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Old 12-29-2011, 10:55 AM   #1
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UPDATE: I traded you Injen intake for a stock and it fixed my misfire issues. As soon as I installed in the oem intake I now notice I have a boost leak and the noise coincides when the turbo is under load. Is it maybe the turbo intake? Little stumped on this. Didn't hear the noise with the Injen intake and it is a very loud noise.
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Old 12-29-2011, 11:06 AM   #2
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It is quite possible it's an Ignition issue. You should check your Coil Packs and Spark Plugs.
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Old 12-29-2011, 11:15 AM   #3
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most likley a coil. happened on my vw and chevy when the coil went bad, the moisture will get into the crack of a bad/cracked coil and cause issues when raining. find the bad coil by removing and inspecting, or buy a good one and swap until issue goes away.
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Old 12-29-2011, 09:50 PM   #4
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Thanks! I will check the coil packs and report bad.
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Old 10-06-2012, 11:47 AM   #5
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bumping this because I have codes in OP and still need help!
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Old 10-06-2012, 11:54 AM   #6
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There is no actual way to "check" the coil packs unless there is significant visual damage or you can swap to a different cylinder. Do the codes only show up when it rains? Sorry if its in the op then I missed it.
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Old 10-06-2012, 12:40 PM   #7
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There is no actual way to "check" the coil packs unless there is significant visual damage or you can swap to a different cylinder. Do the codes only show up when it rains? Sorry if its in the op then I missed it.
yes, only when it rains. no other time will I have the issue.
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Old 10-06-2012, 01:51 PM   #8
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Might seem a little far fetched but maybe an ecu problem? Seems like too many codes come up that don't effect each other. Really hope someone chimes in with experience with your issue. Possibly swap with a buddies ecu? Wouldn't hurt to rule it out.
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Old 10-06-2012, 01:53 PM   #9
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No one in my area has a wrx that i know. Any way to test it?
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Old 10-06-2012, 04:56 PM   #10
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OMG...such guesses here...bad guesses

this is a harness issue....there is a plug getting wet and shorting out a bit

iirc this one is the big brown one behind the battery...
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Old 10-06-2012, 05:43 PM   #11
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Also how about the ones under the intercooler for the trans and rear o2 sensor it would make sense that when it rains it's going in the hood scoop thru the intercooler and right on them. Also see if a wire has rubbed thru, a lot of sensors could be on the same ground circuit.
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Old 10-07-2012, 12:00 PM   #12
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OMG...such guesses here...bad guesses

this is a harness issue....there is a plug getting wet and shorting out a bit

iirc this one is the big brown one behind the battery...
What is this harness for? Gonna check it out, get it a little wet and see what happens.
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Old 10-07-2012, 06:35 PM   #13
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OK. Wetted these harnesses down and nothing..........any other guesses?
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Old 10-07-2012, 07:37 PM   #14
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Did you check under the intercooler on the trans where the harness attaches there?
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Old 10-08-2012, 01:45 PM   #15
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i had this issue... mine was cause the MAF sensor was getting wet...

the car would stutter like you hit the rev limitor... but more violantly..
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Old 10-08-2012, 03:06 PM   #16
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i had this issue... mine was cause the MAF sensor was getting wet...

the car would stutter like you hit the rev limitor... but more violantly..
I bet you had an aftermarket intake.....
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Old 10-08-2012, 08:28 PM   #17
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I bet you had an aftermarket intake.....
I checked the maf sensor and it seamed dry and clean. It may have dried quickly after it had rained. I checked the morning after the issue had began. I originally had this problem after the car had set for about eight hours during my shift and it had snowed about two inches. When I started the car up it would rev high and then die. Did this three times until I gave it some gas and that kept it running.

Not sure if this is any help..........
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Old 10-08-2012, 08:30 PM   #18
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Did you check under the intercooler on the trans where the harness attaches there?
yessir.
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OK. Wetted these harnesses down and nothing..........any other guesses?

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take the bloody connector apart and LOOK for corrosion
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take the bloody connector apart and LOOK for corrosion
Checked it out. Seems to not be worn, is intact, and clean.

Gonna check out the maf again tomorrow.
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I bet you had an aftermarket intake.....

actually i didnt...i did how ever removed the tubing in the wheel well...
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I checked the maf sensor and it seamed dry and clean. It may have dried quickly after it had rained. I checked the morning after the issue had began. I originally had this problem after the car had set for about eight hours during my shift and it had snowed about two inches. When I started the car up it would rev high and then die. Did this three times until I gave it some gas and that kept it running.

Not sure if this is any help..........

yea... i would drive 1/4 throttle and it would dry out after a couple of miles and be fine...
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So do you still have the issue or is there something to resolve it?
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Old 12-09-2012, 08:46 AM   #24
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Talking with subaru they think it is a maf sensor. Any thoughts? I wouldn't think this would cause misfires.
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bumping this up for more help, please see OP with more info.
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