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Old 2010-05-22, 07:40 PM   #2
Nick Koan
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Check to see if the radiator cooling fans are running excessively (like when the engine is cold and you just turn the car on w/o starting the engine).

It's not a huge deal, but there was a recall on the relay switch for the fans. When they burn out, it burns out the part of the ECU that controls fan speed. If it's happening the dealer should replace it under the recall.

Also, check the connector between the turbo and the intercooler. It's a hard mount (rather than a flexible y pipe like the wrx) and it sometimes it'll pull apart. Other than that, just check the normal stuff.
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