Chris Godawski Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Could also be slipped belt, but batt light didn't come on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatsphere Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 A friend is the senior tech at my local Subaru dealership. He checked the ignition system and found no problems. Code was reset and has not appeared to date. My car is a 2006 LGT with 90k miles. We also have a 2005 OBXT with 90k miles. Yes, I drive too damn much. I've only done regular maintenance on both cars. The only exception was the warranty replacement of my 3rd gear synchro and the clutch and flywheel on the Legacy. My wife learning to drive a stick in this car. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Godawski Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Cleared the light the same day, (generic scanner showed a P5000 code named Wheel Speed Sensor). No issues since. This is the first and last winter that i ride on summer tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joon525 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I got this today after filling up at the gas station. Tank was near empty, didn't even drive the car, just started it and the light came right up. Going to clear it now and see how I fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Godawski Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 In your situation it sounds like a gas cap wasn't tightened all the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joon525 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 In your situation it sounds like a gas cap wasn't tightened all the way... That's what I'm thinking as well. I thought it would go away immediately if I retightened it but the CEL stayed on. It's been reset so I'll see how this goes from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Just got this CEL on my outback today. I did check the gas cap, it didnt seem loose or anything. After restarting the car a couple of times it was gone. Scanned it when I got home and it was the P1518. Guess ill wait and see if it comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2redgsr Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Just got this issue today, maybe moisture because its raining? Then again when i turn acc on i can hear a loud noise like water flowing or something near my feet, also something in my motor is buzzing while acc is on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2redgsr Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Just reset the ecu and no more ce light, but i still hear the flow by my feet(maybe this is normal and i never noticed it before) and still some buzzing in the motor, anyone else hear these sounds? Are they normal? Thanks for any input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 cleared mine out and no return of it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amjswj Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I got the check engine light and blinking cruise yesterday (not the first time); took it in to the dealer today, and it turns out that the problem is the pumps that pump air into the turbo -- they went bad and have to be replaced. (An $800 job!!) My mileage was at 61,600 and the warranty for this expires at 60K --- However, the dealership is covering it anyway. Outstanding customer service, if you ask me!! If this happens, you should get it checked out. I was originally told it was just a loose gas cap-- turns out it's much more serious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llmask Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I got the check engine light and blinking cruise yesterday (not the first time); took it in to the dealer today, and it turns out that the problem is the pumps that pump air into the turbo -- they went bad and have to be replaced. (An $800 job!!) My mileage was at 61,600 and the warranty for this expires at 60K --- However, the dealership is covering it anyway. Outstanding customer service, if you ask me!! If this happens, you should get it checked out. I was originally told it was just a loose gas cap-- turns out it's much more serious! mine just turned on yesterday. im at 43k of my 05mtlgt. i also have the gold warranty. let me see what the dealer say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZG Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think that I might be experiencing this problem right now. car is at the mechanic and we'll see what the code is a little bit later this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teknique06790 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 WTF!!! I got the same issues with the cel an cc light blinking.comes on and goes away.tighten gas cap.went to autozone n got it checked.reset code by disconnecting batt. goes away n comes back on later.wtf!!!! and i gave subaru dealer in hartford, CT 565.00$ FREAKING dollars 2 give me a 95,000 mile tune up and they aint do jack but change my oil n fluids and wash my car.freakin kidding me!!! besides the basic visual inspection. i could did that shit myself. what could be the cause of :a/f differ.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amjswj Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I had this problem keep happening, and turns out it was not the gas cap. After three trips to the dealer they finally figured out that the seals on the turbo were bad; They replaced this and all's finally well. Expensive job, but it was totally covered under warranty.(AND -- I was at 63000 miles at that point -- warranty expired at 60K, but they still covered it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Bump! This code came on last night while driving home from work, then this morning it turned off while driving to work. Just like most members here I was like . My question to the previous post is "how is this code related to the turbo seals"? My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fargus04 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 This just happened to me as well! I am not one of the fortunate few to own an LGT though. It's an '05 LTD wagon... so turbo air pump, turbo seals, etc are all ruled out. Considered going to a local mechanic to check out the codes, but not sure he'll know enough about subies to figure this puzzle out. Thoughts? Should i just go to the stealership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 P1518 - Starter Switch Circuit Low Input I'm no expert but I'd clean the battery terminals in hopes of increasing the output to the starter circuit. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdupont Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 hi whats up i know this is an old thread hope it gets read i have a 06 lgt with 130,000 miles on it car is strong except the same thing check engine is on solid and cruise lights flash except my car also loses all throttle response with no warning...could be going 5 or 90mph all of a sudden u lose all throttle response car still runs shifts and coasts. but i have to pull over and shut car off and restart ive tried resetting the ecu still comes back...anyone have any idea what it is? ive been told throttle relay but can find no info on it anywhere....any help is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 ^^ That sounds like something completly different, but I could be wrong and it might be related somehow. Found this informative information over on UltimateSubaru.org The ECM is monitoring the Starter +12v. If the car is starting and running correctly, this is a false error. But may indicates a poor or broken wire from the starter +12v solenoid to the ECM. I would check the connections at the starter solenoid ( the smaller push on terminal of the solenoid ) You did say the starter was sounding odd. This could also be caused by a 'sticky' solenoid. If the engine starts, and the solenoid remains engaged for more than 10 seconds, this will also set a P1518. This should give you a place to start ( no pun intended ). I suspect you will have to replace the started/solenoid. More information found here:http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=83894 My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I just got the P1518 - Starter Switch Circuit Low Input CEL while in cruise control on the freeway. Pulled the code and reset the ECU with the A/P. I was suspect of the gas cap not being seated as I just filled up yesterday, but it was snug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 this just happened to me as well. i read through all the pages and seems like no one has pin pointed wtf it is. any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I just got the P1518 - Starter Switch Circuit Low Input CEL while in cruise control on the freeway. Pulled the code and reset the ECU with the A/P. I was suspect of the gas cap not being seated as I just filled up yesterday, but it was snug. And it's back after 3-4 miles of in town driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 i cleared mine when it threw the code this morning, i started the car, it seemed like it cranked less than it normally does on start up, then i checked it, cleared it, and drove 100 miles today and it never came back on. car is back to normal...very odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapture Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 well add me to this list of p1518ers...my car popped this code and read starter bank circuit low.....just swapped turbo and injectors...reset code with ap....any body know what this is for sure?? 71k on the car and really haven't had any other issues lately.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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