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Hi, I did a search, but did not get responses i can be sure of, so here I go ! 1) My car: 1993 Subaru Legacy Wagon, AWD, 5 speed, no air, power windows, new clutch 2) My problems: a) Check engine comes on. Stays on permanently (Goes away of I disconntect the battery and comes back on after I drive for + - 5 minutes) Speedometer and odometer dont work at all, even if I changed the speedo cable. 3) My questions: a) Where is the best place to get the codes read for relatively cheap. My 2 local lgarages cant do this as they say they do not have the right computers. Could the check engine be a result form the speedo not working ? c) Which repair manual do you suggest ? When i had my VW's, I had a Bentley, which was GREAT ! With other cars, I had either haynes or Chilton, which were OK at best... Thanks a lot folks ! Glad to be part of Subarus ! Cheers JF

Hey all, Just did a switch from VW. I was lookig for a new car, an this 93 4WD Legacy L 5 speed jumped out at me. A friend of mine who is a mechanic at the dealer manage to get a trade in put aside and I bought it for 500$, and I negociated a brand new clutch, pressure plate and clutch bearing at cost, as well as a new battery for free. The very bad: Needs a clutch yesterday The power steering tubes ar rusted and leaking (Will be done together next week) The bad: Oil pump gasket starting to go (Will be done this summer at the same time as timing belt) The annoying: A little too much rust (spot, only 2 wholes, 1 inch and 2 inches) (will be fixed locally next summer) Timing belt so so (this summer) Rear brakes need to be done this summer Rear wiper not working, seems jammed, I can hear the relay click though. Will look at it next week. The worriesome Check engine light came on when I installed the new battery. I guess there was not enough voltage on the old one to trigger codes. Will check it out next week. The good: Floor, body in excellent shape. Nice handling, straight, even when braking hard Clean interior. Solid shocks, front brakes, engine and tranny Any advice on the above problems, as well as potential things to look for and how to care ? Expect to see me often ! Cheers JF