ONLY people who have had the problem may reply and post their history of:
* transmission (auto, manual)
* what date/mileage it went on/off
* what code was retrieved by the dealer (e.g. P1443)
* name of dealer
* what action the dealer took (e.g. ordered O2 sensor, drain solenoid)

If you reply with a question, or something unrelated to your CE problem, I will edit delete your reply and send you a rude PM.

Reminder: DO NOT reset it yourself. Take it to the dealer, ask them what code they pulled.

*Manual trans
*On 167 / Off (w/o reset) ~300 (the day I filled it up after the factory tank)
* I didn't get the code, since I picked it up late, but it was listed as an Evap System problem.
*Livermore Subaru
*Dealer checked and reset ECU since the CE light was already off when I gave it to them.

*Manual
*on ~300/off ~320 on ~900/off ~950
*code 1: p0340 (camshaft sensor??)
*code 2: p1443 (unknown code)- pulled codes
myself but left them in memory for proof
*Westway Imports
*didn't go to the dealer

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*Manual trans
*On 1399 / Off (w/o reset) after 3-4 trips around town.
* Code: P0303
*Morries Subaru
*Dealer checked and reset ECU since the CE light was already off when I gave it to them. Said also that they would put a call in to SOA and get to the source of the trouble.

5spd
Dealer=Van Bortel
CE light went on around 200-300 miles. Dealer on 3/21, codes:
P1443 (vent control selenoid)
P0303 (misfire in #3)

I had filled the tank with the engine running 1 day before the light came on.

CE light again on 3/22. Dealer again on 3/23 at 725 miles. This time P0303. The dealer contacted SOA and was told to swap the injectors in cylinders 1 and 3. No problem since then, currently at 1800 miles.

Both P0303 codes occured at idle. I was sitting in a parking lot in both cases.
-john

*Manual Trans
*4/5/01 ~270mi On/ ~310 Off when I filled up with gas after dealer filled tank. Light came on during alarm install. Don't know all the details of when it came on as it wasn't in my posession.
*Dealer has not checked
*picked up at Colonial in Danbury, CT service will be at Tri-State in Webster, Ma
*N/A Dealer has not seen car yet.

Transmission: Manual
Date: Wed, April 5th. On-1385 miles, Off-1420 miles (w/o reset)
Code: P0303 - Code for Misfire
Dealer: Colonial Subaru - Danbury, CT (this is not the dealer I am bringing it to for service though)
Action: Cleared Code and Road Tested - Everything checked out fine

Well my CE light came on at 1385 miles while accelerating (in first gear), and then turned off (w/o reset) at 1420 miles when I started up the car.

[This message has been edited by NYCPimP (edited April 06, 2001).]

* manual
* 3/21 52 miles
* P1446
* Pipkin's Motors (GA dealership)
* (FL dealership) ordered vent control solenoid

Transmission = manual
Date / Mileage on = 03/16/01 100 miles
Date / Mileage off = 03/18/01 140 miles (w/o reset
Code = Called dealer but didn't take it in because light went off. Will retrieve code at first service.
Dealer = Frank's Subaru Irvine
Action = n/a

*Manual
*First CEL at 50 miles (reset my self)
Second CEL at 70 miles (took to a dealer near my office)
Third CEL at approx. 350 miles (took to the dealer I purchased the car from)
*PO131 at 70 miles; PO171 at 350miles
*Burke Motor Group, Cape May Ct House NJ
*PO131 - dealer didn't find any thing and reset the light
PO171 - replaced the front O2 sensor, dealer still has car b/c "performance is not what it is supposed to be"

The car has been at the dealer for almost 3 weeks.

-5spd
-Came on at 97miles went out at 140miles
-Code: P1443 (retrieved a couple of days after it went out)
-Took to New Motors, Erie, PA
-Retrieved code, followed shop manual instructions, didn't find anything, cleared code, sent me on my way.

Also, a regional rep was at the dealer that day and he followed/helped through the whole process. I know the mechanic faxed a sheet describing the problem to SOA.

* trans: manual
* date: 04/03/01
* mileage: ~2200 miles
* code: P1443
* dealer: Eger Subaru, PA
* action: reset error codes, checked hoses, told me to call back if it happens again.

the car has been running fine even with CEL. so i'm fine with the action taken. i won't be too excited if it happens again...

Trans: Manual (EDIT: sorry I forgot to put this down)
Date: Middle of night on drive home from pickin up car in AL (March 20th).
Miles: About 400. After second fill-up.
Resolution: Tightened cap and light went off after a few miles and several starts periodically while I slept at a rest area (Had to start it to heat up cabin every hour or so for a few hours). Will have code checked at next service. (EDIT: Actually I might just wait till I get it tuned...if I remember. I'm pretty sure it was a gas cap problem.)
Dealer: Madison Square Imports, Huntsville, AL. Will have it serviced while living in MD at Heritage Motors, Owings Mills, MD.

Sorry about not having a code, but at least maybe this will help you get a count of the number of CE problems.



[This message has been edited by Aquavir (edited May 02, 2001).]

trans: manual
ON: 1336 miles
OFF: 1476 miles
code : P1443 (what a surprise)
dealer: Carter has ordered the valve.



[This message has been edited by Glenn Wallace (edited April 09, 2001).]

* manual
* 120 miles
* P0303 - misfire cylinder 3
* White Bear Subaru
* Tested with computer and listened for misfire. Reset the light. Hasn't come back on yet. I am at 680 miles.

*manual
*602 miles on...right before 2nd fill up
*off some 20 miles later(drive to dealer)
*fitzgerald subaru(white flint, MD).great dealership btw...
*they couldn't find problem, called SOA, and reset computer, no problems since

* transmission - manual
* mileage it went on - 1466
* Error code was retrieved by the dealer - P1443
* Puyallup Subaru
* what action the dealer took - water found in solenoid, tech cleaned water out and have had no CE lights since.

Update from my dealer:

The dealership brought in two techs from Subaru's tech facility in Morestown to look into the rough idling and poor acceleration. (The CEL did not come back on after the new O2 sensor went in but performance was still lacking) They started switching out parts to see if they identify the cause - which turned out to be the Fuel Pressure Regulator. One of the techs will be running to Cherry Hill on Monday to pick up a new one.

*Manual
*1100 on
*Evap code, no number yet
*Don Beyer Subaru, Alexandria, VA
*Reset computer and are periodically test driving the car with tool to diagnose the problem.

I had poor idle, ie rough, hesitation, difficulty starting, egg smells.

Manual, On @ 450 miles, went off at 550.
Returned at 800, now at Bell Subaru, Rahway, NJ for the CE and a gas tank replacement.

Haven't got the codes yet.. Will post when I get the car back.

manual
480 miles
P1443
Melody's Kirkland Subaru; Kirkland, WA
Replace vent valve (at Carter Subaru)

Manual

70 - 450 - 670 - 850 - 970 miles

didn't take it to the dealer yet.

hard enough making appointment when thats your only vehicle and I don't feel like leaving them with my $$$ stereo.

ttt

* Manual
* 2170-ish miles
* cleared code myself
* has not returned yet and car driving normally. Sorry but it was friday and didn't want to wait till next week just to grab the code. We'll see if it returns. If so I'll take her in.

transmission: manual
date: 04/08/2001
mileage: 1350
code: none yet
hopefully deal with a tech on monday.

* Manual
* 4/8/00 ~1500 miles
* Didn't take it to the dealer
* Van Bortel
* I reset the ECU, tightened the gas cap

ttt - I spoke with the regional (NW) SOA service person and he said he was not aware of SOA HQ issuing a TSB on this problem.

From my limited calls, dealers in this area are only just beginning to get aware of it (parts guy at Carter sounded like he just got the clue to order a few more valves, they don't have any).

It seems SOA will have to wait to see a lot of calls to the tech hotline and a lot of this part ordered under warranty to figure out there is a larger problem.

My light went off this morning.

Glenn

Manual
4/5/01 - ~1250
P01443
Continental Subaru
Currently diagnosing this code on another car and will contact the owner (me) when the problem has been isolated


Other items to note:

I had just taken on 5 gallons of 90 octane gas with 1/4 tank of 92 octane remaining
Just about to enter a corner at about 45 miles per hour and had lifted throttle

Interesting, mine came on when I lifted throttle about to turn into work.

Sedan-Manual 830 mi.
P01443
Subaru of Santa Cruz
Didn't find anything unusual and they are reporting to district or national service reps.
Reset ecu and fine so far.

JahWind http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

*Manual
*CE light came on at 500,1000 and 1200miles, went off by itself first 2 times
*Carter Subaru, Seattle,WA
*Code P0303, misfire on cylinder 3
*Dealer is replacing sparkplug as I write this. I will talk to him about swapping injectors between cylinder #1 and #3 as I suspect that the plug isn't the problem.

RESULT: They replaced defective sparkplug. I now have 1800 miles and no problems with missing or CE light since fix. Also worth noting. They had to order the sparkplug and said at the time there were only 26 available in US. Hopefully this will change. So it was in the shop 4 days just for sparkplug.
Text

[This message has been edited by jimbo02 (edited April 26, 2001).]

* Manual
* 4/13/00 ~2300 miles
* Didn't take it to the dealer yet
* Santa Cruz Subaru
* No action yet...

