http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/ en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:54:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/iSkin/misc/rss.jpg http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/ http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335497-06-wrx-turbocharger-covered-under-powertrain-warranty.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:50:52 GMT I own a 2006 WRX. It currently has just over 43,000 miles. During the past few months, I started to notice a significant oil smell following highway travel (i.e. coming to a stop at the end of an off-ramp after getting off an interstate highway). After doing some research on here, I came to the... I own a 2006 WRX. It currently has just over 43,000 miles. During the past few months, I started to notice a significant oil smell following highway travel (i.e. coming to a stop at the end of an off-ramp after getting off an interstate highway).

After doing some research on here, I came to the conclusion that I might have some oil in the stock TMIC. I brought my car into a local Subaru dealer today to have somebody look at it. Sure enough, the mechanics found oil dripping off the intercooler hose and found oil in the intercooler.

On the invoice, the mechanics additionally stated "Turbo seals leaking needs turbo about 1600.00 to replace". When I arrived back home, I promptly took a look at my warranty paperwork. According to my records, my vehicle's 60,000-mile Powertrain Warranty expires 05/20/11. Is the turbocharger covered under this warranty?

More importantly, though, whether the turbocharger is covered under this warranty or not, would I be running the risk of causing the same harm to my stock turbocharger if my current aftermarket configuration remains as it is now?:

1.) COBB TBE
2.) COBB APv2.0 w/ Stage 2 91oct map
3.) NGK One Step Colder iridium spark plugs
4.) K&N Typhoon™ Air Intake Kit ]]> Smljhndnsmr http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335497-06-wrx-turbocharger-covered-under-powertrain-warranty.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335493-rpms-2k-traffic-jam.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:44:51 GMT So, whenever I'm stuck in a traffic jam (bumper to bumper), my car will idle at 2k RPMs. The heat gauge stays put. My car is an 04 WRX with Perrin UP, Helix DP and Borla Hush.
Anyone has any ideas? ]]> cab75 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335493-rpms-2k-traffic-jam.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335474-cat-converter-exhaust-questions.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:53:35 GMT i have a stock wrx bug eye and it didn't pass emissions,the catalytic converter is not operating efficiently. i need it to pass emissions what are some inexpensive options that i can pursue. i have a SPT bosal exhaust could that be added and correct the problem. my problem involves inefficient catalyst performance and it tells me that bank one is where the problem is at. is gutting the both down and up pipe an option. please help, i miss my car...:whoa: ]]> rpenny33 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335474-cat-converter-exhaust-questions.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335469-timing-belt-maintenance.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:53:22 GMT Hello


I just purchased my first Subaru its 8 yrs old now but im still happy to own it. The previous owner said that I should change the timing belt. This morning I called my mechanic and asked him how much it would cost to change it, he said "the WRX has two belts to change and it takes alot of work, I usually recommend replacing the bearing and the water pump when doing this job. He estimates the cost to be no less than 700. "


How does this sound to you guys? whats the approximate cost of the timing belt change. Do i need to change the water pump?

2002 impreza WRX wagon
2.0L turbo
5spd manual
110k miles :thumbdown ]]> Salica http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335469-timing-belt-maintenance.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335466-help-noob-my-clutch-slipping.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:27:11 GMT Ive only been driving manual for a few months. Ive got a six speed accord which is a fine daily driver but Im having some issues. about 20% of the time when Im shifting into second or third the car bucks; this usually happens when I first start driving for the day. no matter how I let off the... Ive only been driving manual for a few months. Ive got a six speed accord which is a fine daily driver but Im having some issues.

about 20% of the time when Im shifting into second or third the car bucks; this usually happens when I first start driving for the day.

no matter how I let off the clutch the gear change is slow and the car bucks. after I drive for a few minutes it starts to smooth out. is my clutch messed up or do I need a driver mod? ]]> Cmaj7th http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335466-help-noob-my-clutch-slipping.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335460-overheating-wrx-sti-96-a.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:41:49 GMT hi there, wondered if anyone could help, my car runs hot and almost overheats when i have the thermostat in, however when i take it out, the car runs fine ??? is this common for my year or model ?? cheers hi there,

wondered if anyone could help, my car runs hot and almost overheats when i have the thermostat in, however when i take it out, the car runs fine ???

