2005 Subaru WRX (GD) — Repair Solution

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

Subaru WRX (GD) Rough Running - EFI Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: WRX (GD)
Year: 2005
Engine: 2.5L EJ255 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol Manual
Kilometres: 265,000
Area: Engine
Category: Rough Running - EFI

Customer Complaint

Went around a corner and started to chug and run rough

Problem Summary

Runs rough and blows a heap of smoke

Suspect a tuned ECU

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBGD05112
Vehicle2005 Subaru WRX (GD)
Engine2.5L EJ255 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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