Manual Trans...
1550 Miles...
Off at 2100 Miles, this I attribute to the fact that I have started the car 4 times since the light came on.
Took it to the dealer code P1443 - vent control solinoid. Reset it and sent me on my way.
Happened the first time that I ran the AC.

[This message has been edited by Trevers (edited April 17, 2001).]

Got my second CE light. I posted earlier in this thread, but wanted to add my second experience.

-5-spd
-Came on at 867miles (4/12) off at ~950miles (4/14)
-Code P1443 (same as first time)
-Took to New Motors in Erie, PA (same as before)
-Mechanic read code, reset, sent me on my way. He called SOA, they said they are working on it (the P1443 and the misfire in cyl 3 are common). He personally expects a CPU reburn/replace in the coming months.

Manual
On at 250 miles 4/10.
Code P1443 (vent control solenoid)
Dealer reset 4/12. Hasn't come on since.

Don Docksteader Subaru

Dealer checked code, checked vent control solenoid (was good), reset code.

*Manual
*1530
*P0340 Cam Angle Sensor
*Don Beyer, Alexandria, VA
* I was lucky as a Subaru Technical Rep was at the dealership when I brought my car in for the 2nd CEL. He said that the cam angle relative the the crank position is what is causing the fault code. They don't know why some WRXs have this prob and others don't but the number is substantial and they are working on fixing the problem. It is a problem but the car is in no danger of being harmed he noted. What's interesting is that the light came on under hard acceleration both times. OB2 software takes a snap shot of what the engine was doing at the time of the fault. It was at 6750 RPM @ 44 KPH or wide open in 1st gear. He didn't imply that i was doing anything wrong but did state this. I drive like this every day and this car should be able to take it! He told me to reset the computer by cycling the key on an off 4 times and that the fault codes will be stored for them to check later.

The CEL light came back on once again later that evening under the same driving style but the light cleared itself.

I hope this helps everyone out.

-Manual
-04/16/2001, 1543 miles
-vent control solenoid code
-Pence Subaru

I was able to get my car back after being in the shop for two days. The part is on order. I have driven it 200 miles without the CE light coming back. I am not too worried about it now. Glenn convinced me it's no big deal http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

04/26/2001 - Dealer Replaced Evaporative Drain Valve (vent control solenoid thingee).

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[This message has been edited by Mr. Ixnay (edited April 26, 2001).]

I guess my knocking on wood didnt work, my car is 2044 miles old or so, and i got the CE light during lunch, it was after a downshift/hard accel.. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/frown.gif

The car feels slower, but it may be a placebo effect, since it idles/sounds just like it were normal, and it still boosts, although it feels like its boosting less..

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/frown.gif
oh and my info:

* Manual
* 4/18/00 ~2044 miles
* Havent Taken it in
* AutoPlaza/Trebol Motors (in PR)



[This message has been edited by ProgWRX (edited April 18, 2001).]

625 miles
4/17/01
Carr Subaru (in right now)

Made a hard right uphill turn and the light came on and has stayed on.

5spd, no mods.

On at 1540mi (~80MPH, lifting throttle on highway)

Off at about 1700mi

No code pulled yet; will get it checked at first oil change. Noticed no difference in the behaviour of the car either while the CEL was on, or after it went off.

Greg.

[This message has been edited by Greg I (edited April 19, 2001).]

I just received some info from my dealer and they are being told that it could be a faulty construction in the passenger rear where the charcoal canister is. They have actually reported leaks due to cracks in the hose or assembly. I will check mine this weekend for anything visible.

5 Speed Wagon
ON at 1906 miles
OFF somewhere in 1907-1910 miles
No code (fixed itself)

other details:
1/4 tank
accelerating in first gear
K&N filter & Silencer Mod
filled the tank and it turned off the next morning

[This message has been edited by Bugsie1 (edited April 22, 2001).]

* transmission: manual
* CE at 160kms (last week - first day i got my car!!)
* codes: P0301 and P0303 - cylinder misfires in #1 and #3
* dealer: Oakville Subaru
* they weren't able to look at it until they have their lead guy there... hopefully this week
Does anybody have any clue as to the long term effect of these misfires? I'm pretty worried about it, but i might just be over cautious

Hi, up until today I hadn't gotten the infamous light. It came on after a high rev pass at Auto-X. After my drive home it was still on. But later when I went for a trip to the store it was off. I won't reset the ECU until the dealer checks it.

* transmission - manual
* 04-22-2001 / 1555 miles
* what code ??
* Morries Subaru
* no action yet

Shane Kullman
'02 WRX Blue

Scoobydriver, I had the same situation. 1600+ miles and no CE light. Ran my first autox yesterday, and it was on after my 2nd run. :/ Oh well, I will let everyone sort it out, and when they figure out the 'fix', I will get it taken care of. I am sure it will turn itself off soon.

Kev

Funny, mine was after the second run also. Must be a warmed up hot something situation.

Shane Kullman
'02 WRX Blue

* Manual
* 4/23/00 ~2500 miles (3/4 tank of gas)
* code: P1443

I just installed a K&N air filter yesterday, however, it seemed to happen when I lifted my foot of the gas. Dealer (specialty subaru) found nothing wrong, so reset ecu.

Brian

[This message has been edited by scoobysport (edited April 24, 2001).]

Mine came on when I was coming off the gas in 2nd, turning into work.

* Manual
* 4/19/00 ~1700 miles (1/4 tank of gas)
* Taking it to the dealer today

* Manual
* 4/21 on at 2025 mi. - 4/23 off at 2113 mi.
* Haven't taken to dealer yet.
* Carlsen Subaru (Bay Area)

Dang, I thought I was home free after 2K CEL-free miles... I was taking it easy in the mountains when it came on. When I started the car for my 4th trip after coming on (the car was off for only 2 minutes between the 3rd and 4th trip), it turned off. The car runs fine. I'll get the code when I take it to get the oil changed.

*manual tranny
*on~4/25/01 @3123 miles, off~4/26/01 @3137 miles
*P1443
*Stohlman Subaru
*dealer reset ECU and ordered vent control valve

* 4/20/01. On at 1174 miles
* P1443
* Balboa Subaru
* Dealer checked valve and evap. system, found no problems, reset ECU and told me to make sure gas cap is on tight.
* Note: 1/4 tank of gas left. Off of gas in 4th.

I didn't get the code from the dealer (oops) but...

Manual Tranny
On at 1275 miles
Livermore Subaru
No code given, but told that they ordered a 'vent control solenoid' (I think - vent control something)

Sorry, not too precise there.

Edit: Well, they told me they hadn't saved the code when I was there, but just yesterday, I received a sheet with the work info on it. Code was P1443 - they called to let me know the part is in, just need to schedule a visit, now.

[This message has been edited by Chirik (edited May 04, 2001).]

* Manual Tranny
* 4/22/01. On at 630 miles
* currently at 700 miles and still on
* P1443
* Kirkland Subaru (bought from)
* Have not taken to dealer yet

p1443
Today, my dealer told me that the part they ordered for me, a vent control solenoid, was not coming in because SOA says that a replacement is not needed.

Has anyone with the same code hear the same thing from their dealer?

The thing that really pisses me off is they knew about this for 3 weeks and never called to tell me that I didn't need a replacement part. It took four days of my calling before finally telling me that they never sent for a part.

SOA will definitely be hearing from me.

[This message has been edited by Koua Jones (edited April 27, 2001).]

~700-750 p0303
~1125-1182 p0303
1329-1352 p0303

In all three incidents, the engine was started warm, and the car was parked in sunlight in warm weather (70-85 degrees)with no sensation of a misfire (the machine runs beautifully). I have always used 93-94 octane gas. The dealer will be taking it apart on 4/30 to run diagnostics unless they hear from SOA.

PLEASE, PLEASE don't don't hesitate in telling your dealer if your CEL comes on--I suspect that this is an ECM issue and will only be resolved with a replacement/reburn.

5 speed sedan
On at 1369 miles
Gas tank exactly 1/4 full, low throttle, mild turn in 2nd gear, always 93 octane
Will be going to the dealership Monday 8 am

EDIT: P1443 just like most of the rest of you. Dealer took everything apart, added 2 hose clamps, and used a lot of dielectric grease on the connector (Subaru is blaming water in the connection for most of the CEL's)

Adam

[This message has been edited by allbent (edited May 05, 2001).]

Just got mine too. 5sp, 92 octane, 2.5krpm in 3rd gear, 1032 miles. Are people resetting their own or letting the dealer do it???

4/30/01. On at 570 miles
*5-spd Wagon
* Don't know code yet.
* Nashua Subaru
* Gas cap was on tight
* 1/2 tank of gas left. Crusing at 65 in fifth gear.
* Car runs just as well after CE light went on.

* 4/27, 440 miles on, 4/29, 500 miles off
* 5-spd sedan
* Code not pulled yet. Going in on Tueseday.
* Flatirons Subaru (Boulder, CO)
* Gas cap on tight, though I unscrewed it and re-tightened.
* 1/2 tank of gas

The car seemed to run fine with the CEL on. I did re-tighten the gas cap even though I'd clicked it ~10 times when I filled it up. The light was just off when I started the car yesterday morning.

[Update] Looks like code 1443 (Vent Control Solenoid). Dealer has it right now... I'll update again once I get it back. I also gave them a printout of this entire thread.

[This message has been edited by dougwendel (edited May 01, 2001).]

