The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Technical Q & A

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-15-2004, 04:42 PM
mtbikerco
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Engine Light on, dont know what it means

Hi,
Every now and again my SVX will light up the Check Engine. Nothing adverse is apart from the car while this light is on but it is kinda scaring me to see it pop up all of a sudden then disapear either 5min or 30 sec later. I do know that the left outer gasket around the outer piece of metal has a small leak in it, about 1/2 quart per 3000mi. Any help about this would be greatly appreciated.

Also I was wondering about what type of shox are a good replacement for stock to make the car a bit better at handling.

Thank you
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-15-2004, 06:23 PM
immortal_suby's Avatar
immortal_suby immortal_suby is offline
Thread Killah
Alcyone Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 5,835
Registered SVX
Check the how to folder for a document that will show you how to pull up check engine codes and what they mean. Let us know the results.
__________________
Matt
Locker Link
2015 BRZ Limited 6MT
92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting
92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles
19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !.
89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-16-2004, 12:37 PM
mtbikerco
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Alright, I did the code thing and got 2 of them. 21 and 28. 21 is a coolant temp sensor and I think that is in there because my car was overheating for awhile when my mechanic forgot to hook the fuses to the fans back up. but that was fixed

28 is a knock sensor No.2 (left side), which I have no idea what that is or its function, though it sounds importent. Could any please help with this knock sensor and how to replace it. also should i be looking into fixing the head gaskets because of the leaky one on the left side.

Thank you for your help to get me to find that neat trick out about the svx, I had no idea it would tell you the problems it is having.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-16-2004, 10:30 PM
Mr. Pockets's Avatar
Mr. Pockets Mr. Pockets is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Champaign, IL
Posts: 6,916
Send a message via ICQ to Mr. Pockets
Registered SVX
The coolant temp sensor is an easy one to replace, and the part should cost no more than $30 from your dealer. It literally takes five minutes to replace.

The engine has two knock sensors, and their function is to detect, go figure, engine knock. They can be more time consuming to replace.

When you say that the head gasket is 'leaking,' what exactly do you mean? What is it leaking? And are you sure you're not mistaking the valve cover gaskets (which commonly leak a little oil) for head gaskets?
__________________


2005 RX-8 Grand Touring
2005 Outback
2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon

END OF LINE
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-16-2004, 10:47 PM
SubaSteevo's Avatar
SubaSteevo SubaSteevo is offline
No longer blue member
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Clinton, NJ
Posts: 3,341
Send a message via AIM to SubaSteevo
Here's a how-to on the knock sensors, they run about $100
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...or+replacement

I'm guessing the leak is the valve cover gaskets, you would probably not be able to see a head gasket leak (and if you did, you would have much bigger problems). Is the leak you describe oil dripping from the bolts you can see looking down at the drivers side of the engine below the intake manifold? Those are the valve covers, unless your loosing lots of oil, don't worry about it. You might be able to tighten the bolts slightly, but svx_commuter told me they were a special kind of bolt, and usually will not tighten.
__________________
-Steve

Member #895(the member formerly known as BurgundyBeast)
01' MSM Lexus IS300
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-17-2004, 08:33 AM
Mr. Pockets's Avatar
Mr. Pockets Mr. Pockets is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Champaign, IL
Posts: 6,916
Send a message via ICQ to Mr. Pockets
Registered SVX
Quote:
Originally posted by BurgundyBeast
You might be able to tighten the bolts slightly, but svx_commuter told me they were a special kind of bolt, and usually will not tighten.
You don't say.

__________________


2005 RX-8 Grand Touring
2005 Outback
2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon

END OF LINE
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-17-2004, 08:41 AM
mtbikerco
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
It is the valve cover that is leaking a little on the passenger side under the intake stuff. It is just a little moisture that sumulates around the edges. Also, it is dripping off of the bolt a little like you said. What does that mean that the bolts weren't designed to tighten, are they supposed to leak a little like the valves on jets (when you get up to speed they all seel tight as a drum)?

Does anyone know where to get instructions on replacing that knock sensor? How critical is that? should I replace it right away or can I wait a month or so.

Thank you so much for your help so far.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 06-17-2004, 08:56 AM
mtbikerco
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
sorry about asking for a how to, didn't read your posts very closely.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:52 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122