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Old 08 June 2006, 10:37 PM
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can anyone tell me why my wrx is holding back at 4000 revs just before boost comes in could it be the air flow meter ?
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Old 08 June 2006, 10:57 PM
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hi mate i think it will be in limp mode .
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Old 08 June 2006, 11:15 PM
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explain limp mode
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Old 09 June 2006, 12:17 AM
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do you have the check engine light on?
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my 03 sti does something very similar, when i open the throttle fully i get like a flat spot just near 3500rpm...though i do not have a CEL light..
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Old 09 June 2006, 12:26 AM
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is it remapped sam or standard?
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Old 09 June 2006, 12:30 AM
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bog standard...
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Coil pack perhaps ? What year is the car ?



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2003...how much is a coil pack?
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what fuel are you running?
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Originally Posted by Neilo
what fuel are you running?
Yip run super unleaded, optimax or similar 98 ron....

Has same issue with my 02 wrx, this was the cause, filled up with optimax and a tank or 2 later all was well..

Hope this helps..

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