Miles ~2100 Cruise control on. 79 mph 3200 RPM. Half tank of gas, cap tight. No noticible change in operation. It's an Hour and a half to nearest dealer. It won't be there soon. Can I get the code myself. I can't waste time for a non critical trip to the dealer.
Got a code reader 3 days after light went out no code was in the ECM. Reset engine. I have looked at a few items and everything looks good no more lights yet.

[This message has been edited by FAST LEV (edited May 08, 2001).]

Wohoo! Time to join the CE light club!
-manual
-599 Miles
-4th gear, of gas, on clutch, over really bumpy road
-went on and stayed on
-havent been to the dealer yet, no change in the way the car runs.

i took off and retightened the gas cap just in case, we'll see...

mark

update:

when this first happened, i immidiately unscrewed the gas cap and rescrewed it back on. The CEL was on until (get this) I started to drive to my dealer this afternoon, i started it and drove a few blocks before i noticed it was off!

So, if its not on, i wont hurry to my dealer quite yet. If it comes on i'll defintley go.

Mark

* Manual trans
* ON at 994 miles, while I was on my way to the dealer to have gauge pak installed http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif I was on 1/4 tank of gas (first time it had gotten down to 1/4) under moderate braking straight ahead with clutch in, idle rpm.
* P1443
* Lou Fusz Subaru, St. Louis, MO
* Dealer service manager said SOA was aware of the problem and was working on a fix that would entail replacing the ECM free of charge...but the fix wasn't ready yet. The exact wording on my invoice: "Per tech line countermeasure parts are being developed." He also said that it was not harmful to the engine to continue driving it with light on.

Dan


[This message has been edited by Danno (edited May 01, 2001).]

Manual Sedan
2316 miles - CEL on 05/01/01
P01443 - Vent value solenoid.
Action : Reset CEL. Sent info to SOA.
Santa Cruz Subaru
Will call dealer tomorrow.

I still have that stupid rattle in my trunk that they are working on.
You can hear it when you slowly go over a speed bump.

[This message has been edited by icefire (edited May 07, 2001).]

* 5MT trans
* On @ approx. 400 miles
* Frederick Motor Co. reset at 550 miles
* Code was #1443

The tech said there are still no TSB's on this--SOA hasn't even sent out shop manuals yet. My sedan does run rough and/or hesitate occasionally between 2-3k RPM, but it is intermittent. The tech did mention that the solenoid seemed inop--could this cause stumbling or hesitation?

Later that day...CEL still off but hesitation remains. Even more noticeable when turbo is spooling up between 3k and 4k RPM. Still intermittent--seems to be more noticeable under load (accel. up hill).

[This message has been edited by sajohnson (edited May 02, 2001).]

5-speed

First CEL at 1,700 or thereabouts. Replaced vent solenoid, everythings a-ok.

Driving home tonight, yet another CEL. No idea why this time, I'll be heading back on Friday morning to get it checked out. Around 2,500 miles this time...

Argh...

-tim

- Manual
- 3000 or so km
- no code yet will go to dealer monday

Doing about 40 kmh in the rain. Lifted off the gas to brake for stop light and the light came on.

Hope Subaru solves this issue soon.

* manual
* 627
* Rushneck Subaru in Tarrytown NY
* P1443
* Dealer replaced Vent Control Solenoid the car is ready the day i dropped it off-today
they said that they would call a car service to drive me to work in manhattan but i said they only needed to take me to the train.

5 spd Manual
5/7 w/ 1700 miles
code P0320 (cam sensor)
Dealer: Folger Subaru Charlotte, NC

Checked wiring reset ECU told me to come back if I have this problem so they can do wire testing.

[This message has been edited by NYguyinNC (edited May 07, 2001).]

5 speed sedan
1600 miles
after a bit of hard driving
going to dealer on wednesday anyways to get gauge pack installed
reset ecu myself, hasnt been on again

* manual
* came on 5 times now maybe, at 500 miles, another 3 times and once more at 2500 miles.
* dealer is San Bernardino Subaru, So-California
* no code yet, have not taken it in.

- noticed that mine comes on only at idle and usually in muggy, moist and cloudy weather conditions. Then will go away in a couple of days

- 5MT
- CEL on: Sunday May 6th. Mileage: 2,267
- CEL off: Monday May 7th. Mileage 2,310
- Code: #1443
- Dealer: Renick Subaru in Fullerton, California
- Solution: The tech checked the solenoid valve of the evaporative canister, and it was activating correctly. Then the tech removed all the tubes and hoses and found an object or a glob of something blocking a line.

EDIT - Removed positive comment about mechanic at Renick Subaru, because he no longer works there.

came on 5-12-01 with 1735 miles
mobil 93 octane tank 3/4 full,cap was tight
1st batch
wr blue sedan, manual gear box
end of vin # 502395
this just happend to me tonight (sat)
will have to wait til mon morn
dealer- somners in wisconsin
going to just go to the dealer and tell
them to CHECK IT NOW!!! please.
will get back with the code/s
car seems to be running fine
dealer said code was p1443,they reset it.
and didnt say anything needed to be fixed.
CEL went out the day i took it in. figures.

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[This message has been edited by wrxtc (edited May 25, 2001).]

transmission: manual
mileage on: 200
mileage off: 275 (dealer reset)
code: unknown - dealer said it had to do with a charcole filter near the gas tank(???)
dealer: Concord Subaru
action: none, just reset. hasn't been back on yet

transmission: 5 speed
date/mileage: 5/6 3,150 miles
code: 1143 (perhaps he meant 1443?)
dealer: Ruge's
dealer action: asked me if I had not tightened cap and if I had fueled with engine running ( I had and I had not, respectively ). Wants the car back for a couple of days so that he can ship the ecm to Subaru to let them check it out. Going in on 05/21.

- Auto trans
- 5/13/01 - 1148 miles
- The receipt says "RESECURED HOSE FOR EVAP B461-331C FUELVAP HOSE LOSS 8047"
- Bought car from Mark Bass Subaru, took to Subaru of Schaumburg for repair.

transmission: 5 speed
date/mileage: 5/15 241 miles
code: Haven't checked yet
dealer: Santa Cruz Subaru
dealer action: Will go to dealer on Saturday

The car runs fine and I was not abusing it.

tranny: 5sp
date/mileage: 5/14 3915
code: p1443
dealer: Carlesen Subaru

transmission - manual
mileage - 1710 km
code - P1443
dealer - Dexters Subaru
action the dealer took - ordered drain solenoid

This is the first one (CEL on WRX) they've seen, and when I told the tech that it was a known problem with the WRX, he volunteered to contact SOC to get the latest information prior to ordering the parts.

Transmission: Manual
Date/Mileage: 05/16 2690
Code Retrieved: None yet, will update when I find out
Dealer: Lou Fusz
Dealer's Response: Nothing yet.

I will take it into the shop this weekend.

Jason

Transmission: Manual
Date/Mileage: 05/15, 1127
Code Retrieved: don't know yet
Dealer: Cable, OKC
Dealer's Response: n/a

Manual
At least nine times
CODE- lean burn bank #1
been resetting myself.

It's happening under 5-7% load. Around 2300-3600RPM. Car is not even under boost. Puzzles the brain.

Hey tarmac, what code # is that? That's worth going to the dealer. It isn't like the misfire or evap system code --- yours definitely is a one off and worth getting checked out.

Glenn

<FONT face="Tahoma">* Manual
* 650 Miles
* Owned it for almost 2 weeks
* Red line it twice
* CEL code - PO1443
* Dealer wants to send my computer to SOA, first time seeing this error.
* Dealer wants to give me a loaner car to drive since the estimate to fix is a few days (my computer back and forth)

Wondering if I should leave the light on or just reset it myself. Yet I am temped to see what kind of loaner they will give me .... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif</FONT f>

Manual
At 1600 miles, driving 65mph, A/C on, 1/2 tank of gas (93 octane). Topped off tank after light went on, drove to shore (50miles each way) with the light still on the whole time. No difference in performance was noticed.

Next day CEL light was off. Hasn't come back since.

I thought once a code is thrown, it has to be reset to get the ligt to go off?

Weird.

5 speed
Light came on 5/20, 1310 miles (picked up car 5/7)
Have not had code pulled yet
Stohlman Subaru

5spd
first at 150miles second at 1200miles
light turned off but taking it to dealer 5/21
Carlson subaru CA

*5 speed
*3600 miles
*1/4 tank of gas
*Just cruising home on the highway

This is my THIRD check engine light, and my second one to happen the day after an autocross. No big clutch dumps or bouncing off the rev-limiter, just driving and cornering fast.

Going in to the dealership tomorrow morning at the butt-crack of dawn...

-tim

Last night driving the car around town. Still breaking the damn thing in not shifting past 4500rpm and no full throttle.
at 855miles bam the Check engine light came on. Took car to Schaumburg subaru today and they pulled the vent solenoid code yacked the ecu and mailed to Subaru of America to get it burned. Now im stranded with no loaner because I wont be 21 until august. Im little pissed but if this is the only problem and they fix i dont care.

* manual

* 2000 something the first time. 3100-3200 the second time

* first time // tightened gas cap, ignored, went off a few times. almost 100% sure that gas cap was already tight though. second time // dealer pulled vent control valve code

* culver city subaru

* dealer checked vent control valve and found it was working properly. called SOA but couldn't reach.

[This message has been edited by fatty mcgee (edited May 25, 2001).]

