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2002 Subaru Legacy Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light.
Mileage: 101,000 miles.

Asked on August 7, 2012

I have a problem when i run ac

I have a 2002 subaru legacy with a 2.5 L engine it runs fine except after AC is on for awhile it bucks ang check engine light comes on and code comes up po852 which in book says nuetral safety switch and after running for awhile wthout AC on check engine light goes off, code clears and it stops bucking Please Help John M
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Replied on August 7, 2012

the bucking sounds like a secondary break down on either plugs. wires or coil. have them checked to confirm.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on August 7, 2012

You could hae a bad ground ciruit connection somewhere.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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