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1999 Subaru Forester S 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, Spark knock
Posted to Asian Driveability on 7/19/2006 5 Replies

Customer complaint: MIL on, Hesitation, low/rough idle. Had code PO170 stored and sometimes returns after a few drives. I have verified the running issues and noticed severe spark knock on medium to heavy acceleration. MAF signal was a little low @ 2500RPM. Re...

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car Vehicle Data

1999 Subaru Forester S

VIN JF1SF6556X
Engine2.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, Spark Knock
OccursAlways, Hesitation Only When ECT Cold

Trouble Codes

P0170Fuel Trim Too Rich Or Too Lean
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car Vehicle Data

1999 Subaru Forester S

VIN JF1SF6556X
Engine2.5 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, Spark Knock
OccursAlways, Hesitation Only When ECT Cold

Trouble Codes

P0170Fuel Trim Too Rich Or Too Lean