Dr. Winn Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 jsut bought a 100$ car. 95 impreza. it wont start. i replaced sparks and wires, fresh fuel filter, cleaned the throttle body, clean the injectors, checked the fuel pump. any ideas on why she wont start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Fizzy Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Is it not turning over? Can you hear the relay when you turn the key? Maybe a bad starter solenoid Quote under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Winn Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 hmm. let me clarify a bit, it will fire then cut out. like the worlds worst misfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Fizzy Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 And you've replaced the spark plugs and wires? Checked the distributor cap? Quote under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Winn Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 boxer engine, flat four, dont use a distributor cap. the timing it my next guess tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autruche Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Bad MAF sensor maybe? are there any leaks in the intake piping? That's the only thing I can really think of, otherwise search for a good subaru forum, you might be able to find a forum just for the impreza, those guys would probably know the exact problem. That's all I got really Quote Need Test Tones/Sine Waves? Click Here!My Saab 9000 build1993 Saab 9000 Aero 5spdPioneer - Zapco - Hifonics - Sundown Audio - O2 Audio - RE AudioJust Say No To Rear SpeakersJust Say No To CCA WireReal Men Drive StickHit me up on Facebook, if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Fizzy Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Sorry, haven't done much work on boxer motors, but I say x2 on the subaru forums. You might have better luck there. Quote under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Winn Posted August 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 got it to start! but theres no power, i can floor it and its gutless, any ideas? btw there is a strange knocking noise, not rod knock, seems to be comeing from around the intake manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) You got timing issues. Thats why theres no no power, and the knock is probably the valves staying open and the pistons hitting them. Get the timing right or you'll be buying new heads on a car thats probably not worth it. EDIT: There could be valve or piston damage already, too, causing power loss. Edited August 11, 2010 by OrionStang Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytrkdrvr Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) If its backfiring through the intake that could sound like a knock. If there is Deisel fuel in the gas that will cause hard starts, poor running and lean backfires. I would get a fuel sample, and double check the spark plug wire order. 34 12 front of car. plugs and ignition coil are situated in same direction. Edited August 11, 2010 by toytrkdrvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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