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the check engine light came on in my 2001 subaru forester a couple weeks ago. then a few days later if i gave it to much gas it would start to lose power and sometimes backfire. also a couple times while it was losing power and backfiring the check engine light would flash for a few seconds then go back to a steady light. can anyone please help?
Submitted: 158 days and 12 hours ago.
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2001 Subaru Forester S 2.5 i think
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i haven't tried anything yet. i want to bring it in to a garage probably tomorrow and wanted to have some idea of whats wrong for a few reason. one in case i can fix it myself or try. two so i can give them a headstart on what to look at first. and three so i dont get ripped off. thanks for your help in advance.
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Hello welcome to just answer. You need to find out what the code is that is stored in the computer to find out why its running bad. The reason the check engine light flashes sometimes is because the is seeing the catalytic converter is being damaged. You should be able to go to autozone and they should be able to read the codes for you. Eric
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6/17/2009
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29 years ,drivability brakes ,a/c,trans repair,engine repair
158 days and 12 hours ago.
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ok well i figured it would need to be hooked up to a computer and i know this is a pretty broad question but what r the most common and most expensive things that u have seen in your experience. is it most commonly a catalytic converter or an o2 sensor. and is the catalytic converter the most expensive thing it could be?
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158 days and 12 hours ago.
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If you can find out what the code is you maybe able to fix it yourself. It may just need to be tuned up. Eric
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