2nd allocation
MY02
WRX Sport wagon
Manual trans.
CEL at approx. 2445 miles on 6-1-01
Goes to dealer sometime next week

Ease scan tool data
Code P1443 (Manufacturer code, but we all know what it is)
Freeze frame data:
Fuel system in Closed loop
Calaulated load 1.6%
Coolant temp 181 F
Short term fuel trim 6.25%
Long term fuel trim 0.0%
Intake MAP 10.6 in.Hg (or 5.21 psi)
1055 RPM
40.4 MPH

I called my local Subaru dealership (Mitchel Subaru - Canton, CT)and told them what code I had. They then called SOA.

SOA said the ECU had to be pulled and sent down to Cherry Hill for "Recalibration". The Service manager went on to say it had to do with an error in programming that portion of the code. Something to do with that control loop/circuit not being programmed for positive pressure (i.e. Boost). Pretty big oversight if you ask me.

Also, since the MAP sensor readings from my OBD II scan tool reach as high as 58 in.HG, it's a pretty safe assumption that the readings are absolute pressure not gage. Thus the freeze frame pressure was negative relative to atmospheric.

Excuse my ignorance, but how are you guys pulling the codes yourself?

Just got my 2nd CEL today while just putting along.
Trans - 5spd
Mileage - 3,265
Code - ?
Dealer - Jones Subaru


[This message has been edited by Zoomer (edited June 05, 2001).]

I'm using the EASE scan tool software for Windows on an older IBM 760XL Thinkpad notebook computer.

The software comes with an interface that connects between your computer and your car's OBD II diagnostic port.

The EASE software and interface is rather expensive and not quite as useful as I thought it would be. My biggest gripe is not really with the EASE software itself, but the OBD II specifications. The more parameters you scan the slower the update rate. For instance, scanning Timing advance, RPM, Caluated Load, MAP, Throttle position, Short term fuel trim, long term fuel trim, and O2 sensor voltage the parameters only update once every 2-3 seconds. Scanning just two parameters, Timing advance and RPM, it improves to about .25-.5 seconds. Still not fast enough for some of the things I'm trying to do.

With all that said, you would probably be better off with something cheaper like the Harrison R&D scan tool for Palm OS. This allows you to retrieve most of the same data as the EASE software, just minus the fancier graphing capabilities. The link to the website is in the "Links" section.

DAMNIT!
5-speed
683 miles 6/5/01
Code: havent checked **EDIT: 1443**
Dealer: Kelly Subaru, Tallahassee
Reset code, checked lines going to that evap box under the rear bumper.

[This message has been edited by djerickd (edited June 06, 2001).]

5spd sedan
3300miles about one month old
CEL p1443 vent solenoid valve
came on in 3rd about 4500rpm during steady moderate acceleration.
dealer (peninsula subaru in gorst/bremerton) checked valve/solenoid/hoses and found no problems, then he told me that this was the first time anyone had a 1443 code - so i had to school him about this wonderful i-club and the ce light log. cleared code and i now have 3600 miles - cel is still off.

[ June 07, 2001: Message edited by: Austin ]

Here I am, thought I had been spared... is there room for one more?

5 sp Sedan
3294 miles
Don't know the code yet.
Driving to work this morning. Had my 3000 mile service just yesterday... Co-oincidence???
No problems until now.
Mine was the runt of the NW Dyno Day litter, so I woulldn't really mind trying a new ECU :).

Oh well, here's another...on the way back from the dealer after picking up my plates!

Car is from 3rd allocation.

Transmission: Manual
Date/Mileage: 6/7, 530 miles
Code Retrieved: NA
Dealer: Flemington Subaru, Flemington, NJ
Dealer Response: NA

Car seemed to run just fine after throwing the CEL.

I was wondering when this will happen.....

Transmission: Manual
Date/Mileage: 06/07, 1500
Code Retrieved: edit: P1443-Vent Solenoid Valve
Dealer: Carr Subaru, Beaverton,OR
Dealer's Response:
edit: Contact subaru tech for further assistance and decode of data dump. checked blue vent valve, checked vent solenoid valve and hoses---no problem found at this time.
reset cel light and see if it comes back.

# Times: First time CEL

-initialWRX

[ June 07, 2001: Message edited by: initialWRX ]

6/27/01: first time p1443
1st allocation
5340 miles
EDIT: automatic wagon hehe

notes: car still ran fine at 130MPH :)

Pulled it myself, cleared it myself...

Frankly I'm not going to put my car out of commision for 3-5 days while they send my ECU off to be burned... I'll wait for the inevitable bulletin to come out then they'll have some on hand.

Jorge (RiftsWRX)
www.ProjectWRX.com

Got my check engine light at 2110 miles went out at 2227 miles.
Brought it to dealer. I believe the code was PO1443. They gave me a loaner car. The ECU has been removed and sent back to Subaru via Fed-Ex to be reprogrammed. I was told it would take 3 business days for it to be sent back to the dealer. I was told that this was the second WRX that they have done this for with no further problems after the re-install.

Maybe this is the definitive cure for the CE Light Problem.

Loaner car is a Legacy GT.
Nice car but it's an automatic. No Fun!

2nd CE light
1250 miles
I'm sure is probably the same code (1443)
I'm just gonna pull the batterly cable and let it sit to reset the computer. And jack up the car and double check the lines going to the evap box. Sugar said something about adding a clamp, might try that.

Transmission: Manual

Mileage on/off: 5476 / 5640

Code: P1443

Dealer: Jim Reed Subaru, Nashville, TN (serviced)
Tony Moore Subaru, Decatur, AL
(purchased)

Action: Dealer reset the ECU and informed me

that the gas cap was left loose. Of course, this is sheer nonsense; the problem is a design defect in the ECU, as this thread plainly establishes. Either the dealer did not ship the ECU to Subaru because it does not want to do warranty work (possible -- Jim Reed is known for this), or Subaru has failed to inform all dealers of the defect. Either way, Subaru had better fix this problem, or they face legal action.

Manual trans.
CEL on at about 680 miles for no apparent reason.
Went off following week (about 200 miles later) for no apparent reason.
Cancelled service appointment at dealer (Suburban Nissan Subaru, Troy, MI)
Hasn't come back on. Car performs well. Currently at 1300 miles.

Will take in for service if it comes back.

Transmission: Manual
Mileage: @3300
Code: P0303 - misfire in cylinder #3
Dealer: Tischer Subaru, Silver Spring, MD
Maintenance Action: Checked plug, wire, and coil. Cleared ECU memory. Test drove and problem did not re-occur.

Technician suspected fuel contamination, in particular water in the fuel, suggested I use a different fuel station.

Date: 6/29/01
Transmission: Manual
Mileage: ~6500
Allocation: 1st

CEL: Don't know the code, but it's a cam sensor. Dealer replaced sensor and it's been okay so far.

*Manual Transmission
*light came on July 5, 2001 @ 3494 miles; went off with no intervention on my part on July 7, 2001 @3605 miles
*no code has been pulled
*Carlsen Subaru, Redwood City
*I talked to the dealer's service department on the phone. Since the light had already gone off he said not to worry about it unless it comes on again. He mentioned that sometimes people don't get the gas cap on tight enough (not the case for me). He also mentioned that some of the cars have had a vacuum hose which was not attached (would not tell me which one). Finally he said that if it goes off again I should definitely bring it in because "any number of things can go wrong" with emissions systems these days...

Edit - January 15, 2002
Manufacture date: February 2001
*light reappeared on January 11, 2002 @ 10,800 miles; turned off with no intervention by me after approximately 100 miles
*P1443 code pulled
*Santa Cruz Subaru
*Made an appointment to drop off car so that the ECU can be sent to Japan for reprogramming. Loaner car will be provided. Santa Cruz has my business from now on.:D

* transmission (auto, manual)
* what date/mileage it went on/off
* what code was retrieved by the dealer (e.g. P1443)
* name of dealer
* what action the dealer took (e.g. ordered O2 sensor, drain solenoid)

Manual Transmission
2275 miles
no code yet, in shop as we speak
Flemington Subaru
none yet, but will be covered by warranty

Good thing I was already bringing the car in for service on tail lights that came dead on arrival, so they should be able to fix both in one shot.

transmission: manual
mileage on: 4500
mileage off: 4550 (dealer reset)
code: P1443
dealer: Barber Subaru (Ventura, CA)
action: dealer didn't know what to do, i told him to order new Vent Control Solenoid (but looks like ECU needs programming?)

A while back I had a cel on my 5-spd wagon. Gotta love my.subaru.com :)

Service Provider: Bertera Subaru, Inc.
Service Date: 6/12/01
Mileage: 773
Repair Order #: 45887
Service Description: Warranty ORVR Evaporative Vent Control Solenoid Valve <--- They found water in the solenoid valve.

I asked them if they did anything to prevent it in the future and they kinda gave me a vacant stare and said" "uhhh... no".

So if some of us are taking it to the dealer and they find water in the solenoid.. shouldn't that mean that SOA should be trying to prevent crud from getting in there.. instead of reprogramming ECU's?

* Manual
* 7/16/01 CE turned on ~6500 mi
* P1443
* Stevens Creek Subaru
* Pulled ECU out, sent it to SOA for reprogamming of the flash

Note: There are 4 WRXs at Stevens Creek Subaru with their ECUs pulled and sent to SOA for re-flashing. The front man for the garage said that they are sending every ECU with the P1443 code back to SOA for re-flashing.

