Damn True Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Hi there. Name: True Tourtillott Location: San Jose, CA Age: 35 Gender: Male Car: 99 Legacy Outback Wagon (white) Interests: Cycling, surfing, skiing, running Kinda havin a problem with the tranny. When I shift into drive sometimes nothing happens for a bit before the tranny engages. Stopped by AA beep-beep MCO and they guy said he didn't know much about Subies (that inspired confidence) but did a little reading and thought it might be one of the internal servos or the TCU. Does this jive with the knowledge base? Thanks, True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimonmor Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Start simple...how is the tranny fluid level and color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn True Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 Checked all the usual stuff. The fluid is at the appropriate level, coloration and smell. (does anyone else dig the smell of ATF?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 In the older legacies, there was a problem with a valve losing pressure, leaking. It made the auto trannies hesitate upon start up. One could fix it, but it's a royal pain. I've been running mine for 3 years like that and no continued problems other than letting it idle to build up pressure. That's no a big deal up here where you need to let the motor warm up anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn True Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 any other ideas folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 It would make sense that it's low on fluid However, my Camry does that too...and it's not low on fluid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn True Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 Nope, fluid level is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I hate the smell of ATF. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 My 2000GT had the transmission replaced at 35000 miles due to a delayed engagement. Seems like it was a known probelm with an inadequacy in a valve internal to the transmission. Call your local Sube dealer and ask them about delayed engagement. They are well aware of the problem. I guess you're out of the 5 year / 60K drive train warranty?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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