FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 WELL I did something to it:mad: I was going down a dirt road at night about 35mph and I hit a huge wash in the road and caught some air. About 3 seconds later I side-swiped a doe, and crushed her back legs:( I backed up just to see her pull herself off the road and into the woods. I hope she dies quickly:( I have no gun to kill her Now however the Sube won't run at idle. It starts fine and drives OK but at idle it misses and then cuts off:mad: Any Ideas? Still sick over the deer thing to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister7 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 maybe a vacuum leak? So sorry about the deer. One of my most traumatic childhood events involved a deer and a school bus.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Yeah, most likely dislodged a vacuum line or perhaps a connector somewhere. look for loose stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 Thanks for the help I will check that out tomarrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I hit a huge wash in the road and caught some air. If you insist on 'catching air' then you better start figuring out how to fix everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 maybe a vacuum leak? So sorry about the deer. One of my most traumatic childhood events involved a deer and a school bus.... well, all vac lines look OK . However I noticed a voltage drop as the car dies. Maybe an electricl problem??? One of my childhood Bus related traumas involved "chain reaction projectile vomiting" ever tried to walk from the back of the bus through vomit soaked floors and seats:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 If you insist on 'catching air' then you better start figuring out how to fix everything LOL yep I forget I'm driving a normal car sometimes I had my new Off road lights on and it was a curvy dirt and gravel road, I guess I went "rally" on it;) I can only emagin the damage thos rally drivers would suffer if they hit a deer at 80 or 90 MPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 well, all vac lines look OK .I noticed a voltage drop as the car dies. Maybe an electricl problem??? Maybe, but it could be that the alternator just cuts out as the engine rpm gets too low. A symtom rather than a cause. What year is the car? SPFI or carbed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 Maybe, but it could be that the alternator just cuts out as the engine rpm gets too low. A symtom rather than a cause. What year is the car? SPFI or carbed? 86 GL 3speed carbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 My old car did the same thing after i hit a deer...what is it with subarus and deer? It turned out that the jolt of hitting the deer dislodged all the crap at the bottom of the fuel tank and sent it into both fuel filters. Replace your fuel filter(s) and see if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 My old car did the same thing after i hit a deer...what is it with subarus and deer? It turned out that the jolt of hitting the deer dislodged all the crap at the bottom of the fuel tank and sent it into both fuel filters. Replace your fuel filter(s) and see if that helps. That actual makes sence. I came down pretty hard after hitting the dry wash. I will check my fuel pressure , and Im sure it wouldnt hurt to change the filters thanks for all the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 There isnt much fuel pressure to check on a carb. pull off the fuel line off the carb and crank on the engine. If fuel comes out when the engine is cranking you are fine. They only run ~3psi Oh and get rid of that damn 3 speed AT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Oh and get rid of that damn 3 speed AT why,, its doing just fine,,, considering I have to start out in 2nd Unless I let it warm up for 15 minutes. Subaru parts are hard to come by here,,,, been trying to figure out if the is a duct tape fix for my tranny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Not true. There lots of members in the area. Use the board to get ahold of them. Milesfox isnt exactly close, but I'm sure he has parts, or knows people around your area with parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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