* Manual
* 7/13/01 CE on 5525 miles
* P1443 (pulled myself)
* 7/15/01 CE light went off(or didn't come back on after starting car) ~ 5650 miles
* 7/17/01 inadvertantly cleared computer(I assume) when disconnecting battery to install TT.

If it comes back on I'll pull it again and contact dealer.

First CEL
5-speed Wagon
7/21 8200 Miles
Code 1443
Superior Subaru called SOA for guidance. Dealer says that my ECU must be sent in for mods.
I know someone else posted details of SOA having extra ECMs floating around. Now I have to dig for one.
Reset code, light out for now.

3/4 tank of Amoco 93 octane
93 degrees in traffic slowing down when light came on.
No other problems noted

* First CEL
* 5spd sedan
* silencer w/K&N
* occured @ 450 miles on 7/24/01, 8a EST
* no code yet (I suspect it's 0303) edit: P0304
* Beechmont Subaru, Cincinnati

Comments:
* CEL went on, off, on, off in space of 1.3 miles to work
* happened both times in 1st b/t 2000 & 3500 RPM
* ~ 75 degrees with high humidity, dry roads
* car noticably mis-fired (lurched) a couple times for each CEL
* 3/4 gas tank with 94 Shell
* checked gas cap (it was tight); unscrewed & re-tightened
* will drive it some more before taking to dealer for diagnostics

Edit: The CEL actually started FLASHING later in the day ... took it immediately to the dealer and they got a "P0304". They changed the plug and I'm back in business ...

* manual
* 07.19.01 (CEL came on)
* P1443 (VENT CONTROL)
* Flemington Subaru (NJ)
* Cleared Code (Light was off the day I brought it to them; it was on for 3 days before). They said they were waiting on information from Subaru

* 5 speed sedan
* 7600 Miles
* Got CEL upon start up on a HOT (95 F) and humid day.
* Reset ECU myself and light went off.

-BrianK

I haven't had my CEL since a few months ago (touch wood) but I noticed while installing my hitch that one of the three hoses to the evap cannister was missing a clamp.

Anyone else's like this?

Glenn

AAAaaargh! Guess who finally threw a CEL this weekend?

Man, I thought I'd dodged the bullet and got a first-allocation WRX that WASN'T going to code-out like many others have.

Well, it finally happened:

~4400Miles
First Allocation WRX Wagon 5MT
Going ~70 light cruising (off boost)
Code: 1443 (yep...)

Dealer was impressed that I predicted the code before it was pulled. They were starting to give me a big line about "Well its saturday and you don't have an appointment so you might have to leave it for a few days..."

Well, anywho code is cleared and hasn't come back yet, they've ordered a replacement drain valve-whatchamacallit.

Cheers.

You should have them call the techline and get the ECU reflashed.

Originally posted by Glenn Wallace
I haven't had my CEL since a few months ago (touch wood) but I noticed while installing my hitch that one of the three hoses to the evap cannister was missing a clamp.

Anyone else's like this?

Glenn

Mine is like that too. I've had 2 CE lights

5spd Sedan
7600 miles
2nd time, p1443

Lucky me, I get to join up :)

* transmission manual 2002 wrx sport wagon

* what date/mileage it went on/off -- 828 Miles on, Reset by dealer at 848ish

* what code was retrieved by the dealer - P1443 - Big surprise!

* name of dealer - Vanbortel Subaru

* what action the dealer took - Was very familiar with this error, was stating that they would probably be replacing / reflashing the ecu. Said if I had any further problems with it that they would replace the vent. (Basically that this meant on occassion that I was venting fuel) Nice guy, saw the car on a Saturday when closed just to pull the error code. Really appreciate that!

Now at just over 7,700 miles.

5-speed manual, sedan. Only mod is a K&N filter panel.

Try to use Sunoco 94 octane exclusively.

The car is driving far better than pre- or post-break-in periods.

No CEL light at all.

* manual
* 3500miles
* P1443
* Austin Subaru
* They sent it back to SOA, and then it was temporarily lost in the mail for a week. Got a Enterprise pos car that stunk so bad I made them replace it, got a Jimmy in stead. When I got the car back it had a bent license plate and scratched bumber (underneath) that I can't prove happened while at the dealer...

The CE light has not come on again, thankfully!

Not looking forwad to next service.

Oh, I washed the car before I turned it in so they wouldn't send it through a car wash. Instead they just sprayed tons of gunk on the tires that was thrown on the paint when I drove it away.

-Anders

Transmission manual

First time August 2 then August 16 with 1200 Km

#0457 Evap problem.

Gemini Motors

Purge solenoid hose was off at "T" connector, reattached hose & cleared code.

MAnual trans,
delivered in April,
~4000 miles, got P1443, after turning on the AC on the highway.
Santa cruz subaru

ECU has been re-programmed, no worries.

* transmission (manual)
* 6K+ went on/Reset by dealer
* Dealer equipment down. No code retrieved
* Garcia Subaru, Albq, NM
* Dealer sent ECU in for reprogramming. "They had several WRX's in for this problem" No problems since.

* transmission
- manual
* what date/mileage it went on/off
- August 20, 2001 / 2780 / on
* what code was retrieved by the dealer (e.g. P1443)
- O2 intake sensor (didn't get the code)
* name of dealer
- Subaru of Manchester, NH
* what action the dealer took (e.g. ordered O2 sensor, drain solenoid)
- Ordered and replaced O2 sensor. Ordered on the 20th and reset the light. Then replaced one week later.

Transmission: Automatic

Date CEL on: 9/3/2001

Date CEL off: Didn't go off

Miles: 1488

Code Pulled: P1443

Service Dept: Manfredi Subaru

Repsonse: Pulled ECM and sent it to SOA for flash and reprogramming, will pick up the car on 9/11/2001. We'll see what happens from there...

Wagon
Transmission: manual
CEL came on on 9/3/01
2860 miles
Took to dealer on 9/6/01
Dealer informed me it is in fact p1443
Albany Subaru in Calif
Scheduled to take car in on 9/10/01 so that dealer can send ECU back to Subaru
Will supply rental. Dealer quoted 3 to 5 working days.
Filled gas tank 20 minutes ago and cel went off.

5MT Sedan

9-6-01, 6,800 miles

Haven't been to the dealer yet, but this is the second CEL I've gotten. First was 1443. Dealer cleaned solenoid valve connection and applied dielectric grease to terminals.

This time I may ask them to reprogram the ECU.

I happened to glance at the instrument panel at the moment the CEL lit up. I was simply cruising on the interstate at the time.

Blue WRX wagon

first allocation, first shipment

approx 4000 miles

Performance down and fuel consumption up

PO1443 (i believe as dealer will not answer the question straight - will only say emmissions issue)


No previous issues

ECU pulled out and sent to NJ but now caught up in FAA ground hold.

(silver second shipment WRX sedan 3000 miles no issues yet)

5mt
7600 kms
code 1443 (vent control solenoid valve)
willowdale subaru
the dealer reset the ecu and if it happens again they will replace the solenoid valve.It went off on 9/11 (the darkest of days)

5mt
2nd allocation
cel on 9/4 at 3050 miles
p01443
Borcherding Subaru replaced a vent hose by the fuel tank (?) took all of five minutes
darryl

I finally become a member of this sad family, this is my first!! I'm so proud:

Let's see:
5 speed Sport wagon, Silver (if it matters)
Mileage on: 3066
Mileage off: currently at 3076 and counting.
I've restarted the car twice.

It's 2 o'clock in the morning, so the dealer is not open. I'll shoot for tomorrow. BTW, the dealer is Subaru of Schaumburg.

BTW, it just might be the vent solnoid problem. I had to muck with the charcoal canister when I installed my trailer hitch. I really hope it's not P0303, misfire in no.3 cylinder. That would suck!!

I'll keep you guys updated.

Another thing:
Car was under moderate load, I was accelerating from a light, going around a gentle curb onto Lake Shore Drive from Sheridan (for those of you in Chicago). I think I was in second gear, doing about 40 mph, shifting to third gear (maybe). I'll keep you guys updated.

Car has no engine mods (yet). Although, I do have the 20 sedan rear bar, Rev-lab Al endlinks, UK 17" wheels, Bridgstone RE011 tires, and the aforemantioned trailer hitch. I don't see how any of these should cause a CEL.

Mike

:cool:

Manual
5880 Miles
P1443
Maine Mall Motors Subaru
Reset CEL, needed more time to diagnose trouble. Apparently they have not run into this before.

Transmission:Manual

Light on: 10/02/01-3012 miles

Taking to Jack Miller Subaru of Olathe on Thursday 10/4, will report what they tell me.

Car was almost on empty (low fuel light came on several minutes after CEL). Was moderately accelerating away from an intersection.

Have always thought that I was not getting the performance I expected, but didn't have anything to compare to, and thought it was pretty subjective. My gas mileage is something I have wondered about though, I drive VERY moderately, virtually no hard acceleration, maybe once or twice a tank, and I am getting 16 MPG. Maybe this is all related.

10/4/01 Aha! The dreaded 1443! Taking it back in Monday at which time they are going to whisk my ECU back to Subaru for a quick reprogramming. They did say it could be affecting my performance and MPG.

When he came out and told me they were going to send my computer back to Subaru, I said "Oh, code P1443, huh?". He looked very surprised and said, "Uh, yes."

