1996 Legacy Sedan Hesitation

pmaryan · 07-05-2007, 06:34 PM

I'll be starting from a stop and around 2500 or so it kicks low and then all of a sudden it kicks back in and its like a shot of NOS went into the engine, and it picks up acceleration. Seems to be worse with the A/C on.

I seem to be having hesitation on my 96 Legacy Sedan. 2.2 AWD. 110,000.

Plugs were just replaced with vpower plugs.
Wires were replaced at 75K.

I asked a buddy and they mentioned something about grounding wires, but the faq post for it is a big lengthy and confusing as to what works best, and if it even works.

Another thought was the front o2 sensor, but I'm not made of money, so I'd like to seek an opinion before I drop 100 bucks on a part that I don't need.

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StuBeck · 07-05-2007, 08:40 PM

I think it sounds like the O2 sensor, but try cleaning up the grounds first...since its free and all.

pmaryan · 07-06-2007, 01:42 AM

Bueller?

pmaryan · 04-26-2008, 07:10 PM

bump, I still have this happening once and awhile....

07-05-2007, 06:34 PM	#1
pmaryan Scooby Newbie Member#: 113686 Join Date: Apr 2006	1996 Legacy Sedan Hesitation I'll be starting from a stop and around 2500 or so it kicks low and then all of a sudden it kicks back in and its like a shot of NOS went into the engine, and it picks up acceleration. Seems to be worse with the A/C on. I seem to be having hesitation on my 96 Legacy Sedan. 2.2 AWD. 110,000. Plugs were just replaced with vpower plugs. Wires were replaced at 75K. I asked a buddy and they mentioned something about grounding wires, but the faq post for it is a big lengthy and confusing as to what works best, and if it even works. Another thought was the front o2 sensor, but I'm not made of money, so I'd like to seek an opinion before I drop 100 bucks on a part that I don't need. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-05-2007, 08:40 PM	#2
StuBeck Scooby Guru Member#: 19546 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2009 Honda Fit	I think it sounds like the O2 sensor, but try cleaning up the grounds first...since its free and all.

07-06-2007, 01:42 AM	#3
pmaryan Scooby Newbie Member#: 113686 Join Date: Apr 2006	Bueller?

04-26-2008, 07:10 PM	#4
pmaryan Scooby Newbie Member#: 113686 Join Date: Apr 2006	bump, I still have this happening once and awhile....