I used a gasoline additive because it was hesitating afterwards i noticed car has water spitting out of the exhaust pipe it is starting to hesitate and lurch when going uphill. Engine light starts to blink sometimes five or more times when this happens. Speed meter has been idling for a long time.
This sounds like an ignition problem. change the spark plugs the flashing check engine light is for misfires and the most common cause is worn spark plugs. this can also be caused by old spark plug wires or a bad ignitor. now if your speedometer is not working that is electronic on this model. get the wiring inspected starting at the transmission end. if the wiring is good then replace the speed sensor
SOURCE: 1995 Subaru Legacy Wagon. Engine dies at low idle.
I understand you have maintained it properly, But often people seem to forget things like the Fuel filter. Another cause is vacuum leaks. If the car has a miss you might try a can of Seafoam through the fuel system. Cleans the system very nicely and improves fuel mileage. Hope this helps to return the Subbie to its dependable abilities. Good luck.
SOURCE: Subaru 1998 wrx hesitation
Hi , I had that problem with my wrx.Turned out the o2 sensor in the exhaust was faulty. The hasitation came on only on the open road.
SOURCE: 2004 subaru forester, 99,000 miles. Check engine
Drop in to an Autozone, or Pep Boys, or similar big parts store & they will usually scan for codes free. This will hopefully eliminate all the guess work, or at least point everyone in right direction for better diagnosis. If not obvious from codes what the problem is, get back to us and we'll help you out.
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SOURCE: My Subaru legacy grandwagon has started cutting
You could have a number of problems. First do a complete tune up, proper timing, new plugs etc.
Turn the key and do not give it gas. If it starts slowly give it gas and let me know what it does. I suspect it will cut out. In that case, you might have bad injectors. Let me know if I can be of further help
tom
SOURCE: engine stumbles, hesitates, at low speeds
does it seem to sputter or hesitate when you excellerate through a turn?
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