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jrodz09 · 02-01-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZnut

The problems should have been fixed for you at the factory...keep us posted on the rough idle.

Will do.. Is there a page for vins like mine that still have reoccurring problems? I don't now much about this tranny, but i get that weird feel with the clutch, and rough shifts.. they don't happen to in very smoothly. Makes me kinda sad, especially when my 1992 Honda Civic VX (DD) shifts more smoothly than this 2013 model car. We'll see..

JSUB · 02-01-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JSUB

JSUB, BRZ, 1246 km, Canada, waiting for ECU software upgrade (ordered by dealer).

While waiting, dealer told me ok to drive it even if CEL on.

Dealer re-flashed the ECU (had P0019 code I believe). Engine running just fine for now. Have close to 3k KM now.

ftc~brz · 02-01-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

"swapped the valves" ? I'm not sure what this means, nor do I recall seeing anything about swapping valves in this thread. Maybe I missed something (?).

Could you explain?

Thanks.

what they did to mine. cam shafts and lsv valves for 1st fix. Lorton is about 2 hours from me would have been worth a drive to the dealer that fixed mine. Oh well, ECU flash is his next step. GL to him

Marrk · 02-01-2013, 06:06 PM

Never heard of lsv valves. Have to look that up. Thanks.

ladios · 02-02-2013, 06:29 AM

I found a place to make water and soil into the car inside,

right side

left side

here is the route,
right side

left side

Normal there is a cover,but that cover can not block all of water and soil ,When Factory technician remove the cover,this two holes is exposed in my eyes,this two holes did not Sealed is Normal?

jrodz09 · 02-02-2013, 06:26 PM

Well guess what guys! To my luck I finally got that CEL! Right after I left the Evasive Motorsports location. Guess none of this cars are safe to the CEL code fever yet. VIN#6055xx. Anyways ran it to the nearest Subaru dealer in Puente Hills. The services dude started as a douche bag, but once I told him that I was from Pendleton his attitude changed. LOL. Anyways, told me it was a "hard code" a "stability control code". They couldnt have it done by end of day. So I told him I was just going to take it to Bob Baker Subaru in Carlsbad. Don't want to name drop, but their customer service is terrible. They said they were closing and couldnt get me a loaner or a rental and that I could drop it off as a "night drop" but I need to find my own way home. Basically saying that I was SOL (shit outta luck) I asked. Can anyone just drop me off on base? She said NO!. So just in case if you find yourself stranded and have to make it to that dealer you already know what to expect. Will be taking it there Monday after work. No choice.. nearest dealer.

BRZ/860miles/CODE-Stability Control?/dealer on monday

BRZnut · 02-02-2013, 10:03 PM

Keep us updated...sounds like something new compared to the other idle issues?? See if you can get the actual code number.

jesperswe · 02-04-2013, 06:20 PM

Anyone noticed excessive engine vibration when stationary and idleing when the engine is cold? Goes away as soon as the engine is hot.

MVJ1975 · 02-04-2013, 07:54 PM

Error code was P0018. Fixed by replacing a cam sprocket. We'll see how long the fix lasts but it's stable for the moment.

zoomzoomers · 02-04-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jesperswe

Anyone noticed excessive engine vibration when stationary and idleing when the engine is cold? Goes away as soon as the engine is hot.

I've always said that this motor doesn't seem to warm up very quickly or well. When cold a lot of weird things seem to happen as opposed to when warm.

BRZnut · 02-04-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jesperswe

Anyone noticed excessive engine vibration when stationary and idleing when the engine is cold? Goes away as soon as the engine is hot.

Yes...engine is very rough when first started, esp when its cold out. Much rougher than other cars I've owned. Are all boxer engines like this??

zoomzoomers · 02-04-2013, 11:42 PM

I'm convinced that or cars have a terrible alternator. Hence the idle dip.

kroarke · 02-05-2013, 03:12 AM

#219 UPDATE.

Dealer replaced cam sprocket. Car was in the shop for 3 days. Everything seems ok. The rear headlight filled up with water just before I took it in to have the work done. They replaced that too. They must love me. lol. Ill let you know if anything happens.

jesperswe · 02-05-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZnut

Yes...engine is very rough when first started, esp when its cold out. Much rougher than other cars I've owned. Are all boxer engines like this??

I've always thought that the boxer engine was very quiet and "low vibrating" because of the design with opposed pistons.
I've never had a car with such rough engine condition when its cold.

02-02-2013, 06:29 AM	#2469
ladios Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: toyota 86 Location: TAIWAN Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I found a place to make water and soil into the car inside, right side left side here is the route, right side left side Normal there is a cover,but that cover can not block all of water and soil ,When Factory technician remove the cover,this two holes is exposed in my eyes,this two holes did not Sealed is Normal? Last edited by ladios; 02-03-2013 at 08:57 AM.

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kroarke Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Pensacola Posts: 21 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	#219 UPDATE. Dealer replaced cam sprocket. Car was in the shop for 3 days. Everything seems ok. The rear headlight filled up with water just before I took it in to have the work done. They replaced that too. They must love me. lol. Ill let you know if anything happens.

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