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1998 Subaru Legacy Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Idle air control valve, On star.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on January 1, 2013

Subaru Legacy Engine Problem

My 1998 Subaru Legacy GT Limited w/auto transmission starts and idles fine, but the engine stalls out when I put it in drive. It happened one time about a year ago also but has been fine until now. Any ideas?
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Replied on January 1, 2013

check idle speed, check for vacuum leaks, check idle air control valve. (IAC)

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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