sweetlegacy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 My next door neighbour has an xreg forester 2.0 manual. I tried to hook my Bluetooth adapter with the torque software and it does not recognise ecu, have i done something wrong? Also he has not drove the car for 6 months and it idles over 1.5k and when the engine warms up the revs are sporadic. I think it is may be the throttle body sensor or a maf/oxygen sensor. Any advice is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 No you're not doing anything wrong Stanton500 has this problem seems to do with the year they don't seem to with the OBDII readers. I can't remember what the outcome was now. Not sure if it was the two black plugs with the forester that was done in the end. But I know it won't work like it does on anything around 2001 onwards the OBDII scanners. I would say your diagnostic would be spot on, but check for pipes that might be split or lose :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Subaru decided it would be a good idea to have an OBD style port but use completly different software. All jap cars pre odb2 used something i can't remember the name of, you can get a scanner but they cost over a ton. As gambit says theres should be 4 diagnostic plugs a little further back from the port you were playing with. I'd paste the guide link in but i'm on my phone :-( Maybe a flat ish Battery, i'd either hook it up to a charger for a couple hours or go for a nice long run with your side lights on see if that cures it. Cheapest options first. As for idle at start up it should idle high then drop to 750ish takes a couple of mins. If charging the Battery hasn't cured it you could try the un plug maf sensor test. Not exactly a very scientific test but if you un plug it whilst the car is running it should stall. If not it's a bit dodgy and needs replacment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Here you go link on how to do it without the scan tools http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/2366-manually-reading-ecu-codes-classic-shape-only/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommy Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Could also be an air leak after in the system, after the MAF, so the engine is getting a different amount of air than it thought it would. Happened to mine with exact same symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetlegacy Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks guys very useful advice- as always. Am happy that I will have a forester next door, a decent reliable vehicle you can rely on time after time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 You're more than welcome. And I think you two must have the best looking driveways in your town :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecalcars Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Same as on the Impreza there is a black unit with 2 screws attaching it to the inlet manifold I can't for the life of me remember what it's called but it will come back to me ... Any take it out clean it with brake cleaner put it back and it won't rev high anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007ks Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 isnt that the idle control ? ive just had this problem with the skyline, its pre obd 2 but uses a system called Consult, even the obd2-1 cable didnt work. However depending on the adapter and software (app) used is depending on if it will connect to the given car. I payed £4 for a Vgate one and £2 for the Torque Pro app, so far ive tested the following Vehicles: Ford Focus ST2 Vauxhall Corsa SXI+ Skyline (Failed) Subaru Impreza 99 Seat Altea If its the Maf thats causing it uplug the maf while the engines running and if it doesnt cut out its a maf Fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecalcars Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 isnt that the idle control ? ive just had this problem with the skyline, its pre obd 2 but uses a system called Consult, even the obd2-1 cable didnt work. However depending on the adapter and software (app) used is depending on if it will connect to the given car. I payed £4 for a Vgate one and £2 for the Torque Pro app, so far ive tested the following Vehicles: Ford Focus ST2 Vauxhall Corsa SXI+ Skyline (Failed) Subaru Impreza 99 Seat Altea If its the Maf thats causing it uplug the maf while the engines running and if it doesnt cut out its a maf Fault. thats it ... If you clean the idle control valve the spring sticks so shoots the revs through the roof mine got stuck on my race car I nearly **** myself when it happened !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetlegacy Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks guys. Issue sorted the a bit of wd40 and a blast of a few A roads and its all sorted. The car has been stood still for over 6 months and passed its MOT with no issues. I challenge other cars to do that. In fact I will go far as saying the forester is a fantastic car, feels solid and better built than my newer legacy. Thanks Gambit, needs to convince neighbour on other side now to convert.lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I agree :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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