Why does my Subaru Forester not respond when I push the accelerator?

Why does my Subaru Forester not respond when I push the accelerator?

Just resolved a similar problem on ’03 Forester 2.0 turbo. Car would not respond for 2 to 3 seconds when the accelerator pedal is pushed. Also, when it finally kicked in it lacked power.

Why does my Subaru Impreza hesitate to accelerate?

Also the engine light was on for about a half a year. The car would first hesitate a lot to accelerate and a couple a day ago did not accelerate up a hill. My local mechanic said it could be two things: the flow meter (sensor next to airfliter) or the throttle sensor. To check the flowmeter it is very easy, just disconect the plug.

Why does my Subaru have a low power response?

After explaining problem to mech he said it was either the fuel pressure regulator or the fuel filter, I took the opportunity to replace spark plugs, air filter, oil, oil filter, and a very dirty fuel filter (which I believe was the culprit in my case), and of course a very expensive O2 sensor. Car drives like new again…response is super!

Just resolved a similar problem on ’03 Forester 2.0 turbo. Car would not respond for 2 to 3 seconds when the accelerator pedal is pushed. Also, when it finally kicked in it lacked power.

What are the problems with a 2014 Subaru Forester?

The worst Subaru Forester problem is high oil consumption in the 2014 Forester, with the average cost to fix coming out to around $2,000 and usually occurring at 26,000 miles. The top user concerns for the 2003 Subaru Forester include the windows and windshield, seat belts and airbags, and the body and paint categories.

How much does it cost to repair a Subaru Forester?

The typical repair cost comes in at around $1,800 to replace the head gasket at nearly 78,000 miles to fix the head gasket failure. For the 2009 Forester, the top Subaru Forester problems include the engine, interior accessories, and the AC and heater system.

Also the engine light was on for about a half a year. The car would first hesitate a lot to accelerate and a couple a day ago did not accelerate up a hill. My local mechanic said it could be two things: the flow meter (sensor next to airfliter) or the throttle sensor. To check the flowmeter it is very easy, just disconect the plug.

How much does a Subaru Forester engine hesitate during acceleration inspection?

Subaru Forester Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection costs $85 on average. Following is a breakdown of the labor and parts estimates. Fast and easy service at your home or office. Real customer reviews from Subaru owners like you. Offered to arrive earlier, which was great! Very friendly and easy to talk to. Quick, great work!

Why does my Subaru Forester shake when I idle?

Spark Plug Wires– While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Forester happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle. Here’s a great videoon how to diagnose bad plug wires with a multimeter.

What’s the average price of a Subaru Forester?

Subaru Forester Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection costs $89 on average. It can be frustrating for any driver to expect certain acceleration from their vehicle only to find that the vehicle seems to be hesitant while speeding up.

What are the O2 sensors on a Subaru Forester?

The oxygen sensors that are equipped in your Subaru Forester are responsible for monitoring the exhaust to help the ECU determine the correct air/fuel mixture. Of all the sensors equipped in your vehicle, the O2 sensors may have it the hardest. They deal with super hot exhaust that can cover them in deposits that can leave them ineffective.

What to do about hesitation in a Subaru Outback?

I have a 2007 Outback that had the same symptoms. Taking the MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor out and spraying some electronic sensor cleaner on it removed the hesitation. There are just two screws that hold it in to the intake, so it is a quick operation.

Can a Subaru Outback accelerate without brake pedal?

The lawsuit says 2012-2018 Subaru Forester, 2015-2019 Subaru Outback, and 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy model year vehicles can accelerate without warning often when the driver uses the brake pedal.

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