Carbola Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi, after extensive research I have found out that my Impreza has been running on FWD for over 2 years now, and as per the manual says, it should only be used when the rear tires are flat. Local mechanics put in a fuse in the FWD port without my consent. What should I do? (The AWD light is lit on my cluster) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 So the AWD light has been on for two years then...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Interesting - older models had an FWD light come on when the fuse was in the FWD holder. See attached. Remove the fuse under the hood, and see what happens.....might want to verify you still have a driveline/drive shaft but I believe that's what helps keep the fluid in the center diff, so you'd have bigger issues w/out that. I'd also do a full ATF replace. Depending on miles and maintenance history - I don't recommend a FLUSH of the ATF - just drain and replace 3 times - with a short drive in between each refill. Edited February 9, 2017 by wtdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 what would you do if someone left your trunk open? probably close it. what would you do if someone left your door open? probably close it. what would you do if someone turned your radio off?probably turn it back on. Local mechanics put in a fuse in the FWD port without my consent. What should I do? Remove it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbola Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbola Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 @golucky66, yes. Two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 If you experience a binding sensation when making sharp turns on dry pavement then the fuse may have been installed to cover up an issue. But hopefully it was just a mistake or oversight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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