermarket decat fitted?
Lambda should be in the top of the downpipe on a version 3/4 WRX
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Is it a standard catted downpipe? Or does it have an aftermarket decat fitted?
Lambda should be in the top of the downpipe on a version 3/4 WRX
wear it fits on the down pipe its got a bolt in .it looks like a aftermarket one.no cat on car its been remapped by power enginering

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Sounds like possibly the aftermarket downpipe has been fitted and lambda sensor has been left off. You will find the connecting block with nothing plugged into it. The car should be remapped when fitting a decat downpipe. Running with no lambda will cause problems as the ECU can't read afr's in closed loop. This will cause knock/detonation and could destroy your engine. The only/best way to remap a 1998 classic is with an ESL board or aftermarket ECU fitted.
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Like I say,you are best taking the car to a Subaru specialist to be checked out. Richard Henry Motorsports in Bradford West Yorkshire come highly recommended and not to far from you.
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
Like I say,you are best taking the car to a Subaru specialist to be checked out. Richard Henry Motorsports in Bradford West Yorkshire come highly recommended and not to far from you.
thankyou for all ya help ps any clubs near you . Get ya a pint a2 .
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