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Old 14 December 2008, 06:12 PM
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every so often when i start the engine up it stutters abit and i have to give it a rev to get the revs back up and then it idles ok..also i feel it isnt as powerful as usual.

iv checked for splits in hoses etc and cant find anything wrong

any ideas? its a wrx 93 import
thanks,matt
Old 14 December 2008, 06:58 PM
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Have tried a ecu reset ?
Old 14 December 2008, 07:57 PM
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nope, is that some thing i can try at home?
Old 14 December 2008, 07:58 PM
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possibly idle control valve
Old 14 December 2008, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by *matt*
nope, is that some thing i can try at home?
Yes.

First try checking for a fault code: Scoobypedia | Trusted knowledge for everything Subaru | Knowledge / Reading ECU Fault Codes

To reset: Scoobypedia | Trusted knowledge for everything Subaru | Knowledge / ECU Reset
Old 14 December 2008, 08:30 PM
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cool thanks, il give it a try
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problem solved..reset ecu and its all good again now.thanks for the help.
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