is this common for my year or model ??

cheers ]]> lukemaugey http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335460-overheating-wrx-sti-96-a.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335457-6-psi-max.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:40:28 GMT Hi all....new here so hear I go !
Have an 02 WRX....125k.....bone stock other than short ram intake, MBC and boost guage. Run only premium gas...not driven very hard....very fun car...was only boosting 13 psi.
Here's my issue....went through touchfree high pressure carwash.....came out and car stumbled hesitated...just like a MAF issue. Drove car 2 miles home...still jerky. Filter was wet....MAF was misty at best...not soaked. I let the car sit in the 95 degree heat with hood open for 6 hours. Sealed it all up and car drove ok...no stumbling or hesitation....but now no power. The turbo seems like its spooling...I can feel it wants to go but just no "powerband" as I like to call it....normally spools to about 3300 RPM and then BAM...tons of power until I shift to another gear. Now 1st and 2nd will show about 2-3 psi and 3rd on out will max at 6-7....its a steady pegged 6-7...no spikes or roughness. I do have a CEL on but that's been on for atleast 2 years and this just happened.....its a P0031 which my scanner is telling me its an 02 sensor...don't think that's my issue.
I removed all turbo related pressure lines and plumbed a line directly from the turbo inlet to the wastegate as I'm under the impression the WRX is set at 9 psi from the factory...so I should have seen 9 psi....nope...6-7. I put it back to stock utilizing the BCS and the T fitting with the restrictor pill...nope....6-7 psi. I checked the wastegate actuator...e clip in tact and arm not bound up. I cleaned the MAF...nothing. I pulled off the BOV ( stock ) and it seems ok....holds vac on the inlet and gasket looks fine. I went over all clamps /fittings on the intake, IC, ...all seem fine. Replaced the battery terminals...you name it...I've done !!!
Considering the wg is set for 9 psi from the factory...what would restrict me to 6 psi max ? I may be wrong about the factory wg setting...if so...why won't the MBC let me get back over 6 psi ? I am stumped here all....any insight would be great. I'm still scratching my head...unless its something internal or something simple I am overlooking. I can only assume there is something wrong with the wastegate or the flapper....any ideas ? ]]> infinitePSI http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335457-6-psi-max.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335448-i-think-i-killed.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:53:12 GMT I was driving in a rainy day, and ran through a fairly deep puddle (deep enough to slow the car from 60 to 20 VERY quickly) The car is whining and and squeaking like mad. It doesnt do it when its stopped, but the faster it goes the worst it gets. I HOPE since it happened due to weather... I was driving in a rainy day, and ran through a fairly deep puddle (deep enough to slow the car from 60 to 20 VERY quickly)

The car is whining and and squeaking like mad.

It doesnt do it when its stopped, but the faster it goes the worst it gets.

I HOPE since it happened due to weather that my insurance people will cover it.

I'm guessing I just ate a diff. ]]> FUJIcar87 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335448-i-think-i-killed.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335430-replacing-old-clutch-removing-tranny.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:07:06 GMT Hey guys, I'm replacing my old clutch with a new OEM one so I'm posting this. Thread to see if anybody have any steps o. How to remove your tranny. Guide ..so that I can be aware of anything when I start removing the tranny apart ..hy just let me know if anybody have any good threads I can check out..thanks ]]> evo-killer209 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335430-replacing-old-clutch-removing-tranny.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335418-subaru-dipstick-monumentally-stupid-design.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:09:58 GMT why is that no one can ever get a consistent reading on something crucial and as easy to engineer as an engine oil level dipstick? even Chevy can design a dipstick that works. surely they know about this at Subaru, how could they design something so badly? :thumbdown: :thumbdown... why is that no one can ever get a consistent reading on something crucial and as easy to engineer as an engine oil level dipstick? even Chevy can design a dipstick that works.

surely they know about this at Subaru, how could they design something so badly?


