What to do if your Subaru Liberty engine is not working?
Ask Subaru if there are any ECU updates for your model car. Get someone to check for ECU error codes that may have triggered indicating a faulty sensor. Finally, if all else fails. Run it up on a chassis dyno. They can tell you exactly what is going wrong.
What causes a Subaru Turbo to overheat?
This is a picture of what Subaru calls a union screw, but basically it is a filter installed in the oil supply line to the turbo, and if this filter is restricted there will be an oil delivery issue to the turbo, causing it to become starved for oil and overheat.
When do you need ECU updating for Subaru Forester?
I have seen an old subaru bulletin related to euro 6 engines and ECU updating required related to oil dilution last year but my car was a september 16 build, should be up to date Id assume.
What to do if your Turbo starts to leak?
Ok, back to the topic of the leaky turbocharger. If your turbo has been fine for years and it starts to leak. You need to look at a few things. First off check shaft play. There is always a little side to side. But, it shouldn’t touch the compressor housing. Next check the in and out play. You really shouldn’t feel much at all.
Can you read the fault code on a Subaru Outback?
Subaru’s on the other hand have 2 modes. You can read the stored fault codes or you can check them while the car is driven. This is useful if you have a fault code that only appears when you drive and doesn’t hang about long enough to be stored.
How to find fault code on Subaru Impreza?
Count the flashes on the management light. Remember a long flash is 10 and a quick flash is 1. Compare the code to the list above. Turn the ignition off and disconnect the green connectors. That’s you!
What do the codes mean on a Subaru?
Modern Subaru cars have evolved complex electrical management systems and are highly technical. From the seat belt restraint system to the engine management system your Subaru is electronically controlled, with over 90 specific Subaru codes used to diagnose faults.
Where to find check engine light code on Subaru?
When retrieving Subaru check engine light codes with an OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows: 1. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. The connector may have a removable cover. 2. Turn the ignition on.