Local pep boys will pull the code for me for free. So I will probably be posting the code when I get it done either tonight or tomorrow.

 

Local pep boys will pull the code for me for free. So I will probably be posting the code when I get it done either tonight or tomorrow.

No one can help without that.

 

Didn't know if that was a specific thing that someone delt with before or what. But I understand I will get a code ASAP. Thanks.

 

Didn't know if that was a specific thing that someone delt with before or what. But I understand I will get a code ASAP. Thanks.

There are dozens of DTCs the ECU can trip. Each one is given a different P#### value, which will help point to what the problem is. It can be anything from a loose gas cap, to the TGV motors having an issue, to a misfire, to an overboost, to an O2 sensor having trouble, etc. Trying to troubleshoot the issue without knowing the code is like Stevie Wonder playing darts.

 

CEL came onto my car in just the same fashion. No actual change in how it's driving...so I got it read and its a P2096...so I'm gonna replace the o2 sensor and see if that fixes it.

 

I understand. I will have to wait till tomorrow to get the code I didn't make it to pep boys in time. I will post up the code tomorrow. Thanks

 

Ok got the code read today.
P0011 intake camshaft position timing over advanced bank 1. That's what he said came up on the screen.
So what exactaly is that saying?
He said he cleared the code, started it up and picked up nothing in live data. Drove about 15 miles home and ran fine. No check engine or cruise lights yet. As I said before it ran fine when the lights came on.
Thanks Tom

 

OP, I'm sorry but I have to rant a little: you have 12-hundred plus posts and thought a CEL with a flashing cruise control light has one specific cause? Where have you been all these years? Now, with a code in hand you have a chance of actually getting somewhere. That's the "beauty" of the whole system, you get a summary light and can then find specific causes. Now I don't know if this one is a fluke, sometimes codes show up and never recur. But if it comes back there is something wrong. Cam-sensor sounds pretty serious, though. What's the mileage on the engine? if high enough, was the timing belt done, how long ago? It could be related to timing belt going or the automatic cam advance...

 

I understand where your coming from on that. I have to admit that I wasn't thinking correctly when I posted that question. To answer your question about how many miles and timing belt change. It has alittle over 66000 miles. So I would say not to timing belt replacement because If I remember right it's not due for replacement till around 100,000 miles. Just inspections up till that point. They did mention cam sensor if it comes back.

Dude, read through this thread ASAP.

Some of the replies there scare the crap out of me.
Flashing Cruise light + CEL, Code P0011?? - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com

Mainly this one:
"turns out that my problem was the infamous Banjo bolt oil feed line that goes to the turbo was clogged.

I ignored it and payed for my ignorance, now I have to replace my turbo

what happens is that the oil line that runs to ur turbo gets clogged and starves ur turbo...

I STRONGLY SUGGEST you stop driving the car regularly and do one of these things:

pull the heat shield off your turbo, pull the the banjo bolt off the top of the midsection of your turbo, and check to see if its clean. If it has a little screen in it you might even want to throw that little screen out. Then, pull the ignition fuse from your fuse box and turn the engine over for about 15 seconds. this should pump oil through the oil line and if you dont see any dumping out you might want to dig deeper into the issue and check the banjo bolt under the turbo by the up-pipe

take it to a Subaru shop as it is a common issue and they could help you figure it out.

take my advice tho and DONT ignore the issue. I ignored it and blew my turbo.

best of luck to ya"

Thanks I will read it.

 

Dude, read through this thread ASAP.

Some of the replies there scare the crap out of me.
Flashing Cruise light + CEL, Code P0011?? - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com

Mainly this one:
"turns out that my problem was the infamous Banjo bolt oil feed line that goes to the turbo was clogged.

I ignored it and payed for my ignorance, now I have to replace my turbo

what happens is that the oil line that runs to ur turbo gets clogged and starves ur turbo...

I STRONGLY SUGGEST you stop driving the car regularly and do one of these things:

pull the heat shield off your turbo, pull the the banjo bolt off the top of the midsection of your turbo, and check to see if its clean. If it has a little screen in it you might even want to throw that little screen out. Then, pull the ignition fuse from your fuse box and turn the engine over for about 15 seconds. this should pump oil through the oil line and if you dont see any dumping out you might want to dig deeper into the issue and check the banjo bolt under the turbo by the up-pipe

take it to a Subaru shop as it is a common issue and they could help you figure it out.

take my advice tho and DONT ignore the issue. I ignored it and blew my turbo.

best of luck to ya"

 

I read that and the trouble codes in the maintenance manual I got online and its sounding more and more like a oil issue.

 

Yeah, everything I found points to that banjo bolt on the turbo being clogged. If you have the tools its worth checking.

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That's the bolt with the metal line running to it in the middle of the turbo. Do I have that correct? It looks like I can get to it without having to even remove the heat shield. Oh and where is the screen that's referred to in the article you posted? If I remove the bolt it's right there? Should I just remove the screen then?

 

Well I searched around alittle more. I found that I should remove the screen filter and its inside of the banjo bolt. Just still alittle confused as to the exact location. Looks like I got a project for this weekend.

 

I'm not 100% certain but I think you do have to remove the heatshield. The oil feed line should be on the "skinny" part in between the two turbine housings.

Can someone with more experience confirm this?

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I probably do have to take it off. I understand its between the 2 turbine housings. It also sounds like there is more than 1 of these filters but the rights idle one is the main concer I seen a Subaru service bulletin that says about removing both and another bulletin thats says about not confusing the one with the other. maybe thats because the right is the most important? Should I and or shouldn't I remove both? Anyone that has done this and could help me with this one that would be awesome. I guess if so I will see how bad it is the get the right side one out.

 

Weird that a cam position sensor code would mean the turbo is not getting oil...though obviously the thread tells it all.

I do know that banjo bolt causes issues. It's widely known to get gunked up on the little filter screen and cause turbos to blow out.

But also...don't be surprised if the Cam sensor itself is going. That is also know to happen. Though you have only 66k on the clock, it's still a 6+ year old car and sensors can go over time, despite mileage.

Also you are correct...105k miles is when the Timing Belt change should be done (as well as water pump, tensioners, idlers, and so on just for good measure).