11/13/01 Took the car in the next Monday and got it back on Thursday. Subaru paid for the rental car. A month later haven't had a bit of trouble and the performance is markedly improved. Unfortunately the improved performance has kept my gas mileage from improving because I can't keep my foot out of it.

(See earlier post).

As expected, CEL was due to code #1443. The dealership claims that there has been no technical bulletin to date regarding this problem.

I am confused as to why some users have been saying that they were able to get their ECU's replaced or reprogrammed.

By the time I got into the dealership the CEL had reset but they were still able to read the code. No work was done.

Ok, got it too, twice! The first time it was reset.

* manual
* early September / 10500 km (6500 miles) (Second occurence)
* P1443, what else...
* Gatineau , Subaru, Quebec, Canada
* Sent the ECU to be reprogrammed in Toronto. Lost the car for 5 days. Did not reappear since (I'm at 14000 km now). The first occurence the code was reset. It took 4 weeks to get ready to do the work, I had to plan for it.

Hope that fixes it for good...

Matt

fourth time my cel has came on 3000,5000,6000,and now 7000 miles respectively
tranni 5 speed
camshaft sensor

finally talked to manager made him call subaru scheduled an apointment with rep

* manual
* Oct 7, 2001
* 6400 Miles

will edit tomorrow after I take it to dealer...

* manual
* Oct 7, 2001
* 6400 Miles
*Gas level 2/3 tank
*No apparent loss of performance though I did try to keep it below 3500 RPM on the way home.

Spent the day driving around Mt. Rainier National Park. Didnt drive hard at all. Had dinner at the National Park lodge, when I came out and started her up CEL.

No mods, always premium gas, gas cap put on with 3+ clicks every time. Gas level never below 1/4 tank

will edit tomorrow after I take it to dealer...

Dont have the codes with me--will enter them later-however:

Basically the computer was saying that cylinders 1 & 3 were misfiring when they werent.

They have sent the chip to New Jersey to have it reprogrammed-I am driving a crappy legacy (though I am not complaining - loaner cars are awesome) til at least monday.

Michael

*Manual
*twice-i thapens when i first start the car
-just around 3000 miles
-about 6500
*both times the dealer told me I had a misfire in cylinder #3
*they reset the computer and told my i had nothing to wory about
*Jonh Elway West Golden, CO
They pretty much refused to do anything els

* manual
* CE light came on at 125 miles
* pulled a p0440 code (even though i had clicked the gas cap eight times)

* 50 miles after having it looked at by the dealership, got another CE light (this time i had clicked the gas cap twelve times and i never top off)
* light still on, will edit once i bring it to the dealer

edit:
* after having 3 CELs, brought it into dealership, dealership replaced gas cap, thinking it might have been faulty (leaky)
* after a 4th CEL, left car at dealership; dealership discovered something was disconnected/loose (don't have the sheet with me right now)
* after two tankfuls of gas, so far, so good -- finally

Manual
Light on at 164xx miles 10/05/01
Light out 80 miles later when dealer cleared it
2700 rpm in 5th
p1443
Fuel around 3/8 tank

(Edit: added info)

****Manual
****1200 miles
came on while ac was running on highway going 50

* Manual
* just short of 10K miles
* It went on the afternoon after filling up w/ 94 in the am.
* Tank almost full
* around 45mph in 4th ~ 2000 rpm
* went off by itself the next day
* called dealer - they didn't want to see it unless it didn't go out by itself.

* manual
* 10/14/01 12000 miles
* vin 502575
* car in dealer on Thursday
* Go Subaru (GR, MI)
* what action the dealer took
Mine went on (12,000 miles) on Friday, after getting on to the highway, went off by morning. Saturday it rained and when going into a corner the tail end steeped out a little and the check engine light is back on. Going to the dealer will put up the code. Still love the car though. Light back off. Oh well they are still going to look at it.
Bob

* manual
* 10/16/01/ ~13000 miles
* p1443.
* Green Valley Subaru (Fairfield CA)
* wouldn't you know it, the stupid CEL goes off when the delear looks at it, but they pulled the above code. told me to bring it back in if this happens again. they are aware of the reprograming issue.

I have had the car since March 29th, and besides the clutch studder, this is the first real problem.
chad

*Manual
*approx. 400 miles on July 23rd, two days after picking up car
*P1443 (Evap. Control Module)
*Brewster Subaru, although bought at Rye Subaru.
*Brewster Sub. sent computer to SOA, re-programmed, and shipped
back after 5 days. Dealer's service Tech. drove the car HARD in front
of my face, made me mad. No Complaint filed.
*~7200 miles, no issues since.

later
phatride01

manual trans
12,000 miles
no CEL noticed
Carter Subaru

1. Rough idle at startup, feels like a cylinder or two is not working. Severe hesitation during acelleration.
2. While driving car it loosses all power for a split second like either fuel of spark has been cut off.
Goes in Friday the 19th of Oct

Greg Downing

5MT, 9100 miles P1443 fuel evap solenoid

MIL was on shrieden's wrx. Checked/cleared w/obd-2 scanner.

5MT
stock
~3000 km - vent control solenoid (P1443)
~6800 km - vent control solenoid again (P1443)
Westboro Auto Imports, Ottawa.

Didn't experience any problems driving car after check engine light illuminated. Check engine light turned itself off ~100 km later.

Dealership will flash ECU. Very easy, no arguing needed.

Dave.

5MT
stock
12000 km - (P0303) Misfire cylinder #3
15000 km - (P0303) Misfire cylinder #3
Westboro Auto Imports, Ottawa.

Both occured after having used the car for about 10-20km and then turning the car off and then restarting the car withing 10min of shutoff. Both times happened at idle and i did notice the car was idling a bit rough both times. Both times dealer reset ECU.

Last time (10/23/01) they told me it might have something to do with the "aftermarket" alarm system which is tied in somehow in some fashion to cylinder#3's wiring. They siad this could be causing the problem as it an aftermarket alarm (even though i ordered the car with the alarm and they either installed it themselves, or shipped it somehwere to have the alarm installed) They said the will be contacting Subaru to determine an appropriate course of action.

Chris

Auto Sedan

on at 1000 CEL on for the hole week.
the dealer turn it off.
no code shown.

at 5000 and turn of by it self after 3 days.

dealer sent computer to SOA for reprogram.(took them 3 days to come back. got a loaner car)

over 6000 now, no CEL yet

Manassa Subaru, Manassas, VA

manual transmission

10/20/01; 9,200 miles on, off next morning

no symptoms

P0340 camshaft position sensor

Homestead Subaru

pulled code, checked sensor- tested OK, but replaced it anyway to play it safe, reset ECU

Big Sky WRX

CEL on at around 5700

Codes: 0301 and 0303.
Dealer cleared codes and did 4 driving cycles. Said there wasn't any thing else wrong. That they were erroneous codes.
Dealer: Frederick Motor Co., Frederick MD

The CEL has come on 4 other times since.

once around 7000 ( I took off gas cap and then put it back on, light was gone when started it up again).

once around 8800 ( could not get it go off, so I tried the 4 key cycle)

once around 10000 ( again it would not go off. did the 4 key cycle).

and the last time was around 11500 ( this time around 11600 it went off after it had sat for awhile).


Unfortunately I didn't get the exact mileage and haven't had the codes pulled yet for the other 4 times.

Discord

* transmission = manual
* date/mileage it went on = 10-30-01 / 8847
* code I retrieved = P1443
* name of dealer = unimportant
* what action the dealer took = diagnosis turned up no problems, so ECM mailed off to distributor for re-programming.

second allocation WRX wagon
transmission = manual
date/mileage it went on = 10-30-01 / 11005
code I retrieved = P1443
name of dealer = Burlington Subaru, Burlington, VT
what action the dealer took = service appt scheduled for 11-9-01 to have the ECU reflashed, said that SOA is so backed up reflashing the ECUs that they don't want to see it for a week. The dealer also stated that they have seen a few of the same problem with the 6cyl legacys. My wife is not pleased with the check engine light having been on, especially since the WRX was purchased to replace an Outback that she thought was a "death mobile".

* AUTOMATIC
* last week with 1500 miles
* code was "system to lean"
* Grand Prix Subaru of NY
* reset computer and advised me to remove my aftermarket intake and blow off valve

* manual
* 11/2/01, approximately 10830 on, 10986 off
* PO457
* Kelly Subaru
* cleared code and road tested

* 11/7/01, 11374 miles
* unsure of taking to dealer yet (too far) - how do you pull the codes yourself?
* considering resetting ECU myself

MFG DATE = 03/01
transmission = manual
* date/mileage it went on = 11/11/01 / 10500
* code I retrieved = P1443
* name of dealer = did not go
* I cleared the code, will monitor it over next few days, if it re-appears I will call dealer or SOA and see what they want to do.

* 02 Sportwagon, 5MT
* CEL on at 7002, 11/11/01. Off at 7080 11/12/01
* P0303, Misfire on #3 Cyl.
* Burt Subaru, Littleton, CO
* ECU sent to SoA for re-flash

* CEL came on during low-speed parking lot driving
* Dealer tech staff knowledgeable about the P0303, still contacted SoA to be sure.
* OBW provided as loaner
* Back in service 11/14/01

-Joe

* 02 Sportwagon, 5MT
* CEL on at 22015, 11/14/01. Off following morning at startup.
* P1443, Fuel Evap Solynoid.
* Metro Subaru, Somerset MA
* Reset and followed instructions per Service Manual

This is the 3rd time I've gotten a P1443. All they do is reset it.

