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Hi there. Try unplugging the new throttle position sensor (TPS (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement)) and see if the engine runs normal and does not stall out. If so, then check the idle air control valve (IAC (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement)) and see if its functioning. The...

Hi there. There is a resistor for the door locks that keep a voltage on the driver door lock cylinder to activate the secondary door locks electronically. If the resistor is leaking (losing power) it tends to cause the door...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The check engine light illuminates when the vehicle's computer runs tests and detects and issue. The vehicle is constantly running tests on every system in the vehicle. Therefore it is hard to determine which...

If the pump ran out of ruel and was ran low on fuel all the time then the pump will seize up and not pump. You most likely have a bad fuel pump. There is no fuse between pump and...

Hello, thank you for writing in. If the coolant is full this time, and no loss of coolant has taken place, then you are likely experiencing a lack of coolant flow. When the coolant is not circulated through the system,...

Hi there. This does sound like an electrical issue. Most of the time this is caused by a problem with either a loose negative batter ground, but I have also had a lot of problems with the positive battery cable...

Hello there. Misfires are a common problem with your 1997 Subaru Impreza as the vehicles ages. The most common failures are the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/spark-plugs-replacement), coil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-coil-replacement), plug wires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-cable-spark-plug-wires-replacement), fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement), fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), vacuum leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak), or...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. There may be a problem where the ignition relay is losing connection and causes the vehicle to stall or not start. You might need to replace the ignition relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-relay-replacement). If you would like...

When you damaged the belt and turned on the motor you most likely bent the valves. This is an interference motor, meaning that the pistons and the valves can occupy the same space, just not at the same time. If...

Hello. If the clutch pedal has gone to the floor and will not build pressure then most of the time this is caused by a bad clutch master cylinder. I would start by checking the fluid in the reservoir. If...

Hello. The door lock issue at hand is likely due to a faulty door lock timer module. The door lock timer module is located inside of the dashboard and happens to be a common failure on Subaru vehicles. If requested,...

The transmission light flashing 16 times may be a problem with the DC solenoid for lock up and the transmission defaults to AWD causing the jerking on turns. I recommend you get a qualified mechanic check and scan the vehicle's...

If the automatic transmission oil temperature light is always on and even when the engine is just started then you may have a bad wire or temperature sensor. If transmission is actually getting hot then it may be due to...

Hello - the first thing to check is whether the code 35 has cleared, and whether any codes remain. As you mention, Code 35 is a failure with the evaporative emissions purge valve circuit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-canister-purge-solenoid). Since you have replaced the...

The noise you mention seems more likely to be a wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement) failing - they get quite noisy with higher road speed, and get even noisier while turning (the outer wheel catches more load). It is possible the tire...

Hi there. It sounds like you may have an oil leak(s). The smoke and smell you are experiencing is the oil being burned off by the engine and exhaust heat. The source of the leak may be slightly difficult to...

Hey there, thanks for writing in. You may want to have the CV (constant velocity) joints and axles (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement) inspected. When these wear out or become damaged in any way, this can cause a vibrating problem at both high speeds...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1990 Subaru Legacy. You need to have the fuel pressure tested to see if the fuel pressure is within specifications and will hold pressure after testing with engine off. The fuel pressure...

Hi there. Engine overheating can cause catastrophic engine damage so I suggest you address this issue as soon as possible. I would start by pressure testing the cooling system. This test uses dedicated equipment to pressurize the system and pinpoint...

It could be a number of things causing the problem. I would have a technician change the fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-filter-replacement) and check fuel pressure and test to see if it's getting spark at the spark plugs. I have seen these...