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2002 Subaru WRX Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Fuel pump, Sensor.
Mileage: 165,000 miles.

Asked on April 15, 2012

My automatic will not accelerate

Will not accelerate seems like it is hesitating as if its not getting fuel i had half a tank i did get codes po420 and po 171 but my cel is always on. it was so bad i had to leave it sit

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Replied on April 15, 2012

check the fuel pressure . if it is ok, you may have a clogged cat converter

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on May 1, 2012

Check mass air flow for dust on sensor wires. Especially if you are running a KnN filter or similar oiled filter... Subaru fuel pumps rarely go bad

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Replied on May 1, 2012

Just spray it off with carb cleaner and plug it in.

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Replied on May 1, 2012

Note also check for torn air boot or disconnected air tubes after mass air flow...

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