Rough Idle (MFI Engs): Loose Engine Ground (SUB0188AP)

Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: SUB0188AP

ROUGH IDLE (MFI ENGS): LOOSE ENGINE GROUND

TECHNICAL INFORMATION TIP

Reference Number(s): SUB0188AP, Date of Issue:

ROUGH IDLE (MFI ENGS) - LOOSE ENGINE GROUND

YEAR(S): 1985-87

MANUFACTURER: Subaru

MODEL(S): All Models W/MFI

ISSUE & TIP

A loose engine ground may cause a rough idle or engine miss on 1985-87 Subarus equipped with multiport fuel injection. No codes will be stored in the ECU.

The ground wire is located on the right side of the intake manifold. Remove the bolt that secures the ground wire, clean and buff the connection, install a lock washer under the bolt, then torque the manifold bolt to specifications.

Courtesy of Import Service Magazine

with thanks to:

Thomas Weimer

Subaru Regency

Jacksonville, Florida

REFERENCE NUMBER

SUB0188AP

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