:thumbdown: :thumbdown :thumbdown

:barf: ]]> r_mutt http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335418-subaru-dipstick-monumentally-stupid-design.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335413-cel-codes-p2443-p2441-morning.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:50:20 GMT So I started up my car this morning and had the CEL on and my cruise control light flashing (really?). I pulled these codes and from what I've researched these seem to be for the secondary air valves to warm up the cats for emissions reasons. Is it reasonable for BOTH of these to be failing at the same time or is this more likely a problem with the relay? Also, from what I've read it seems like this won't be a major issue. Can I just disable the code and drive normally? ]]> ComradeTony http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335413-cel-codes-p2443-p2441-morning.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335377-turbo-inlet-hose-question.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:55:40 GMT I have a 2004 wrx and i was looking at my stock turbo inlet hose and it looks pretty worn. maybe even a leak in it. and my car has been idling badly. could the inlet hose be part of the problem? i am planning on cleaning the IACV. i just ordered a gasket yesterday so I will be doing that very soon. I have a 2004 wrx and i was looking at my stock turbo inlet hose and it looks pretty worn. maybe even a leak in it. and my car has been idling badly. could the inlet hose be part of the problem? i am planning on cleaning the IACV. i just ordered a gasket yesterday so I will be doing that very soon. ]]> twk1991 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335377-turbo-inlet-hose-question.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335373-lost-my-aftermarket-key-fob.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:45:11 GMT i have a Python alarm on my 2004 subaru wrx. it came with the car back when i bought it about 5 months ago. it only had one key fob when i bought it and i only have an extra valet key. yesterday i was at 6 flags in jersey and lost my keys. i armed the alarm before i lost the keys so now even... i have a Python alarm on my 2004 subaru wrx. it came with the car back when i bought it about 5 months ago. it only had one key fob when i bought it and i only have an extra valet key. yesterday i was at 6 flags in jersey and lost my keys. i armed the alarm before i lost the keys so now even after opening the car there is no way to start it with the alarm going off. i dont know of any kill switch location and tried to contact the previous owner but he has not answered my calls. now im back home in philly with my car sitting at 6 flags. i may drive up later today to search for a kill switch. does anyone know if id be able to get the car towed to a shop that does alarms and have a new fob programmed and just disarm it with that or if it has to be disarmed to begin with. there are very few places up there that even do alarms that i can find online so i might even be looking at towing it all the way home to have if fixed here.

thanks for the help! ]]> dbcky00 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335373-lost-my-aftermarket-key-fob.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335361-dash-lights-auto-locks-not-working.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:06:33 GMT I have an 04 impreza WRX, I have a pioneer flip screen receiver and about a month ago it stopped opening, when I push the button it beeps but doesnt open. I was kind of messing around under the dash tonight, and when I went to come in for the night noticed that with the door open the interior light... I have an 04 impreza WRX, I have a pioneer flip screen receiver and about a month ago it stopped opening, when I push the button it beeps but doesnt open. I was kind of messing around under the dash tonight, and when I went to come in for the night noticed that with the door open the interior light doesnt come on, and that I have no automatic locks (keypad or on the door lock) and no dash lights, I checked the fuses and briefly under the dash for a loose wire but everything looked ok. Anyone have any help or a link to a troubleshooting guide. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated, thank you. ]]> brickwahl66 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335361-dash-lights-auto-locks-not-working.html http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335355-i-have-02-wrx-cylinder-4-misfire.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:37:37 GMT my 02 is having cyinder 4 misfire, and we checked the coil pack they are good, checked the plugs they are good, we are thinking that it is the injector. can anyone give me advise with whats going on here my 02 is having cyinder 4 misfire, and we checked the coil pack they are good, checked the plugs they are good, we are thinking that it is the injector. can anyone give me advise with whats going on here ]]> cody199 http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/general-maintenance-troubleshooting-accidents/134335355-i-have-02-wrx-cylinder-4-misfire.html