Intermittened Check Engine light ... 2005 Forester

I re read your original post and can't find where you listed a trouble code.

~Brian

A lot of things. You need to get the codes pulled at Autozone (or similar).

Dan D '99 Impreza 2.5 RS (son's) Central NJ USA

Code may be stored in memory. Might be a good excuse to drop $100 at Wal Mart for an ODBII scanner. Or a trip to Auto Zone when it's not busy for them to read it.

-- Todd H.

-- original post --

I'm gonna agree with Todd and say this may be a good excuse to drop some money on a code reader, or find a place that is willing to help you out. I am not from Australia, so I can't make any recommendations where to go, but surely you have an auto parts store that you could start with?

~Brian

Keep in mind that if you get an inexpensive code reader it will be cheaper than taking it to a dealer to have the code read. They charge you to read the code, and then charge you to fix the problem. On an intermittent problem the code is usually held in memory that the code reader can find even if the light isn't on.

Remember this: a code is a symptom, not a diagnosis. You go to a Dr. with a fever, he has to use his knowlage to figure out the cause. the same with (most) codes

But reading the code yourself is still a fine idea. If you feel feverish, it's generally a good idea to take your temperature before you make the decision to see your doctor about it.

I agree ;) But part of the reason Parts houses read codes is to hopefull get you to buy a part, and in some cases the code is telling a story. The one thing I know is that if you have a knock sensor code on a subaru, replace the knock sensor. (o2 heater codes are cut and dried also)