2WDXT

Just so we all are on the same page, this is not my first subaru. I have owned, and sold them still running, two 1977 1600 standards as well as a 92 dl NA wagon and have never had any problems more than axles and clutches. I guess if you can rag 'em' you will. I had one head gasket problem from a 1600 standard but like I said, when you beat the brakes off of them, some maintenance should be expected. I also own a 69 Rambler Wagon and a 68 Montego. They all work great, but every thing needs attention right? We wont talk about the wife's '05 Taurus.......Not yet sure how to make a new post so forgive me for replying to every thing. It's just right there...

Wow! You are all awesome with the information you have and can provide. I will check the rocker tomarrow and get a more sensative meter for the ignitor test. Thanks in advance. I feel confident that we will overcome this issue because appearently we Subaru lovers never say CAN'T! I try to encourage all the mechanics in our facility that CAN'T never could and CANT doesn't work here. Again, thank you!

Does anyone know what the 4 numbers on the ECU that are what seem to be spec or sub-numbers on a silver section of the label on the ECU mean? They seem to be different on every one.

But I'm having trouble finding any of these ignitors for sale. I'm new to this site and have a hard time navagating it. Do you know what the resistance readings should be for the ignitor? Also my alarm has stopped working on this vehical. The chiltons manual doesn't show it but its bred right into the factory wiring. I cant get the dealer to admit that this vehical had a factory valey( if thats how its spelled) alarm but its there. Normally when the door is opened a clicking starts which is the timer and it gets faster after a short period and if the key is not turned to on within maybe 30 seconds a relay is engaged to pulse the horn. I inspected the connectors on the ECU in the trunk and found no melted or corroded connections. It seems like every week there is something else not working with this unit. I posted about the voltage pulse on one of the originals but cant get back to it to quote.

With the optical pick up crank angle sensor?

Wow you too???? Im currently trying to find one on the cheap but they are not cheap. http://www.goecu offer an eveluation for %75 and a reman for $195

The ECU is a worry of mine. Where do I find it to check the connections and/or a new one if needed. I have constant voltage at the two bladed kinda rectangle plug that is on the "transisor" bracket and 1.7 volts constant at the round plug that goes into the wire harness who's mate goes to the coil terminals which doesnt pusle while cranking how ever I did get the 12 volts at the rectangle plug to pulse the other day while turning the motor by hand but not today. When i had the "transistor"(or ignitor whichever is correct) unsoldered and in my hand it read resistance in one direction but not the other and my electronics guy at the plant said that is correct and functioning. ALSO, IF THE KEY IS ON AND ALL HOOKED UP, I CAN PULL THE RECTANGULAR PLUG OFF THE COIL BRACKET WHILE HOLDING THE COIL WIRE NEAR GROND AND GET ONE SPARK JUST LIKE A BREAKER SET. It's the ECU isnt it? What the heck? Maybe this is why they didnt run this style long. It was great out of the gate but now I'm pulling my hair out.

Hello there. I have been searching thruogh the threads here and have hit and missed on a particular problem. I own a 87 xt gl 1.8 mpfi 2wd that lost spark. I got the spark back about an hour after it first died even though I didnt work on it, then it died for good. I have replaced the coil, optical pick up, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. i have the signal to what I believe is a transistor mounted on the coil bracket but have no spark. The two blade plug goin to this "transistor" has voltage until the signal comes around from the crank angle sensor like I think it should. I beleive this "transistor" may not be pulsing the coil like it should to build current and release it. I'm at my wits end and running out of cash. If someone out there has experienced a similar problem or can tell me where to purchase one of these " transisors" if thats what its called, I could sure use some help. the chiltons manual calls out a condenser, maybe this is what im thinking is the transistor.