xyzgeoman Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Please, help me troubleshoot this. I've loved my '90 Legacy L AWD. A few months ago I noticed an occasional popping in slow, tight (90 degrees or more) cornering. The other weird thing about the problem is that it's "occasional." I can't make it happen. It just does it every so often. There is nothing I can do to induce the popping. It just happens. When it happens the whole ride of the car seems tight, like there's something holding the car from coasting freely, but this is only noticeable at low speeds. At high speeds nothing different is perceptible. Also, when it does happen and I park there is a big "clunk" sound when the shifter goes into park. And if I'm parked on anything short of level the car rolls about a foot downhill after I turn off the engine. (but only until the engine is turned off) So, to recap, the clunk happens at park and the "release" of the "tension" is only when the engine shuts off. Sometimes I can start her right up and she'll be normal. However, once in a while (rarely) the problem is there at start up. I thought it was a CV joint problem because I've heard that this is a common problem for the car. I looked and sure enough the drivers side inner boot was shredded. Last month I had it replaced. The problem is still here. Now what???!!! Any words of advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzgeoman Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 Also, it pops doing tight turns in reverse, too...If that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 and see if that sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Try installing a fuse in the FWD fuse holder in the engine bay, and see if your problem goes away. If it does, you have an issue with the rear extension housing that supplies power to the rear wheels. I'd first suggest replacing the tranny fluid, and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzgeoman Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 I'll do the fluid, then try the fuse and see what happens from there. Thanks so much for the help...And "torque bind" sounds like the most likely candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Try the fuse untill you can get your fluid replaced. This way you don't damage your tranny anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 yeah, I'd try the fuse first....takes two seconds to pop one in, and then drive around in a circle or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmreaper Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 After that you may need to have a shop verify the CV axles are okay. I had a 95 Legacy LS that had the same problem with a "popping sound" when I entered a corner and wound up replacing the CV axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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