98 subaru legacy

1998 SUBARU LEGACY
218,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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FORKMAN
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we bought a used 98 legacy and it's engine light turned on. though nothing of it but lately it has been getting a rougher idle and it recently stalled when in reverse and the gas was hit. just changed spark plugs what else could give it a vibration-ey feel. gets about 10km/l thought it would be better so maybe a fuel problem. every now and then when i start it it struggles, then revs pretty high(no rpm gauge) then goes down to normal. any suggestions? sometimes i smell a faint odd smell like burning comming from the vents when the fan is on, but not always and i don't know if it's the car or not.
May 29, 2011 at 3:41 PM
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Have the computer scan for code/s,there's a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to come on.This is your starting point to finding out the problem.

Or you can go to this link for further info:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Aug 6, 2011 at 1:40 AM