1996 Subaru Wagon Repair Question
Asked on March 30, 2010
1996 Subaru Wagon car wont barely move
Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Subaru Wagon 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 224000 miles
hi got a 96 subaru legacy wagon 2.2l awd auto, when ya start it , it runs fine when ya rev it up it acts sluggish put it in gear it will barely move no power but when ya do get it movin it will take off and drive at higher speeds once ya get the momentum butwhen ya slow down it wont go, could this be throttle position sensor? or some sensor causing it, changed mass air flow sens made no diff
1996 Subaru Wagon 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 224000 miles
hi got a 96 subaru legacy wagon 2.2l awd auto, when ya start it , it runs fine when ya rev it up it acts sluggish put it in gear it will barely move no power but when ya do get it movin it will take off and drive at higher speeds once ya get the momentum butwhen ya slow down it wont go, could this be throttle position sensor? or some sensor causing it, changed mass air flow sens made no diff
Asked by allenb69Answer
Replied on March 30, 2010
Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below.
Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results
Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.
Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
