Check engine, traction, cruise control lights

The O2 sensor problem must be a coincidence. The traction control light might be from a damaged wheel speed sensor wire.

my 2013 Impreza is doing exactly the same thing after a new tire change ....also reading the same thing through a diagnostic check .....I haven't gotten to the bottom of it yet ! Good luck and please post any remedy !

I am having this exact same problem to a T with my 09 impereza wrx. Cruise control light is blinking tracktion control and check engine lights are both on as soon as I start the car. I’m going to call Subaru today and ask them. I’ll post again if I find anything

Same thing check engine and traction control light on steady cruise light blinking Any ideas

Same on my 2013 Impreza and I just got a notice about a recall having to do with engine springs. Could these be related?

My 13 Impreza hatch has those lights on and is really starting to jerk when I accelerate. I wonder if it is related to the recall. The soonest my dealer could get me in was March, but I’m not sure my car is going to make it that long. Anyone have thoughts?

I just brought my 2013 Subaru Impreza in for the engine spring recall on Monday, I got it back Tuesday. As I was driving, my “check engine” light came on today (Wednesday) as did my traction light. Since the service center is closed I’m bringing my car back first thing tomorrow morning.

I've had my 2012 Impreza hatchback for a week after taking it in for the spring recall service was done. This morning my lights (traction control, check engine, blinking cruise control) came on but the car seems to be driving fine.

oh great, sounds like my 2013 Impreza is doing the same thing - it needs the recall springs thing done, when an appointment time opens up. Meanwhile, my check engine and traction light is on steadily. I thought it was the "drinks a lot of oil" issue, but adding oil didn't fix it. Have to wonder if it's related to the recall, also.

I don't have an answer, but my 2013 Impreza has the traction control light and check engine light going. I drove about 500 miles yesterday on snow tires without snow. I was hoping it was related to that and would be an easy fix.

Ive been having the same issue with my 2013 impreza Traction and check engine light are on CC blinking and was whatfelt like backfiring . This happened after I took it in for a recall. I took it back the dealership had it for a while and they said 2 cylinders weren't working properly so id need a whole new motor. I finally picked it up and the whole engine was shaking BAD. My bf looked at it and saw a sensor was disconnected. We had it towed to another shop. They determined it was 2 sensors and mentioned some wires looked burnt. The car is running fine now, but the lights are back on.

I had same thing happeng to my 2011 impreza. After two time bringing back to Canadian auto service ,changed everything to be fix still check engine lights on,cc kept flashing. Decide to bring in Subaru dealership on september My question is this safe to drive though ce lights on steadily and cc flashing? Thanks for sharing

My 08 imprezza is doing the same exact thing. Not sure what’s up with it.

I need help too. Traction control light comes on intermittently. Not sure if serious problem or not. 2008 Impreza Outback Sport.

Just bought my 09’ Impreza WRX Wagon today; just had the same exact symptoms to a T. Solid CEL Light, Flashing Cruise Control, Solid Traction Control off. My only dilemma is that I didn’t do anything relating to what you guys did. I was under load accelerating foot to the floor on the highway about to hit 4th gear, the motor was about to redline and right when it was is chugged kinda hard then threw the light warnings at me. Car continued driving 40 miles quite normally, but when boost started coming in towards the top end I could feel her hesitating a bit. Scanned her at my buddy’s house, don’t recall code just remember it said bank 2 cam advanced than required or something of the sort. Any clues... anyone? Seems like this thread has been on for quite some time

Same exact issue occurred after new tires were put on my 08 Subaru Impreza - anyone resolve their problem?

Ask about the center dif when talking to the Subaru maintainence. All the tires on your Subaru are supposed to be within a certain thread range or it can destroy your center dif because it is an AWD vehicle. Having the same problem with my Subaru right now.

Check that your gas cap is tight before driving all over. It can be as simple as that, it happened to me.

Same issue. Engine code was P0457. I definitely had a loose gas cap, I think I forgot to screw it back in entirely. I cleared the code and Traction control light turned off, CC stopped flashing, and of course, check engine light turned off. Diagnose the Evap leak and it seems to resolve the lights. Hopefully it’s as simple as the gas cap for you all too!

My subaru impreza 2009 does the same thing since i changed the wheels for the winter one:(

My 2010 Impreza Wrx is doing this - check engine light, traction control, and my cruise is flashing at me. Scanned the code and it came back as a MAF Sensor error - running too rich. It was stalling itself when parked, very low rpm and engine power, struggled a lot. Tried cleaning the sensor with some specified cleaner and it made it drive able but the lights are still on. I’m going to get a new one soon - I’ll update if it works.

Having this problem right now with my 09 Impreza hatch. The engine is struggling a bit at low rpm as well.

09 legacy with same issue. Scan came back with O2 sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 code #0137 Cleared the code and car wouldn’t start. Unplugged O2 sensor wire harness and reattached. After 2nd try, the car started and all dash lights were off. Hoping it was just a freak thing, if it comes back on I’ll change the O2 sensor. Hope this helps. Cheers guys and gals.

13 wrx, same problem, waste gate was partially stuck, fixed. The shut down caused a exhaust leak which is causing an error on the O2. Hope to fix that this week. The waste gate circuit may have more troubles, will see.

I've had the same issues... Changed out almost everything electronic.... My issue solved by a mechanic in two minutes... Harness to the alternator clip was defective. NO MORE flashing lights and key fob works. :-)

I have the same problem except no new tires, nothing happened. I started my car after work and bam they came on. My gas cap was loose but I fixed it and the lights are still on AND my AutoStart has stopped working.

I had the exact same issue. It was not the gaz cap. I checked the oil and it was miising 1 liter. I added the oil and the problem solved right after I started back the car. (Impreza 2013)

I have the same problem, cruise/traction/engine management lights, seems to happen after heavy rain (09 WRX always outside) anyone know a fix please

2013 Impreza- same thing just happened to me after replacing front wheel bearings.

2011 Impreza outback sport> 1st tank of gas after i got it and i get the check engine light, traction control and cruise is flashing. check gas cap seem ok. Code is P0028, Oil pressure. Low on oil> did a oil change> lights still on

Update: I have been driving on this for the past 2 years. It has come and gone on its own. I have reset it a few times, but after a month or two it comes right back. I have been driving it gently and letting it warm up for 10 min before driving in the winters. Bought a OBD2 diagnostic computer and am getting a P1449 alarm code, "Evaporative Vent Control Filter Clogging". My understanding is that this sub system is used to purge the fuel rich intake manifold on start up, or during cruise control deceleration periods. Without fixing it the car has a tendency to run rich until its warmed up. there doesn't seem to be any problems other than that.

I have the same problem with my 08 Impreza 2.5i sport wagon. Engine light and traction light came on. My engine runs fine no problem there and I just recent just a clutch replacement. My car runs good and does well RPM wise so idk what the lights are about. I actually did scan the codes and my mechanic said it came back with 15 codes which he thinks isn’t correct. Any one got any idea or fix. I don’t think it’s a gas cap but I can try that.

Having the same exact thing. Check engine on, traction control, and flashing cruise. Just out of the blue, car runs fine. I got code P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System - Too Lean (Bank1). My tire pressure light has been on before this

Had all of the above and turns out it’s the cat.