2009 Subaru Forester (SH) — Repair Solution

2.5L EJ255 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol Auto · Rough Running - EFI · Engine

Subaru Forester (SH) Rough Running - EFI Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester (SH)
Year: 2009
Engine: 2.5L EJ255 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 94,859
Area: Engine
Category: Rough Running - EFI

Customer Complaint

Intermittent rough running

Problem Summary

Just started to randomly go into a rough running mode and just as randomly come good again. Just started to do this, and no work had been done. It will stall at idle and surge at 2000 RPM.

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBSH09112
Vehicle2009 Subaru Forester (SH)
Engine2.5L EJ255 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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