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 10-17-2009, 09:12 AM
Lonefethr's Avatar
Lonefethr Lonefethr is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Essex Co, New Jersey
Posts: 11
Start Issues - worsening

Hi Everyone, I have tried looking through alot of the threads before posting, but now I am more confused. Anyway, I bought a car from a member here,(RadSvx) who had put in alot of work in to this 95 L AWD and fortunately kept meticulous records. However, the day after the car passed inspection the check engine light started intermittently flashing on, eventually the car became more difficult to start, particularly on the colder days and than eventually each time I try. I have brought it to 2 mechanics that can't seem to pinpoint the issue. The second mechanic states that the cooling fans are coming on right from the turn of the key, which is not typical? He recommends bringing it to a Subaru dealership, which I have no problem with, as long as I go armed with a little bit of knowledge, or at least what may appear as if I know what they are talking about, so I dont jacked. The one good thing is, and even the mechanic states ,,is that once it is started , it as strong as bull.
I love this car and looks great, I just wish I was more mechanically inclined. Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions. Anna
__________________
" To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did."
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-17-2009, 09:17 AM
yt yt is offline
Senior Member
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 133
Re: Start Issues - worsening

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonefethr View Post
Hi Everyone, I have tried looking through alot of the threads before posting, but now I am more confused. Anyway, I bought a car from a member here,(RadSvx) who had put in alot of work in to this 95 L AWD and fortunately kept meticulous records. However, the day after the car passed inspection the check engine light started intermittently flashing on, eventually the car became more difficult to start, particularly on the colder days and than eventually each time I try. I have brought it to 2 mechanics that can't seem to pinpoint the issue. The second mechanic states that the cooling fans are coming on right from the turn of the key, which is not typical? He recommends bringing it to a Subaru dealership, which I have no problem with, as long as I go armed with a little bit of knowledge, or at least what may appear as if I know what they are talking about, so I dont jacked. The one good thing is, and even the mechanic states ,,is that once it is started , it as strong as bull.
I love this car and looks great, I just wish I was more mechanically inclined. Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions. Anna

It is going to be the Coolant temp sensor. When they go bad, the CEL will illuminate and the fans will run all the time (The ECU does not know how hot the engine is so it defaults the fans all the time). Replace the sensor and it should fix the starting issues (the ECU does not know the temp of the engine so it cannot trim the Fuel properly and causes a rich start)

If you want, stop down at my shop in Ocean county one weekend and I can confirm the issue and fix it if you want


Tom
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-17-2009, 10:24 AM
Lonefethr's Avatar
Lonefethr Lonefethr is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Essex Co, New Jersey
Posts: 11
Re: Start Issues - worsening

Thanks Tom,
You sound very confident , I like that. Also the rich start is something the first mechanic had mentioned. I would love to come down to your shop. If this is something you can do possibly during the week, that would work for me also, since I am off from work for awhile. You can email me at Lonefethr@aol.com with your info and shop hours. Thanks.
__________________
" To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did."
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-17-2009, 10:40 AM
Green1995SVX's Avatar
Green1995SVX Green1995SVX is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Meadville, PA
Posts: 2,664
Send a message via AIM to Green1995SVX Send a message via Yahoo to Green1995SVX
Registered SVX Classic SVX
Re: Start Issues - worsening

I completely agree with Tom. This is a classic case of a bad coolant temp sensor.

Mike
__________________
2009 Volvo C70 T5
2008 Volvo S80 V8
2006 Range Rover Sport
2001 Audi S8
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-17-2009, 11:10 AM
yt yt is offline
Senior Member
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 133
Re: Start Issues - worsening

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonefethr View Post
Thanks Tom,
You sound very confident , I like that. Also the rich start is something the first mechanic had mentioned. I would love to come down to your shop. If this is something you can do possibly during the week, that would work for me also, since I am off from work for awhile. You can email me at Lonefethr@aol.com with your info and shop hours. Thanks.
You can get our location and hours from our site... www.allwelldrive.net

The contact page our numbers if you would like to call and make an appointment. Its not our main gig so we do what we can on the weekends

Tom
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-17-2009, 02:45 PM
Lonefethr's Avatar
Lonefethr Lonefethr is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Essex Co, New Jersey
Posts: 11
Re: Start Issues - worsening

I just picked it up from the second mechanic. He states that they had tested the sensor and that it "ohmed out fine." Still likely to be the sensor? Either way, any suggestions that might make it easier to start in the meantime? Thanks again for all who have taken the time with their thoughts.
__________________
" To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did."
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10-17-2009, 05:57 PM
SoCal LS-L's Avatar
SoCal LS-L SoCal LS-L is offline
Avalanche Alcyoneer
Subaru Silver Contributor
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 2,130
Registered SVX
Re: Start Issues - worsening

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonefethr View Post
I just picked it up from the second mechanic. He states that they had tested the sensor and that it "ohmed out fine." Still likely to be the sensor? Either way, any suggestions that might make it easier to start in the meantime? Thanks again for all who have taken the time with their thoughts.
Did they even attempt at pulling the code(s) that illuminated the check engine light?

I agree it sounds like a CTS problem, but harder and harder starting can be many things. Since yours is a 95, go to the How-To section and pull the code that lit the check engine light...its easy and might confrim the CTS or point in another direction.
__________________
Chris

"A person convinced against their will, is of the same opinion still"

New?? Find the downloadable SVX Online Service Manual Here
RECOMMENDED READING for newer SVX owners Here some cool info if not fully accurate.
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 06:19 PM.


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