"Check engine"???
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Hi, Can anybody give me a slight clue as to why my "check engine" light comes on after driving for 20 minutes + ? It has recently been serviced so nothing is low......
I have a 1994 STI import. Any help, would be appreciated.
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I have a 1994 STI import. Any help, would be appreciated.
Thanks x
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Your decat may be causing it, super is good
no unleaded though
(tesco 99 or shell v power are the best
dont put bp crap in though
) and really on an import you need some form of knock detection (its getting expensive already
) Phormula - Engine Knock, Detonation and Pre-Ignition Detection and Monitoring Systems for a ks3
Also check out here for how to check the ecu codes, fairly easy to do, should give you an idea of what "may" be causing the issue![Smile](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Also check out here for how to check the ecu codes, fairly easy to do, should give you an idea of what "may" be causing the issue
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hi just go to this link on scoobypedia Scoobypedia | Trusted knowledge for everything Subaru | Knowledge / Reading ECU Fault Codes
and it tells you in detail how to read your fault codes by yourself and what the codes meen
its just a case of connecting 2 wires under the dash
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personally it wont be your fuel if your running super unleaded as thats a good thing , and if your not caning the **** off the car you shouldnt need any fuel additives , just make sure pref your running good fuel like said v power from shell or 99 from tesco
bp ultimate is crap stay well clear
and it tells you in detail how to read your fault codes by yourself and what the codes meen
its just a case of connecting 2 wires under the dash
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personally it wont be your fuel if your running super unleaded as thats a good thing , and if your not caning the **** off the car you shouldnt need any fuel additives , just make sure pref your running good fuel like said v power from shell or 99 from tesco
bp ultimate is crap stay well clear
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bp102 , £2.50 a litre and is only availbale at few bp stations around the uk , u could count on two hands how many bp garages have bp102 and a member of staff has to put the fuel in for you ? bp at the forth road bridge has it thats were i get it
the £2.50 a litre is a killer though , would really stick 2 v-power especially as u get that distinct smell from the v-power lol smells good lol
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the £2.50 a litre is a killer though , would really stick 2 v-power especially as u get that distinct smell from the v-power lol smells good lol
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bp102 , £2.50 a litre and is only availbale at few bp stations around the uk , u could count on two hands how many bp garages have bp102 and a member of staff has to put the fuel in for you ? bp at the forth road bridge has it thats were i get it
the £2.50 a litre is a killer though , would really stick 2 v-power especially as u get that distinct smell from the v-power lol smells good lol
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the £2.50 a litre is a killer though , would really stick 2 v-power especially as u get that distinct smell from the v-power lol smells good lol
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the thread started as a check engine light now its onto fuel it wont be the fuel as shes running on super so can we move on now from the fuel
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aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggg.......I have been using BP!!!!
Oh I had a problem like that mate when I put a new dumpvalve on my car, i lost boost and the engine light came on. so I put the old re-circulating one back on!
Oh I had a problem like that mate when I put a new dumpvalve on my car, i lost boost and the engine light came on. so I put the old re-circulating one back on!
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what kind of advice is that mate 2.50 a litre get a grip who is gona spend that unless its gona make your engine last forever and give you 500 bhp ![Lol](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/lol.gif)
the thread started as a check engine light now its onto fuel it wont be the fuel as shes running on super so can we move on now from the fuel
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the thread started as a check engine light now its onto fuel it wont be the fuel as shes running on super so can we move on now from the fuel
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102 octane fuel will make ur engine last longer in theory btw as theres a lot less chance of det/knock with tesco than bp102 and thats not that im saying tescos is **** coz its not , im saying bp102 u could do a lot more with that IF u want to spend the money
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think u need to read posts fully before u post ur own comments mate as i use v-power constantly also so i do HAVE A GRIP i was only suggesting that 102 was available as i have spoke to numerous people who dont know it exists ? and it is in term more a '' racing fuel ''
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i know the thread started as a cel thread but is it really up 2 u to decide wether or not she or any1 else wants to hear the advice ?? and the fuel topic was brought up and brands were being mentioned so i thought i might add a little
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John, a bottle of octane booster is less than 5 quid and gives you 2 ron, a tank full of 102 is 120+ quid and gives you 2 ron, so v power and octane booster will save you around 60 quid ![Wink](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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So, i done the ecu testing thingy under the dash board and its showing as the Air Flow meter. Have googled it and all systoms seem to tie up to what happening with the motor at the moment. Any advice on where to get a cheap one from, bearing in mind my scoob is an import???
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Mafs are all the same for that era (any turbo impreza between '93-'96: WRX, UK or STI has the same) - all with the green label as yours should be if standard (the code on your label will be something like 22680 AA160 A36-000 R60).
No more than £40ish second hand as a guide - buy off a forum regular (I'd trust ebay seller if loads of 100% feedback).
No more than £40ish second hand as a guide - buy off a forum regular (I'd trust ebay seller if loads of 100% feedback).
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