Subaru Forester - power loss in cold weather

2000 SUBARU FORESTER
178,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISAJ
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Subaru Forester GLS (2000) - starts fine and idles ok but as soon as you try to pull away it loses power and almost stalls. Leave it idling for 5 minutes and it drives fine. This only happens with the first start of the day and only in cold (UK) weather. Any help greatly appreciated. Chris.
Nov 25, 2010 at 2:48 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Get the spark plug wires ohmed checked and replace if out of specs.

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Nov 25, 2010 at 4:53 AM
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CHRISAJ
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Thanks for the advice. Are you able to provide, or point me in the direction of the specs (I don't have access to a workshop manual).
Nov 26, 2010 at 12:50 AM
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CHRISAJ
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Apologies... I just noticed that you already supplied the specs in the attached table. Thanks again.
Nov 26, 2010 at 1:54 AM
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Let me know if you require additional informaton.
Nov 26, 2010 at 5:12 AM
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