I own a 1999 Subaru Forester 2.0 S Turbo - Petrol / LPG. The Coolant Temperature Sensor died several months ago. As a result, from a cold start the engine won't maintain tick-over; it stalls. This occurs whether the car is stationary or in motion. To be specific, the engine can stall when I slow down to turn a corner, at traffic lights, etc.
A mechanic I've used for several years now ( a real petrol-head) has tried to identify the Coolant Temperature Sensor, but hasn't had any joy so far. Because he hasn't worked on many Subaru's, he recommended I come on here and ask you guys for help... He suggested I ask, "Where is the Coolant Sensor for the Engine Management Centre located? Is it underneath the Alternator? If it is, then he has located the right one.
N.B. The sensor is a 3-PIN not a 2-PIN. Whilst he had the sensor out I made a note of the markings on the sensor: GMA AA16 NTCL. There are no other markings on the sensor. I will attach some photos of the sensor and my Subaru.
I have contacted Hants Auto Fuels Limited (Unit 5/6 Hammond Industrial Park, Stubbington Lane, Fareham, Hants.) who installed the BRC LPG system in 2005. To cut a long story short, they said the BRC LPG system can only be worked on / serviced by an licenced BRC LPG engineer. And I would have to take the Subaru into one of their authorised garages / units to investigate which sensor it is and how the system is set up, etc... I related this to my mechanic and he reckons this is B.S.!
(According to the LPG Installation Certificate the equipment was supplied Alternatech. The Regulator Make is a Prins VSi. Make of LPG Tank is a Stako and is a 55LR Totoidal situated in the spare wheel well located under the boot.)
Can anyone offer any help, suggestions, advice or information, please?
Many thanks in advance.