Ok so now im worried... I got Check Engine showing up on my dash!

1995WRX Import.. Its done about 80,000 miles.

Any common suggestions anyone, I will add more info as soon as I get any as Im guessing it could be anything?

 

Try JollyGreenMonster.co.uk for how to check for codes

 

You can check fault codes. Under the dash near the steering column there are two black connectors. Connect these and then turn on the ignition,do not start engine, the CEL will then flash a series of pulses, count these, long flash=10, short =1.
It will either repeat or for another fault flash a different code.
JollyGreenMonster.co.uk

 

MMMMMmmmmm, i think this is going to cost

 

shouldn't be too bad just a failed sensor hopefully

 

Where can i get these codes from???

 

Check the website that has been posted and the way the CEL flashes indicates the codes.

11 Crankshaft position sensor

12 Starter switch

13 Camshaft position sensor

21 Engine coolant temperature sensor

22 Knock sensor

23 Mass air flow sensor

24 Idle air control solenoid

31 Throttle position sensor

32 Oxygen sensor

33 Vehicle speed sensor 2

35 Purge control solenoid valve

42 Idle switch

44 Wastegate control solenoid valve

45 Pressure sensor / Pressure exchange solenoid valve

51 Neutral position switch

These are the codes (taken from Jollys website).

 

Looks like I got 3

21 Engine coolant temperature sensor
31 Throttle position sensor
45 Pressure sensor / Pressure exchange solenoid valve

So in the space of 2 hours I have gone from none to 3? Are they connected, dont look like they could be??

 

You may not have all as some can cause others to appear.
the coolant temp sensor is about £100 and easy to fit, don't know aboput the rest though

 

So should I still be safe to use the car? and get this checked out ASAP??

 

if it was me ASAP,i've had the CEL come on before and it is worrying.
Go to a GOOD specilaist near you and get a Select Monitor plugged in reset the ecu to see if they return.

coolant temp sensor gives you a dodgy idle and the fans come on at weird times (as the ecu doesn't know if the coolant is cold or hot).
can't help with the others i'm afraid.

 

Any suggestions for the Cov Area????

 

Zen Performance - Performance upgrade solutions for Japanese cars

ROGER CLARK MOTORSPORT TEL: 01455 828610 8.30-18.00 GMT

think these guys are near you.

 

have replied to your email..

 

Thanks guys, its to late now but I will update tomorrow when I have a good look!!

 

I remember dear old Roger Clark rolling his Escort after hitting a gaterpost in Sutton Park near Brum on one of the first stages of the RAC Rally one year.

When I got home and switched on the TV news that night there was good footage of the accident with me in the foreground with my back to the accident .... running away!

 

Took 15mins to get it started this morning....

 

Spoke to a guy at central subaru today and he said he can change the coolant sensor for between £30-£40???

I hope that will sort the other error messages out as well

 

Thanks to the Jolly green Monster for his help.... I was going to have a breakdown at this time last night!

 

no need to panick!!

 

Yeah, i done all of that last night!!! Only thing is I work until 12:30... and its gonna be a bitch getting started in the dead of night!!!

 

So if you see a small mushroom cloud where cov used to be that will be me having words with my coolant sensor!!!

3/4 hour to go until showdown!!

 

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