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Old 20-09-2014, 03:35 PM
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Default 08 WRX vacuum issue?

Hi guys, run into an issue with the wrx and looking for a little help.

Thursday night driving, went to go for a little pull through 3rd gear and it felt powerless, two minutes later and I had an extremely lumpy idle that was close to stalling. Checked the CEL code and it showed misfire on all cylinders. Found the line from the BOV to the intake manifold had come off and I reconnected that.

Idle is okay now, and CEL is gone but I'm not getting full boost and get this "psh" of air as I step on the accelerator. I have taken the intercooler off and resat the hoses to the turbo etc but it hasn't helped. Any idea where I should be looking?

The hose from the IC to the throttle body (I believe it's called) actually seems to almost collapse/shake when the "psh" sound happens but I have made sure it is properly connected.

Any help is appreciated. Here's a video showing what's happening.

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