I have noticed on occasion that the "Check Engine Light"( light on dashboard above fuel guage)on a Japanese MY02 STI comes on momentarily at times during hard acceleration through the gears.

I noticed it illuminate a couple of times today while doing some spirited driving...on my own private road of course :)

Is this normal?

Is it normal?, well yes cause the CEL always comes on in these cars, but usually because some thing is wrong. I would get it put on a diagnostic machine to see what the problem is.
Cheers.
Ian.

HELLOM8

When you say "always comes on" do you mean that it briefly illuminates if there is a problem, or does it stay ON permantely if there is a problem? I will have it checked none the less.

Thanks :)

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