--kC

2002 Sport Wagon
5MT
13,260 miles
code: P1443-vent control solenoid
Dealer: Carter Sube, Seattle Washington
CEL popped on while crusing at 60mph, scanned with pocketlogger.
Will call Carter this morning to see what the game plan is and how
they are addressing this problem. Hopefully they have gotten smart and have replacement ECU's instead of pulling the ECU and sending it away for reflashing which means no WRX for a while.
Greg Downing

*02 WRX sedan Manual
*~7000 miles, three times so far
*2nd time, P0303, Misfire - haven't checked for the 3rd time. This apparently was the only code stored, even though it was checked during the second CEL.
*Purchased at Dwyer, haven't returned for CEL
*A friend pulled the code while the CEL was on the 2nd time. All three times the CEL came on when the car was started hot, and operating less than 5 minutes. The CEL is on right now, but the first two times it went of after a couple driving cycles.

*WRX sedan manual tranny
*sub 1000/2948
*P0457(Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)/P0303 (misfire cyl. 3)
*cleared them both with my scan tool

*no mods, Mobil 93 used for every tank since new, except this tank which is Exxon 93 during which I got the misfire code
I did get the P0303 after hot-starting my car, but I had not been driving hard any time reasonably near that time (maybe not driving hard was the problem!;) )

Since Exxon now owns Mobil, I wonder if they'll keep separate gas refineries? (things that make you go "hmmm")
darryl

2002 Sedan
5MT
4,769 miles
code: P1443 - vent control solenoid

CEL came on while crusing at 50mph. Dealer needs to remove ECU and have it reflashed. Car will be left at dealer for approx. three days while ECU is shipped some place. Free rental will be provided by dealer. No modifications, car well taken care of, no other problems.

WRX Sedan
5 speed
5073 miles

P0303 mis-fire no. 3 cyl
cleared while I waited. Suggested bad tank of gas.

transmission: manual

what date/mileage: August @10k

what code: vent control solenoid

dealer: Metric Subaru

action the dealer took:scanned, and reset...did not come back.

Although...yesterday, CEL came back on. Haven't brought to dealer yet.

Both times, CEL came on in 4th gear, while picking holes through traffic, with lots of rapid on and off throttle. Will post when this CEL diagnosed.

Wrx sedan 5spd

1500 miles

went mysteriously off 200 miles later

2002 5 spd wagon
CEL ON: ~1000 mi 11/30 after KK meet driving around 70 mph on the Freeway, tank about 3/4 full
Code: P0453 (Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit High)
Dealer: Irvine Subaru (only one open Sat, 12/1)
Dealer suggested poor quality gas and recommended Chevron and 76. Cleared code and test drove.

Filled up with Chevron 91 12/3. Light went off after fill up; CEL came back on after about 50 mi of driving (1200 mi), again on the highway. Taking it to the dealer Friday (next open appt).

Always used 91 oct. First fill up @ Shell, second @ Chevron.

UPDATE 12/7: Light was off, ASSAEL pulled code, got P0453, did emission test, found no defect.

UPDATE 12/10: Filled up gas with Shell (service director at ASSAEL said I can put any gas brand I want, as long its 91). Light came back on after about 50 mi. Took car to dlr on Tues. 12/11. Dlr claims there is short somewhere, and they need to keep car. Got Chevy Metro rental (just shoot me now) w NO POWER STEERING! I want them to fix the CEL, but I don't want to drive a POS metro.

UPDATE 12/13: Dlr called and told me something is loose in the ECU, so they ordered a new ECU. I'll get the WRX back till they get the part.

UPDATE: 12/27: New ECU is installed, 12/28 Check engine light is back on. Had dealer check it again!! This time they think it's a Fuel Pressure Sensor. New Part is ordered.

UPDATE: 1/14/02: Fuel Pressure Sensor part has arrived. 1/15: I took the car to the dealer. He quoted me 2-3 hours, but the technician says, "No Way! That sensor is in the fuel tank. We have to drop the rear driveshaft, and the fuel tank to get to it. It'll be at least a day to do it. The dealer didn't want to give me a rental for 2-3 hours, but agreed to get me a rental. Enterprise didn't have any Chevy Metros (thank the lord!) and so I got a Park Avenue. It's a far cry from the WRX, but it's nice. Hopefully this is the end of my CEL woes.

UPDATE: 1/26/02: The car hasn't been driven much because I'm driving my old MX6 to make sure stuff still works. CEL is back on today after putting gas and driving about 60 miles. AARRGH!! Those idiots at Assael are quite incompetent at fixing this problem. SOA is going to get an angry call from me Monday AM.

Trans: Manual
Date On: 12/01/01 (8367 miles - came on when I started car)
Date Off: 12/04/01 CEL reset (8409 miles)
Code: P1443
Dealer: Morristown Subaru
Action:

- Reset CEL and ordered new vent valve. They will let me know when it comes in. Service manager indicated that nearly all the WRXs they have sold generated this code. They have made SOA aware of it but to their knowledge SOA was not going to issue a recall.
- 12/10 : Reset eliminated CEL, dealer cleaned out evaporative canister and sealed with silicon. Found lots of cob webs in canister and hoses. Dealer said this was a common problem with Subarus. Retested ECU and found no further codes. Did not replace vent valve.

Trans: Manual
Date On: 12/03/01 (15K miles - came on while shooting through traffic (rapid on and off throttle )

Code: vent controll solenoid
Dealer: Metric Subaru
Action the dealer took: scanned, and reset...did not come back. Dealer also noticed that there was next to no pressure in the fuel tank (read about .01 psi)with about 1/2 tank. Opening and closing gas cap did not cause any change, as if locked up. After ECU reset, CEL went away, and fuel tank- pressure function returned to normal.

had at 968 miles and again at 2450
took it to dealer explained that SOA will recode ecu these. dealer sent ECU away it came back no issues to date...

Trans: 5 speed
CEL on at 9430 miles
misfire of cylinders 1 & 3
bad injectors....
CEL off at 9435 miles...

I got 2 CELs in the space of about 90 miles, first was reset by the dealership, they reported it to be an evap leak code (P0437?)

Next one was the same thing and they replaced my fuel cap (they said it was cracked)

We'll see if that was it, hopefully so.

- Richard.

02 WRX Wagon
9600 miles
Both CELs in 5th gear, Freeway cruising about 65mph.

Got the CEL again yesterday!

Again I was cruising the Freeway 70mph, still awaiting a callback from SOA about my ABS and CEL problems.

I'm guessing it's the same code (Evap leak) Can't believe I have to take the car in again!!

That's 3 times in 3 tanks of gas.

-Richard

DEC 27th UPDATE: turns out there was a loose hose on the "drain valve" in the rear of the car (guess they didn't spot it the first 3 times!) The hose was reattached but I still got the CEL, so they tellme my ECM needs recalibrating. I have to take the car in Jan 2nd and leave it there while my ECM is shipped back to SOA, recalibrated, shipped back and reinstalled. I get to drive some crappy Taurus or something meanwhile. :(

I got a flashing CEL for like 15 seconds after I had installed a Unichip and Uppipe, went for a drive then slammed on the gas in second gear. I think I took it to 6500rpm it was running fine and stong but the light blinked at me then went away. *WEIRD* :confused:

Car: WRX Sedan
Trans: 5MT
Miles: 5557
Conditions: 4th gear highway on the way to work, just cruising
Code: P1443 Vent Control Solenoid
Dealer: Austin Subaru
Scheduled to reprogram the ECU after the holidays. CEL went off a few days later at 5670 miles

6600 miles
my first CEL
god its annoying
i noticed it on the highway
before I got on i did a sharp right turn where the ABS kicked in
maybe thats why?

what do i do :(

PM ME

After 5 check engine lights they are reprogramming the ECU they say it will take three days. No codes given, the other times it reset itself.

Car: WRX Wagon 5-spd
Mileage: ~8500 on ~8650 off ~8700 on
Dealership: Royal Moore Subaru, Hillsboro OR
Code: P0303?? Misfire

They want to send my ECU for "reprogramming" next week. They will provide a rental as part of my warranty service.

BTW, these guys took my car in this morning with no appointment on my way to work. They have a really great service department.

6200 miles p0303

I have hesitation on boost in all gears. SOA is going to have my dealer (Wentworth) take a look at it when I have the oil pump leak taken care of.
In what cases do dealers seem to be sending the ECU back for reprogramming? I was under the impression it was for p1443 not p0303?
VIN ********2G508621
PM with any info, thanks!

CAR: WRX Sedan
VIN# 506295
Peninsula Subaru in Gorst Washington
Occurred between 6500 and 7300 miles so far.
Transmission: Automatic
Five times into the dealership, each time I got the CEL I also had an Automatic Transmission Temp light start blinking.

Four Cures so far:
1st Replace the Mass air flow sensor
2nd Replace the O2 sensor
3rd Replace the ECM and TCM - Transmission Control module
4th Remove the mask from the hood

Since all of the problems occurred in the rain the dealership has decided that the mask is holding water and dumping water into the engine when I accelerate. This is even though the problem occurred at 20 mph with no acceleration the first time and at approximately 30 mph and slowing the last time. I am going to talk to them about getting the ECM reprogrammed. I hope that will be the final cure.

