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Old 08 October 2010 | 10:11 PM
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I recently had my 1995 wrx import serviced and cambelt changed and it was running fine out of no were this week I devolped a miss fire it cleared and all was well today went to warm her up before going to work and she sounded like a bag of nails when I turned the key she started but took ages to get going when I stared to drive down the duel carrage way engine check light come on the car started juddering and when you put your foot down a bit turbo spoils but the car seems to be held back so went and got some coil packs 4 no change could this be a cat problem the mods I have are dump valve induction kit and and after market exhaust that's it really appreciate your help lads
Old 08 October 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Could be a load of things. Start with checking for any boost leaks, split pipes etc.
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Thanks m8 appreciate the advice
Old 08 October 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Thanks m8 appreciate the advice
As the check engine light has come on I would query that first, you can do this by connecting the 2 black single pin connectors under the dash. I am sure someone will post a link for you on how to do it

Cheers Iain
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i think i might have found the fault im not very clued up on engines nor a mechanic but looking qat the turbo i can see the lamba sensor is not connected to any thing nor can i see were it needs to be conneted can any one help me please car is running absoulty rubbish
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Originally Posted by janner man
i think i might have found the fault im not very clued up on engines nor a mechanic but looking qat the turbo i can see the lamba sensor is not connected to any thing nor can i see were it needs to be conneted can any one help me please car is running absoulty rubbish
its in limp mode mate will run ****e get the codes read
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