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by nicko on 27-12-06 08:23 PM

Hi Guys,

My name is Paul and i have a 1997 Liberty RX auto sedan.  The problem that i have is, that the engine will cut out for no reason at all while driving around in the city(will start nearly straight away), also when driving at highway speed the engine will die then after a few seconds will come back to normal.

I have spent $300 so far at our local Subaru dealer, but the problem is still there.

Has anybody have any ideas that can help me out.

cheers,
Paul
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by XXB4XX on 27-12-06 08:54 PM

Id say its a fuel pump problem, or wiring, as the car is requiring more feed the fuel pump is cutting out, and as a car gets warmer, it usually uses more current, meaning it could be the wiring playing up somewhere. check the wires to all your sensors especially your air flow meter.
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by Kosti on 27-12-06 09:05 PM

Welcome Paul,

Check out the earthing on your car, start with the battery.

I'd take it back to Subaru if this is still occurring.

BTW does it happen when your in neutral and just rev it?
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by nicko on 28-12-06 06:50 PM

Thanks for all the info.

To answer your question, well it only happens when i'm in Drive.

Stopped today going up my driveway.

Cheers,
Paul.
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by rx98liberty on 28-12-06 11:33 PM

Judging by that it could be your neutral / park cut out switch.  If the switch is on the blink it cuts the ignition out while your driving just like when you try to start your car in gear, it wont start. Had this happen a while ago in a bloddy bombadoore. It that fails then find someone who understands efi. Not just an auto elecy but someone like a tuner and does a lot with after market efi tuning systems. I have had problems before with my car and that where I always end up after the Subaru dealer throws it in the "too hard basket" Hope this helps.
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by nicko on 20-02-07 10:49 AM

Well my liberty is now fixed! We replaced the  ECU (Engine Control Unit) with a new one. and had no more problems.

Thanks, Paul.
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by rxliberty2000 on 20-02-07 10:56 AM

Thats awesome that you have it all fixed now!

I hope you can now start enjoying your liberty now smile
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