Anonymous Posted on Feb 05, 2018

Forester weird idle sound an check engine light

I have just put a 99 forester s/tb engine into my 97 foresrter s/tb and once i started it i noticed it has a high and rough idle.it doesnt idle steady it goes al over the place between 1200 rpm to 2000 rpm and the check engine light comes on once i give the engine a rev. can anyone please help

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Check the idle control valve

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Go to autozone or similar and have vehicle scanned for codes. This will give you a idea what's wrong.

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Posted on Dec 29, 2008

SOURCE: 99 Subaru forester s/tb type A

You want to change from a standard transmission to an automatic transmission? You need a new transmission, clutch, gearshift, shift linkage just to start. You will be money ahead selling the car you have and buying one with an automatic.

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Posted on Nov 26, 2009

SOURCE: Engine make Knocking noise when cold

I have the same problem on my 2.0L 2001 Legacy auto. It began about 1000 miles ago. It has now done 84k. From my online searches this is most probably 'piston slap', and is not serious. To save weight Subaru shaved down the skirts on the pistons. With normal engine wear the pistons will at some point rattle against the cylinders until the engine is heated up and the pistons expand. The rattling should go away after a few minutes. If it persists say 10-15 minutes, it may be another problem.

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My friend, I dont know what is wrong but I would be surprised if it is battery caused. Something has corrupted your computer. You may need a professional to check this problem out.

Idle is what an engine does.

Idol is what you watch on NBC.

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