misfire

2005 SUBARU LEGACY
57,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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FAZILMOHAMMED
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i have a subaru legacy 2005 2.0 non turbo from japan when i start the car in the morning i get a misfire and it hesitates when i step on the gas peddle i have changed the plugs and wires and clean the injectors and still getting the problem
Dec 8, 2010 at 12:18 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

1.Defective spark plug.
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.Vacuum leak
5.Fautly fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
Dec 8, 2010 at 12:24 AM
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SUBARUDOC
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I would check with the subaru dealer I think that year they have had a update for that problem.It would be a computer download for your engine computer you just have to tell them your vin over the phone and they can check.
Dec 15, 2010 at 3:29 AM