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thanks to all those that have posted some very useful information. On the week end we were able to find what was causing the intermitent ecu problems which progressed to not being able to start and unusual ecu led display. The problem has been traced to a loose/stripped manifold bolt which was also ...

the car is an original turbo.

thanks suparoo i will see if i can find it much easier if you know where to look thanks.
the dull constant glow is what has me thinking the ecu is not working properly and may need replacing but i dont have another one to swap over and test.

my ecu when you turn the acc on will no longer display codes instead all i get is a faint constant glow from the LED on the ecu, therefore i am unable to read what error codes are stored on ecu. my fuel pump still pumps when the ecu is disconected. does anyone know how to reset the ecu? I have only ...

thanks twilightprotege and steptoe i have yet to here fom Boyce but when i do i will post how he fixed it. The problem just developed but one thing i have not mention and i think i should is that if i disconnect the ecu the engine behaves the same as when it is connected i get one quick fire then it...

benny i have not checked sensors i will do so, can you please explain what the tps and afm i am guessing afm is air flow meter but not sure what tps is. i do not have a manual that covers the turbo or efi model so i am kind of flying blind my other L series subys have all been carby thanks again sup...

hey i have read Boyce thread and his issue with starting Ok guys, here it is: 1986 Subaru XT GL-10 EA82-T engine/5spd 40k miles on engine, car runs great other than starting problem.... I get a Code 12 when checking ecu (Starting switch on or off while starting). This code may or may not be related ...