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phatrex

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  1.  BC5RA']

    [quote name='phatrex said:

    Have air intake temp gauge - it's cooler, end of story......

    /quote]

    Have you measured it without?

    I've measured it with the small standard V2 scoop, and with the much larger custom. Serious, it makes albeit a small difference, which probably has not much effect for me nanna'ing about the streets, but I expect that couple of degrees would make a difference to a serious track runner. All the cool air rushes over the manifold and back over the turbo / down pipe.

    Never measured without a scoop though. Sounds like something to try....

  2.  CUDDAS said:

    Just a thought, in your sig your @ a track day. have you removed your rear seats & dislodged one of the abs plugs that run thru the body or a wire, while it's in that area?? just a thought :)

    Mmm, that's an interesting thought, thanks. I upgraded to a V8 interior a couple of years ago and haven't changed it since so that shouldn't be it as it didn't come out for Megameet 09(which is the signature photo). However, I did bring passengers and quite a bit of gear back from the track day that I didn't take up...... The fault seems to have been intermittent since then... Will check that out, thanks.

    I can actually make the light come on at will now. Right hand down, power on (heavier than norma!l), ABS light comes on. If I nanna around (which is normal!! ;) ), the light doesn't come on.

  3. I finally have an answer to this (and a bit of ruined carpet under the drivers seat!).

    My 1996 Version 2 definitely has the Diagnostic Link Connector No 24 under the dash. When I earth it to the steering column, it gives me the following codes on the ABS light (with what I believe the codes actually mean):-

    11 - Start Code

    27 - Abnormal ABS Sensor, open circuit or voltage too high; rear left ABS sensor

    28 - Abnormal ABS Sensor signal, rear left ABS sensor

    25 - Abnormal ABS Sensor, open circuit or voltage too high; rear right ABS sensor

    Now I'll take it to someone who can help me fix them!! Any guidence on the above problems will be gratefully received.

  4. It looks like the ABS ECU version with the flashing LED may have only been produced until 1995. I believe there were 2 different MY's of V2, Sept 94 - August 95, and Sept 95 - August 96. It's possible that the second batch had the new ABS? Don't know, just guessing. Hope to finish this saga off soon (then comes the repairs of course!).

  5. OK, thanks for getting back to me - but I seem to have a sealed box with no window. And I've cut the carpet to have a good look at the ECU! Even took the carpet out around the drivers door frame and still can't see an LED.

    Oh well, might be seat out, carpet back, and lid off ECU box next then....

    There's been a few mongrel things with my car with it being virtually the last V2. What type of connector should I look for under the dash for a V3 set up!! (Serious, it won't be the only thing V3 on it!!). Thanks again boostin!

  6.  boostin said:

    The ABS ECU is under the drivers seat under the carpet. Next time the light comes on while driving, pull over but don't shut off the ignition. Roll the drivers seat right forward and lift the small flap of carpet. There will be a flashing red LED. You may need a mirror to see it. Count the flashes and write it down. Google it when you get home.

    This only works for Gen 1 Legacy's and V1 & V2 Impreza's.

    Next stupid question - please can you tell me where the LED is on the box?!? ::)

    ABS Light on, ignition running, seat forward (carpet flap lifted - then carpet appropriately munted in frustration so I can see all of the box!) and all I see is a sealed ECU unit!!

    Many thanks in advance boostin!!

  7. My ABS light is coming on intermittently and I'm wondering if any of you guys can help? (It's a Version 2 by the way).

    When you start the car, the ABS light shows (and I'm assuming does all it's checks), then goes out, so I assume it thinks all is okay. Randomly though, the ABS light will come back on, and stay on. Sometimes it doesn't. The rotors have been off today and the brake system has had a good clean up. There's no issues with the hubs etc and the ABS itself works fine so I'm wondering if this is electrical.

    Is it a dodgy sensor or a dodgy wire or something? And if so, what can I do about it? To make things harder I'm running a Link and can't retrieve the fault codes from the ECU.

    Thanks for the idea of disconnecting the ABS light - but no thanks!! ;D

  8. If it won't start "sometimes" , and the engine just turns over on the starter motor, could well be the crank angle sensor. They pack in all the time, I'm one of probably a hundred on here that will have replaced that at some time! Cheap and easy to replace if that's what it is though.

  9. I'd still love to know who the genius was that said it's a great idea for children to have a driving licence at 15..... ??? Can't move for the amount of smart, developed nations that decided to follow this.

    If you still insist on letting the children drive, deny anything over 1000cc until 3 years (insured / proven) driving experience; and no turbos, superchargers, over 4 cylinders etc until aged 25 AND with appropriate (insured / proven) driving experience. Break the rules - it's a porridge fixed penalty.

    And when you know you've got to have your own insurance to be legal, it hurts.

  10. As received from BP today following my snotagram sent yesterday:-

    "......Thanks for your email.

    We are experiencing stock issues with BP Ultimate at the moment which

    has effected the majority of BP Ultimate stores in the North Island.

    BP Ultimate is imported into New Zealand from Kwinana Refinery in

    Australia and unfortunately there having been some shipping delays with

    our latest load of product which has caused the stock issues.

    We have no plans to withdraw BP Ultimate from the New Zealand market.

    Our shipment will be arriving into Seaview Terminal tomorrow and will

    start being distributed to stores on Thursday 26th February......."

    I'll call the dogs off for now then.... ;)

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