Direct Injector Failure Poll

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Tag you are it.

Find root cause, develop action plan, apply appropriate fixes.

There is enough data now, damage and even TSB from other markets point to issues with the fuel system parts and tuning.

We as owners will never get a straight answer from the OEM on what they are doing, the problem etc.

They want the younger crowd, the aftermarket support and enthusiast and press attention? It all comes at a cost, their owners are going to expect a high level of service and transparency Toyota and Subaru are not equipped to provide at this point.

Our goal is to have Subaru of America ACKNOWLEDGE that there is a problem. They have not done so. Yet.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

I wonder if this has anything to do with break in, easy vs. hard. The seal might require heat cycling before it becomes resistant to deterioration...

Both of our engines saw "easy" break-ins. Low load, low RPM. It was miserable.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

The dude works for Toyota or Subaru, its pretty clear...

It certainly appears that way.

[phm14]

Originally Posted by vgi

no offense, i'm ESL, but to me these sound like:

1. "...I think there are some things working against you here. 1st, those videos are mostly all "timed events"..." => "going to the track to push your car and your driving skills to the limit is wrong and can void your warranty as you should really be just cruising around 2-3k rpm" ftw is the difference if it's officially timed or not if the point of going to the track is actually drive it at its limits?

2. "Thousands ... drive these cars aggressively every day ...Given the ratio of cars ... adjusted for those that had the ECU played with, what are the odds ..., the odds are astronomically in favor of something other than a manufacturing issue... " => "there is an obvious conspiracy on this forum against the most reliable car maker (who always sorts it out and make it right at their expense and have a proven record of doing right by owners) because all the people who have blown their engines are dishonest - they either participate in timed events or have ecu tune, or both, and they spread lies about toyota/subaru and their quality and willingness/readiness to address any issues because they want their engine fixed under warranty"

or did I get it wrong?

oh and that disclaimer "..I'm not accusing you of being dishonest..." really doesn't sound sincere

Congratulations, is post is the biggest waste of time in this thread.

[phm14]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

The dude works for Toyota or Subaru, its pretty clear...

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

It certainly appears that way.

Oh no. I'm busted. Check the contact info in my profile, geniuses. I run a vet clinic.

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Then what are you accusing him of? Are you an engineer? Do you have information that we are not privy to?

I don't see an accusation there at all. I'm also not here to defend myself against post whores who add nothing to the discussion. Got better things to do.

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by phm14

Oh no. I'm busted. Check the contact info in my profile, geniuses. I run a vet clinic.

I don't see an accusation there at all. I'm also not here to defend myself against post whores who add nothing to the discussion. Got better things to do.

Then you must be blind.

Oh, so I'm a post whore who added nothing to the discussion? Go back and read the first few replies to Mike's thread junior.

Regardless of your professional endeavors, at least as you claim them to be (because your profile is gospel truth, lol), you have a blind allegiance to the manufacturers here, that is clear to many...

"Got better things to do", then why do you keep replying?

[vgi]

Originally Posted by phm14

Congratulations, is post is the biggest waste of time in this thread.

well, i just wanted to clarify where you stand so you don't have repeat yourself with variation of logically same words diarrhea on all the threads on this issue. short and to the point.

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

Can you point to the section of the warranty prohibits this?

Give him a minute, he's asking his bosses at Toyota/Subaru exactly where it is right now...

[phm14]

^This kind of noise reminds me of why I hadn't posted here in 6 months. You clowns are a real asset here.

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by phm14

^This kind of noise reminds me of why I hadn't posted here in 6 months. You clowns are a real asset here.

And yet somehow, we did just fine without you.

I am an asset. I personally arranged for and assisted with the development of 50+ new parts for our platform...what have you done? Nothing.

Your failure to address any of my statements has not been overlooked. You sure like to dish but you can't take anything can you?

[Carwhisperer]

Don't want to get this thread locked. C'mon fellas.

[phm14]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

And yet somehow, we did just fine without you.

I am an asset. I personally arranged for and assisted with the development of 50+ new parts for our platform...what have you done? Nothing.

Your failure to address any of my statements has not been overlooked. You sure like to dish but you can't take anything can you?

It is mildly amusing to watch you continue to make a fool of yourself

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by phm14

Well, I do hope you Guys get it sorted out. Obviously, continuing to put new motors in the car can't go on for long. Here's a vid from the OP:

No, seriously, can you point to the section of the warranty prohibits anything in that video?

[phm14]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I have some friends in digital/electronic forensic analysis. A reflash will be 100% traceable, and I'm more than happy to make our ECU available (and even encourage) for analysis for signs of tampering/reprogramming/reflashing/etc.

As far as the search is concerned, here's the thing. They're all HPDE events. There is not a single time competition video of the BRZ. They're all videos of my s2k. Unless using a personal timing device (as pictured, suction cupped onto the windshield) makes it competitive.

That 5th link is... interesting.

Mike, my question about the ECU in post 112 is a sincere one. I really don't know much about them, especially the forensics side. I had assumed that Subaru had already checked yours out. If this is a manufacturer issue, we all hope they get to the bottom of it and make it right ASAP. We are all owners, after all.