Trans: Manual

Date On: 12/17/01 (17K miles - came on while cruising @ 70 mph(steady throttle), blinked 3 times then extinguished. About 100 miles later, CEL came back on, but steady. CEL extinguished on it's own about 400 miles(4 days) later.

Code: vent controll solenoid...AGAIN

Dealer: Metric Subaru :)

Action the dealer took: SOA Tech re-flashed the Eprom, while at the dealer. Dealer setup date for many WRXs to gather for massive flash session. IMHO, much much better than sending ECM back to SOA. ECM had to be accessed for flashing...not done through OBD II port.

Car: WRX 5spd Wagon
Miles: 6800
Code: P0303
Diag: Misfire in cyl #3.

The dealer reset my ECU and sent me on my way. He said it could be due to water in my gas tank or some dodgy gas. I only ever fill up with premium though...:rolleyes:

Car: WRX sedan
Tranny: 5 MT
Miles: 3870
Dealership: Carter, Seattle WA
Code: p0303, misfire in cylinder #3
Action: Checked connections and cleared the code. Claimed nothing was unusual upon inspection. Fixed under warranty. I noted that the CEL came on as I was idling on a really rainy evening.

Mileage: 6342 on a Manual
Code P0303-misfire on # 3 cylinder
Came on also while idleing in a steady downpoar. Dealer ordered a #3 cylinder coil, which is a different fix than I've read on this thread. Will update when part comes in.

I have a 2002 WRX with 7500 miles on it....about a week ago I had an oil change, and the threads in the oil pan were toast, so Auburn Subaru helped me tremendously by changing the pan out in 24 hours...GOOD JOB GUYS!!!

Then the really bad thing happened; I was sitting at a stoplight, when the Check Engine Light came on. As I started accelerating from the stoplight, I noticed a definite lack of power...I drove home, then back to the Subaru dealer in Auburn.....now this was at 4pm on a Friday afternoon, and I had no idea what to expect...apparently the computer dropped #3 cylinder, and the code that came out told the guys in Service to send the ECU back to Subaru for re-programming. This is the first time I've had any problems with this car, and the 7500 were not easy miles.....but lo and behold the Auburn Subaru guys came through....they gave me a 99 Impreza to drive until my car gets fixed.....although it sure doesn't do 0-60 in 5.4 seconds....and it's an automatic...but at least I have a car till mine is fixed.

I was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem....I have heard about resets, but never taking the computer out to reprogram it.

Thanks...and a tip of my hat to the guys in the service department at Auburn Subaru.

You said the oil pan threads were toast--please explain. Who changed the oil previously? Why were the drain plug threads stripped?

The first oil change at 3000 was done at a Subaru dealer in Yakima.....the last one at Auburn Subaru...when the mechanic pulled out the drain plug, he noticed rips in the threads....so I asked if I could look at the threads, as I am a journeyman machinist. I looked at the threads on the drain plug, and they were about 30% gone....the pan side showed double-crested threads, which leads me to believe it was either a factory defect, or on the first oil change, the plug wasn't threaded into the pan properly. But I would probably believe it was a defect from the factory...could have been soft steel in the plug material...a number of things could cause thread galling...unless they missed the tolerance between the plug and the pan.
BTW...the dang computer going out is the first electronic problem I've had, and I've put some hard miles on the car already.

coach,

not me but i've heard of numerous people getting their ecu's flashed. do a search and you might come up with something.

the bunny

* WRX Wagon
* Dealership: Austin Subaru in Austin, TX
* Miles: 11 and again at 120 (brand new car)
* Codes: P0171, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304

P0171 - engine is running lean
P030x - cylinder misfire (x = cylinder number)

Both CELs had all the above codes; the first time the dealership thought it may just be some minor just-fresh-from-the-factory thing and cleared the codes without further diagnostics.

The second time the dealership wanted to look. A disconnected vacuum line was found and once reconnected, the engine ran better of course, and the CELs stopped occuring. The CEL has not triggered since the fix.

Being a brand new car, this was a frustrating experience but I figured it was something minor. Luckily it was!

Oh dear God.

Almost lost count of the number of P0457 CEL's:

CEL... Reset by dealer
CEL... New Fuel Cap installed by dealer
CEL... Reset by dealer
CEL... Drain Pipe fixed by dealer
CEL... SOA reprogrammed my ECM

and now guess what, less than 200 miles after my new ECM...

CEL.

Do I have any constructive comments or advice for others?? No, I'm just really upset, my WRX is not well and SOA can't fix it.

- Richard.

WRX Sedan 5-speed w/3000 miles
CODE: P0303 (misfire in #3 cylinder) :mad:
The CEL was steady-on, not on-off-on
Dealer: Dellenbach Motors, Fort Collins, CO

Action: Dealer took a look, stuck his thumb in his ass (where his head was) and said nothing was wrong. He said it might be a problem with the gasoline in the winter time around here (additives and stuff). Suggested maybe a fuel injector cleanor or octane booster. Yeah right. Not gonna pay extra on top of the price of supreme gas. If something is wrong with the engine, they better fix it next time.

I'll check the spark plug wires like I've seen in other posts, and maybe get some sealant against moisture for them (although it's pretty dry here).

WRX wagon 5MT
CEL at 7700 Mi, OFF at 7800 and ON again at 7900.
Code P0303, misfire cyl.#3
Wentworth Subaru
Action: ECU sent for reprogramming. They are also checking on the decelleration noise issue.

Jess

5 Speed Man
3100 miles
Code ?
Throttle Sensor
Reset by Wentworth- Portland OR

CEL came on at a steady 60mph. There was a pulse (loss of power) when the light came on. There was a loss of power in the high-boost range, 3000-6000 rpm, which went away after several days (without reseting). CEL light went off the day after it came on.

Wentworth said it only needed to be reset not reflashed.

* 5 speed
* 01/14/02...8,400
* P0442 (evaporative emission control system malfunction)
* Jack Miller Subaru, KCMO
* tightened fuel cap, reset light

Light came on at a steady 55MPH and stayed solid.

So Far I've had the CEL come on 4 times.

MT WRX Wagon

#1- Early Sept, ~5000 mi
Code -? (Loose Gas Cap, guessing P0457)
Dinneen Subaru (Cheyenne, WY)
Tightened Cap

#2- Late Sept., ~6000 mi
P0457
Me and my OBD-II Scanner
Decided to pay more attention to gas cap tightness

#3- Late Nov., ~10000 mi
P0457
Carlsen Subaru (Redwood City, CA)
ECM reprogrammed

#4- Early Dec, ~10500 mi
P0457
Carlsen Subaru (Redwood City, CA)
Put plastic hose ties on hoses leading to/from charcoal
canister in the rear and on some vac. lines up front under the hood

Manual
January 15, 2002; 21,248 (this time)
P0340
Subaru of Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks CA
Reset

I pull these quite often it seems. It is most often in hard acceleration during cornering with less than 1/2 a tank of gas. They usually reset/go off when I fill up.

This one occurred with a full tank. The service advisor told me I needed to slow down. He said it was a cam shaft position sensor going off at 6200 rpm. I said, "but the redline is 7200 rpm" He responded that I was only going 25mph. That was a bit confusing to be honest. I think 25mph is about right for that rpm in 1st gear.
We'll see how this goes.

- Manual
-9600 miles
-P0420 Catalyst efficiancy fault
- occured while cruising on highway, part throttle, Sunday night.

-- took to dealer Monday, they cleared and sent me on my way, said "its a computer glitch and there is no fix, I cleared it, it probably won't come back." Came back on tonight, Wednesday.

*manual tranny
*7500 aprox mi went on and off twice
*didn't tell me the code just said it had a bugg
*betera subaru
*replaced whole circiut board under dash

Which circuit board? That's a new one--I don't think anyone else has reported that fix.

* manual
* 1/21
* 13052 miles
* P????
* William's Autoworld(MI dealership)
* Said something about the vent control solenoid and the evaporative emission control system as well as mentioned the charcoal canister for emissions(?), and possibly caused by an overfull gas tank...had only 1/2 tank!! Said it could have also been a glitch. Ahhhh man....come on. I want a new WRX!!! It's a lemon!

:lol: :lol:
-JR

P0457 - Lots of them. (already logged)
Current Dealer explanation is a "blocked Fuel Ventilation system " (rear of the car?) from going off road (it was "full of dirt".)

More info as I find out.

- Richard

3000 miles- - "No Code" On-while cruising on highway
Off-in 2 days
-Dealer states probably gas cap loose (happened with a 1/4 tank of gas)

4000 miles- - P0303 On-while accelerating in 3rd- not redline
Off- in 3 days
-Dealer states likely bad fuel(Mobil 93 octane?). He states next time he will do further diagnostics.

Here's my dilemma... I just bought an AEM intake, and want to install it, but I don't want the dealer blaming my new intake for my next CEL. Do any of you guys with these CEL problems already have mods on your cars that the dealers are giving you a hard time for?

mines was just a loose-gas cap

phew

Manual
1/27/02 - ON
~13,500 miles
P0303
Burt Subaru (Englewood, CO)
Ship ECM to NJ for reprogramming

Manual
About 22,000 miles
Came on 3 times
The dealer blaimed my Exhaust
Finally admitted a mis-firing cylinder when another WRX came in with the same problem
Glanzman (Philadelphia Suburbs)
Sent ECU to NJ, had back within hours due to close location

*manual
*02/08/02
*~6600 miles
*Code: P0303 Misfire in Cylider 3
*I pulled the code myself, and reset it, don't