Magic Idle fix on ebay
28 June 2005, 02:39 PM
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Magic Idle fix on ebay
Found this on ebay - any ideas as to what it is ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...558307615&rd=1
I notice that it is for Imports - Mine is a 93 WRX which has a slight miss at tickover now and again. But do have a symptom of holding back when cold only. I don't have any of the other symptons
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...558307615&rd=1
I notice that it is for Imports - Mine is a 93 WRX which has a slight miss at tickover now and again. But do have a symptom of holding back when cold only. I don't have any of the other symptons
28 June 2005, 05:05 PM
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It must be a cheap component as I expect at £30 he will be taking a significant profit margin... Sounds like the car stops everything except global warming...
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Found this on ebay - any ideas as to what it is ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...558307615&rd=1
I notice that it is for Imports - Mine is a 93 WRX which has a slight miss at tickover now and again. But do have a symptom of holding back when cold only. I don't have any of the other symptons
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...558307615&rd=1
I notice that it is for Imports - Mine is a 93 WRX which has a slight miss at tickover now and again. But do have a symptom of holding back when cold only. I don't have any of the other symptons
28 June 2005, 05:42 PM
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I have all the symptons of that and not just when cold! So far I've changed the MAF, O2 sensor, coil packs, engine collant temp sensor, dump valve, ecu, and the car is still running crap. Maybe £34 might be worth a go?!
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Originally Posted by pabs
It must be a cheap component as I expect at £30 he will be taking a significant profit margin... Sounds like the car stops everything except global warming...
28 June 2005, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ben1413
I have all the symptons of that and not just when cold! So far I've changed the MAF, O2 sensor, coil packs, engine collant temp sensor, dump valve, ecu, and the car is still running crap. Maybe £34 might be worth a go?!
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If you do go for it, be sure to let us all know what the part is and the part number (as it says it's a genuine subaru part), so in the future we can all do this cheap fix.
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28 June 2005, 10:14 PM
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28 June 2005, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie01
28 June 2005, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pabs
Nice try, but that's not a genuine Subaru part....It's probably a new main earth lead or something silly like that that could affect ignition and electricals.
28 June 2005, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie01
29 June 2005, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tl01-truck
I don't think this is an oil additive - It says it is a Subaru part with fitting instructions. Also I notice that the word Import is underlined.
classic!!
29 June 2005, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pabs
Almost didn't notice this extreme generosity by the advertiser: "I'll even through in a zip tie".... you can get some real bargains on ebay can't you!
wouldn,t mind knowing if the thing worked though
29 June 2005, 04:41 PM
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Well - Found some history.
Sold 10 in the last month (plus two already sold in the current auction)
5 Gave good feedback. Two I noticed were:-
cool- you were right, it did need replacing. Thank you for your help!! A+++++++
super ebayer, just what i need , recommended to all WRX owners
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this fix does'nt work if u av a fmic, think u ought to state that in ya advert
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Sold 10 in the last month (plus two already sold in the current auction)
5 Gave good feedback. Two I noticed were:-
cool- you were right, it did need replacing. Thank you for your help!! A+++++++
super ebayer, just what i need , recommended to all WRX owners
1 Neutral feedback
this fix does'nt work if u av a fmic, think u ought to state that in ya advert
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29 June 2005, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by tl01-truck
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this fix does'nt work if u av a fmic, think u ought to state that in ya advert
this fix does'nt work if u av a fmic, think u ought to state that in ya advert
29 June 2005, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by WRXtra power
There could be a hidden clue in this, anyone got any ideas?
Isn't it a common problem for the Top mount intercooler gasket to split ???
Think it could be this
29 June 2005, 05:36 PM
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Its probably a very expensive 2p resistor network between the ECU and knock sensor:
http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/m...paperclip.html
But still intersting all the same. I have a very minor pulsing hesitation on light throttle between 2-3k RPM. I was thinking giving the above a go.
Cheers,
Wayne.
http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/m...paperclip.html
But still intersting all the same. I have a very minor pulsing hesitation on light throttle between 2-3k RPM. I was thinking giving the above a go.
Cheers,
Wayne.
29 June 2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by tl01-truck
Your right!!!!
From a reliable source this is what it is !!!
THE GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF A TOP MOUNTED INTERCOOLER
From a reliable source this is what it is !!!
THE GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF A TOP MOUNTED INTERCOOLER
And do they cost £30 + £3.99 p&p from the stealers ?
29 June 2005, 07:29 PM
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I emailed a guy who bought the part this was what he emailed back
"Easy to fit but a bit tricky (mustn't drop any thing down to pipe) Has made minor difference to my car but I don't think mine was leaking that much, but I did whip a RS focus today!! (220hp) The magic part I don't think is worth the money I think the seller is trying to recoup his own loses The part is the gasket between the inter cooler and the pipe that feeds it PART no 21896 If you buy this part take lots of care doing it..ck
Hope this helps you all.
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"Easy to fit but a bit tricky (mustn't drop any thing down to pipe) Has made minor difference to my car but I don't think mine was leaking that much, but I did whip a RS focus today!! (220hp) The magic part I don't think is worth the money I think the seller is trying to recoup his own loses The part is the gasket between the inter cooler and the pipe that feeds it PART no 21896 If you buy this part take lots of care doing it..ck
Hope this helps you all.
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29 June 2005, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tershman
I emailed a guy who bought the part this was what he emailed back
"Easy to fit but a bit tricky (mustn't drop any thing down to pipe) Has made minor difference to my car but I don't think mine was leaking that much, but I did whip a RS focus today!! (220hp) The magic part I don't think is worth the money I think the seller is trying to recoup his own loses The part is the gasket between the inter cooler and the pipe that feeds it PART no 21896 If you buy this part take lots of care doing it..ck
Hope this helps you all.
stevie
"Easy to fit but a bit tricky (mustn't drop any thing down to pipe) Has made minor difference to my car but I don't think mine was leaking that much, but I did whip a RS focus today!! (220hp) The magic part I don't think is worth the money I think the seller is trying to recoup his own loses The part is the gasket between the inter cooler and the pipe that feeds it PART no 21896 If you buy this part take lots of care doing it..ck
Hope this helps you all.
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30 June 2005, 01:22 PM
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Un metered air getting in after the maf sensor will cause all manner of running problems including eratic idle so it could help for people with that problem but check all other pipework first!!!
30 June 2005, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Cret
Un metered air getting in after the maf sensor will cause all manner of running problems including eratic idle so it could help for people with that problem but check all other pipework first!!!
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