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Interesting CEL issue...
I had a hot start problem on SVXAPEALs 5MT 92, so I did the added start relay.
Works beautifully... 5+ hours of driving today and started great every time. HOWEVER... I can pull up to a stop light and push in the clutch and have the check engine light come on. I will be sitting there with the clutch in and the rpms will drop slightly... then idle will pick up to around 1100.. and then back to normal... and the CEL pops on. As soon as I release the clutch... in gear or in neutral, it goes out. It isnt causing a problem... just a curious issue to have. Jim
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L with 4.44 swap. NC Plate "EVIL I" *Dont Fear the GEAR* 1977 Ford Pinto baby blue with 79,000 miles |
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Jim,
Have you tried to pull codes from the ECU to see if it's actually storing one? -Bill
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Not yet, today is the first day its happened... and we were out visiting family.
Will check tomorrow. If I were a betting man, I would bet that it isnt. Jim
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L with 4.44 swap. NC Plate "EVIL I" *Dont Fear the GEAR* 1977 Ford Pinto baby blue with 79,000 miles |
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or you could bet on an O2 sensor on its way out
-Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker |
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I would rather bet on it being nothing
Jim
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L with 4.44 swap. NC Plate "EVIL I" *Dont Fear the GEAR* 1977 Ford Pinto baby blue with 79,000 miles |
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Do you have a clutch switch?
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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Yea, push in the clutch and you hear a relay clicking under the pass side of the dash.
Jim
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L with 4.44 swap. NC Plate "EVIL I" *Dont Fear the GEAR* 1977 Ford Pinto baby blue with 79,000 miles |
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I don't know how this has been connected, but surely here lies the source of your trouble.
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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Yea, my thoughts also.
CEL will be on, and as you ease the clutch out you hear the click at the same time the light goes out. Jim
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L with 4.44 swap. NC Plate "EVIL I" *Dont Fear the GEAR* 1977 Ford Pinto baby blue with 79,000 miles |
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P.S. Did this all start only after you installed the start relay
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! Last edited by Trevor; 11-22-2007 at 08:57 PM. |
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Yes, I installed the relay last night... and noticed it on the drive to NY today.
Jim
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L with 4.44 swap. NC Plate "EVIL I" *Dont Fear the GEAR* 1977 Ford Pinto baby blue with 79,000 miles |
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Exactly how did you install and connect the relay? What wiring did you alter?
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! |
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Instructions in this thread. http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...t=25362&page=2
Last post mentions rough running, CEL, and stalling. He had it happen in neutral, I have my CEL with the clutch in... which should be activating the NSS. Looks like related issues. Jim
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L with 4.44 swap. NC Plate "EVIL I" *Dont Fear the GEAR* 1977 Ford Pinto baby blue with 79,000 miles |
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http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25362 There appears to be variations in the starting system circuitry, dependent on whether or not a security system is installed. The ignition switch, a starter interrupt relay and the inhibitor switch can be involved, as well as all the associated wiring and connections. As I have pointed out in another thread and have been ridiculed accordingly, fitting a relay has not fixed the original fault. http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...868#post509868 This fault has caused a drop in the voltage available to the starter solenoid. The fault could involve either resistance or a partial short circuit. The inhibitor switch would appear to be very suspect. Until someone locates and identifies the fault, I regret that I have no more to offer on the subject. P.S. Sorry you may have to copy and paste to browser.
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit! Last edited by Trevor; 11-22-2007 at 10:19 PM. Reason: P.S. |
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