2013 Subaru WRX STI for Parts/Repair

The Bad: The vehicle has repeatedly thrown a P2138 code (Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D/E Voltage Correlation), illuminating the Service Engine light and rendering the accelerator pedal nonresponsive. Clearing the code resets the ECM after which the vehicle performs normally until the code is triggered again (sometimes within a day or two, and other times not for a week or longer). The throttle body and accelerator pedal assembly have been replaced, and the main wiring harness plugs and specific pins that plug into the ECM have been replaced, but the problem persists. The vehicle is being offered for sale at a substantial discount as a Parts/Repair car due to the recurring issue.

Price (Firm, Cash Only) $ 7,000

Book Values: Kelly Blue Book (Fair) = $16,470, JD Power (Low Trade) = $14,825, Edmunds (Rough) = $13,062. Numerous performance upgrades have been installed that are not reflected in these book values. The $7,000 price reflects the value of the vehicle as a parts car for a high-performance build (about $14,000 in performance upgrades and parts went into the car), or as a repair car needing additional work to resolve the throttle D/E Voltage Correlation issue.

Rebuilt title: The car hit a light pole in May 2018, resulting in deployment of airbags and damage to the front and both sides. A rebuilt title was issued in April 2019 and the vehicle passed a Utah safety inspection. It passed a second Utah safety inspection in Feb. 2021. No issues affecting drivability related to the rebuild are reported by the current owner.

No loans or liens. Title (Rebuilt) is ready to convey to a new owner. Must be picked up in Elko Nevada, no delivery.

The current owner (since 2022) is an ASE Certified Master Mechanic. The performance upgrades listed below were thoughtfully selected and correctly installed.

2.5L H4 F SOHC Engine, Stage 2 block option rated for up to 550hp, currently 425 hp with Cobb 1050cc fuel injectors, phenolic heat dissipating high rise intake manifold gasket, IAG Engine and Pitch Stop Mounts, and Tumble Gate Valve delete

Cobb Access Port Tuner running Stage 3 upgrades, clocked from 0 – 60 mph in 3.8 seconds

Cobb Fuel Pressure Rail kit with upgraded aftermarket fuel pump and pressure regulator

TD06-20G Turbo, 450hp rated, external waste gate, upgraded Blow-Off-Valve

Cobb high flow turbo intake boots Upgraded silicone intercooler boots

Cobb Cold Air Intake Cobb Air Oil Separator

6 Speed Manual Transmission, IAG Trans Mount, upgraded shifter and poly bushings

AWD with upgraded Center Differential EC clutch pack

Driveline stabilizing carrier bearing bushing kit

Full cat-less exhaust system with O2 code eliminator spacer, hear the power

Whiteline STI Rear Subframe Posi Traction Kit

Heated front seats

Drilled and slotted rotors with EBC performance brakes, front and rear

Stock Mode Control with Eco, Sport, and Sport# (Sport Sharp) modes

Stock proportional center differential control

Stock PWR Windows and PWR Door Locks Stock HID headlights

Rally Style STI rims carrying nearly new Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 tires (less than 2,500 miles), W speed rated (168 MPH), Extra Load, UTQG

Ratings: Treadwear 540, Traction A, Temperature A