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Subaru foreseter - petrol coming out unlit in bursts out exhaust. Ideas on what could cause it?

Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Asked on July 14, 2021

I’ve got a subaru foreseter ’02 2.5L that I push kind of hard off road on New Zealand beaches.

I had a near dead battery recently so bought a new one but on replacing it I must have wiped the ECU because it has no clue how to run the engine now.

It runs (just) but is super rich, a strong smell of unburnt petrol and is in a constant state of almost stalling. If I blip the accelerator it will either kill the engine or possibly backfire/misfire.

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Watch the video, it’s some pretty strange stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PooAiOYusFE

Here’s what I know is wrong with it:

  • o2 sensor broken ( I believe it’s rear but haven’t confirmed )

And what I have tried:

  • Tried doing another ECU reset, slightly better results but still same issues
  • Replaced the MAP sensor with another used one (hitachi boost sensor ps60-01) , no difference
  • Listened/felt for vacuum leaks, didn’t do a rigorous job by any means but couldn’t find anything obvious

Anyone seen anything like this and have ideas on what to do next?

One Answer

Possibly a faulty spark plug, ignition lead to the plug, or a faulty ignition coil.

If you are not getting a spark at one of the plugs, you will get unburnt fuel coming out of the exhaust and it would be running like that on 3 cylinders.

Take the plugs out one at a time to find the one that looks wet with fuel. Then work back from there.

Answered by HandyHowie on July 14, 2021

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