indianaoutback

Behind the passenger side tire (front) there is a plastic cover (that extends all the way around the wheel well). Take the wheel off, unbolt that cover and see if the drain (pull black drain cover off) is plugged up with sand, dirt and whatever else. Rainwater runs off your windshield down the drain system on the passenger side and if that exit is plugged the water runs back into the car above the passenger floor. It has happened to me twice.... first we thought the windshield was leaking and then the cowling below the windshield, etc. Try it and see if that helps.

Don't mean to sound ignorant, but what should that show us?

Thanks everyone, but.........we've cleaned the injectors, fuel filter, air filter, new plugs and wires, just replaced the starter, neutral safety switch and coolant temp sensor. The dealership replaced the air control valve and ignition coil pack........all that in four months and the car still does the same thing. The throttle body has also been cleaned. The symtoms started right before we replaced the second stage catalytic convertor. You warm the car up, drive for awhile, come to a stop, the tach drops below 0 and the car dies. Turn the key and it fires right up. Won't do it again until after a long high speed run. Any ideas would be appreciated. By the way, the code reads P1507............

Anyone know what symptoms my Outback might experience if the fuel pressure regulator is bad? My car stalls occasionally, usually after initial warm up or after a long highway run. Have replaced plug wires, temp coolant sensor, coil pack, etc.

Nothing wrong with the BFG's, but nothing great. The TT's seem to handle better on dry and especially wet pavement (but they're still new, so I can't give you a 'wear' opinion). The Scorpions did not like grooved concrete pavement and the Mich. were just average in every category. The only Bridgestones that will fit my stock wheel (that I considered) were Turanzas, but I didn't try them. Tire Rack is really a good place for any tire info........

Anybody know where I can get a decent service manual for my '99 Outback? The Haynes versions don't cover my year and I haven't found any others through my car parts outlets or bookstores. Thanks.

Unfortunately my local dealership has seriously hosed me in the last year...... billing me for parts that I didn't need, overcharging me for parts and basically screwing up my car so badly it's taken a month for my independent mechanic to get straightened out. They have even denied there were recalls for my car that were listed on the internet. And even worse, they own the other major dealer in my area. So, I'm looking for someone that is honest and has the parts available.

Does anyone know the website for USA Subaru parts? I've found a lot of pretenders (usually run by local dealerships) but not the real deal. I'm trying not to go through my local dealer. Thanks.

I've got a '99 Outback and have run original Michelin XW4, two sets of Pirelli Scorpions, BFG Traction T/A and currently have a new set of Goodyear Triple Treads. So far, the Goodyear Triple Treads (never thought I would say this about a Goodyear tire) are the best tires I've ever run on this car (I drive about 25000/year).

Where did you hear about a recall for the MAF? I can't find any record of it?

Does anyone know where I can find new carpet floor mats (charcoal) for my '99 Outback? They are no longer listed in any new parts lists from Subaru. They still sell Legacy mats, but I can't find the Outback ones.

Thanks sportsfan.....I'm going to pass your info along to an independent mechanic tomorrow and I'll let you know if we discover anything.

dealer installed an air control valve listed for a 98-99 forester on my 99 outback (with a 2.5 engine). are they the same part?

Thanks Mike. Someone told me he wasn't doing work anymore. But, I'll check.

What makes you think it could be the temp sensor? That's something no one has talked about. And, thanks for your response.