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Old 19 October 2008, 02:30 PM
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Hi all i have a 1996 wrx and noticed today when i put my foot down that the car is just dying instead of pulling as normal the car is running fine apart from this??? this is my first scooby so aint came accross this problem before!!!
hope its not the turbo but any advice would be appreciated???
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Hi all i have a 1996 wrx and noticed today when i put my foot down that the car is just dying instead of pulling as normal the car is running fine apart from this??? this is my first scooby so aint came accross this problem before!!!
hope its not the turbo but any advice would be appreciated???
ashley
Anyone off any advice for this newbie?
Old 20 October 2008, 02:26 PM
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I'd check your spark plugs and coils and replace if need be also check your air filter isnt blocked.
Old 20 October 2008, 03:38 PM
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Check there's no splits in any of the boost pipes or intercooler pipework. Does it smoke at all when you put your foot down?
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