Date:         Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:58:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Jimmy Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jimmy Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com>
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Thanks Larry,  and yes it's a Subaru 2.2.

I Can't wait to check codes tonight.  This issue is driving me nuts.

Jimmy
Wilmington, NC

On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:

> You didn't say, but I assume that you have a Subaru engine (EJ22).  The
> engine does not have to be running to read the stored codes.
>   You connect the black plugs near the ECU and turn on the ignition.
> Write down the number of long and short flashes you see.
> It is rather uncommon for a Subie ECU to suddenly go bad.
>
> Larry A.
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 8:55 AM, Jimmy Johnston <inmytree1@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> The engine in my 1991 GL with a 1992 2.2 (w/ manual trans) lost power
>> while
>> cruising at highway speed.  No warning signs or ongoing issues that would
>> indicate a problem.  Basically, as I was driving along, the van's engine
>> lost power (i.e., it felt like I took my foot of the gas and we slowed to
>> a
>> stop), the motor continued to run as I slowed.  Pressing the gas pedal
>> made
>> no change as I guided it to the side to the road.  I was in a bit of a
>> panic as we were on our way to the airport to catch a flight, I don't
>> recall if I turned the key to shut it down or if it just stopped.  I did
>> try to restart it, the engine turned and turned but did not start.  It
>> needed towed via AAA.
>>
>> I do hear the fuel pump when turning the key to the first position.  I do
>> have a check engine light (it did not come on prior or during the loss of
>> power) to check for codes however I'm not sure how to pull codes on a
>> non-running engine.  I do have a VSS (the kind hooked up to the back of
>> the
>> instrument cluster).  The ignition switch was replaced a year ago.  I'm
>> leaning toward a bad ECU.  Thoughts and guidance would be very much
>> appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Jimmy
>> Wilmington, NC
>>
>
>