JPX Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 So how did this turn out? On the edge of my seat with this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 Boy I thought I had posted the results; sorry. Replaced the purge cannister solenoid and then reset the codes (although that seems more difficult than I expected). I had to pull the most complicated method of doing it off Josh's 'site but it finally reset the codes. I had added a can of seafoam to the last tankful of gas that I installed before replacing the solenoid. The more I ran the car the better it got. I now have 2500 miles on the engine I installed and haven't seen a CEL since the re-set. The high idle/slow return has been gone now for four weeks. I get 22/23 mpg and the new engine doesn't lose a drop of oil in 2000 miles when I last changed it. I'm fortunate to have gotten such a good engine; looks like it will be a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyben Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I had a simiar problem in my 2000 2.2L Outback Sport. There was actually an ECU a flash update available to fix a high idle glitch. Apparently it was a problem in all 2.2s in 2000. You should call your local dealer and see if there is an update for yours. It worked for me. I got all the same types of codes before the flash and the diagnostics turned back no problems with any of the sensors. My problem was compunded however by a bad cat. They replaced the cat under warranty. So thats my 2 cents before you go replacing expensive sensors, try a free phone call to cover all the bases. P.S. I have not had a CEL since the CAT replacement and reflash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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