Hi
I have a 1995 import wrx, when you put your foot down and the turbo kicks in it suffers a serious 'misfire' 'cut out'....... intermittent while you are driving as though it is restricting the engine. any help would be welcome.
note: this is the only problem i have with the car.
mick

 

sounds like coil packs , and knock sensor is picking it up as det/pinking so ecu cuts boost to 5psi and retards ignition for around 30mins.
check coils on sparkplugs for hairline cracks under rubber covers.
be carefull when removing coils from plugs as to tight an angle with break the plastic.

 

thanks for reply,
does it have a coil pack for each plug, i thought it just had plug leds (normal type)
mick

 

are you running full decat exhaust??

 

no car is standard
mick

 

pretty sure you will be one coil per plug , if you can see normal looking leads on engine then i am wrong.

 

will check tomorrow' have noticed also a solenoid type valve on drivers strut top clicking on idle, is this normal or could it be connected with problem ?

 

supposed to click , more of a worry if is not clicking