David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
6/21/11 9:33 a.m.
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Last time we last checked in, our Impreza wasn't feeling so well. While it got us home from Georgia, it did so while wheezing and coughing. The check-engine light glowed ominously. Something was obviously wrong.

For those of you who questioned our spark plugs and plug wires, give yourself a pat on the back. Both were due for replacement, and …

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wagonfanatic
wagonfanatic New Reader
7/8/11 1:37 p.m.

Love the project. Always great to see a tuned wagon! Good luck getting her back to good health

Drucifer
Drucifer
7/10/11 2:10 a.m.

If you're problem returns it's probably the IAC. Subaru's are famous for having gunk build up in them which causes problems like yours. It won't do it all the time but it will do so more frequently once it's started. Usually, after it throws a code, you can turn it off for a few minutes and restart it with no problems. I spent way too much having a mechanic check things out and replace parts(firts was plug wires and plugs) so I finally resorted to the Subaru forums. Remove the IAC, clean out the gunk with carburetor cleaner and you're good to go!

Good luck and keep the Subaru articles coming!

Drucifer
Drucifer
7/10/11 2:11 a.m.

Oops! Please ignore the typos, it's 3am!

Matt Smith
Matt Smith New Reader
7/13/11 8:19 a.m.

Thank you so much, Drucifer! We'll have to check that out. Much appreciated.

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