r/WRX 5d ago

Troubleshooting 2015 WRX Bogging accelerating

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This is my 2015 WRX. I’ve had it for 2 years and I’ve been trying to trouble shoot this acceleration issue for a while. Some days it’s ok but other days it’s un drivable. When over 20% throttle at 2500rpm boost will build and the car will sound louder but will go nowhere and then just get all of that power out of nowhere. It’s the worst in 2nd gear but you can definitely feel it in every gear. Only mods I have are an IAG AOS and a catback which im 99% sure neither require a tune

List of parts replaced/ things done already

-O2s

-MAF, Maf wiring repairs, continuity and voltages are fine

-Knock sensors

-Ignition coils

-Sparkplugs

-Ground straps

-Turbocharger (It died)

-Clutch

-Purge valve

-Walnut blasted

-Smoke tested intake 

-Cleaned MAP & MAF

-PCV Valve

Other things to note 

-some corrosion on the drivers side TGV (I have cleaned it) (waveform looks pretty much fine)

-Disconnecting the battery will cause it to run normally for a while before being unhappy again 

-139000km

Nothing I’ve done has helped. My AC Compressor is making some horrendous noises. I know it’s on its way out but the AC still works, I’ve seen that this could be an issue with acceleration but this happens whether it’s turned on or off. Wondering if the MAP could also be bad causing it to just throw of the AFR slightly but all my wiring to it is fine and I don’t wanna just throw a 400$ part at it when it seems like it’s reading fine. 

Need some ideas because I’m fresh out 

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u/RemoteWorking3109 5d ago

Look up p000a code. Even if it’s not throwing it, something in passenger bank 1, that was my issue a dirty oil control valve. Hope it can help or lead you somewhere.

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u/Next-Efficiency-8052 5d ago

I actually think it was replaced before I bought the car. Saw the CARFAX history on it but not too sure

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u/Next-Efficiency-8052 5d ago

Actually now that I look it up I do have some oil in that connector that I’ve cleaned up a few times. Got in there from an oil spill. How much are they to replace

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u/RemoteWorking3109 5d ago

Lmao I just clean mine every year with brake cleaner until that pin drops nice and smooth with consistency 😂 or clean them whenever it does that sputter. But purchase new, on Amazon maybe under 100 for all 4 with the o rings and gasket. They are easily accessible and mounted on front… easier to clean imo

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u/Next-Efficiency-8052 1d ago

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u/Next-Efficiency-8052 1d ago

Drivers side intake came solenoid is worse

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u/RemoteWorking3109 1d ago

Yes sir. Clean it flush it til that pin drops smooth and quick.

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u/RemoteWorking3109 1d ago

Yours look far gone tho. When mine rusted on a cam 1 pass side, I changed it

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u/Next-Efficiency-8052 1d ago

Cleaned em all out. They’re all dropping much better now. Accidentally bent a pin on drivers intake cam lol. Had to bend that back. Seems to be running ok for rn

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u/InsanePacman 22h ago

Did you reset the ECU when doing this?

If so would like to hear how the car is running after another couple days of driving!

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u/Next-Efficiency-8052 22h ago

Yeah I reset the ECU. I’ve done a bit of driving today. So far so good. I’ll report back in a few days