Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - 06 2.0 Performance dips badly in wet

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Thu 18 Jun 2009 01:45
06 2.0 Performance dips badly in wet - warren321
I've found that the engine performance goes from being crisp and sharp with a smooth delivery of power when driving in dry conditions to being almost flat at 2500 rpm when driving in the wet. The car does not deliver power smoothly and then suddenly kicks in when the revs are about 3200 rpm almost like a turbo lag. This problem then disappears after a few dry days.
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Thu 18 Jun 2009 13:51
06 2.0 Performance dips badly in wet - BB
If i were in your position, I would get a small spray container (something like febreeze comes in), fill with water and spray into the engine bay (as a mist, not a jet!) around the coil pack / coil / HT leads area and look for any sign of electrickery jumping.

Doing it at night helps.

Edited by BB on 18/06/2009 at 13:52

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