Vehicle only running on two cylinders

Tiny
SLOTCARKEN
  • MEMBER
  • 1991 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 229,000 MILES
When idling when it's running I take the air filter off it shuts off. Runs at 1,500 rpm's and above. I have replaces the ECM and the coil pack terminal. It runs on 1 and 2 but not 3 and 4 I also.
Sunday, December 15th, 2019 AT 1:54 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

Have you checked to see if there is spark and fuel to the affected cylinders? Also, have you checked for a timing belt issue?

First, check to see if cylinders 3 and 4 are getting ignition spark.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

If they are, remove the spark plugs and check condition. If they are wet, let me know.

Next, if they are wet and you do have spark to the plugs, check engine compression. Here are a couple links to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-low-compression

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Do these things and let me know what you find.

Joe

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Sunday, December 15th, 2019 AT 7:26 PM

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