Richard1296
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I take it you disconnected the black connectors, and the green ones
should also be disconnected.
Richard
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Actually I had no problem removing the fuse box. It was suprisingly
easy. And the fuse box comes apart to reveal replaceable contacts
that just plug onto the board.Replacing them would be easy if I could
find them. Local parts stores can't find them, and the same small
fuse is used in almost every car made. I thought maybe the removable
contacts would be the same for other makes of cars (wrong again).
My local (sort of) Subaru dealer could not find the contacts and
wanted to sell me a complete fuse box...I didn't ask the price.
Looks like the hard part will be finding the contacts. I need to find a
junker to get the parts from. A salvage yard would want to sell the
whole fuse box and I hate to pay too much when all I want is the
contacts.
Anyone got a late model Subaru that uses the real small fuses
and would sell the fuse box (or contacts) reasonably priced.
Richard
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I have a problem with the fuse box in the dash. Anyone ever
remove one of these, and how much trouble is it.
Are the contacts the fuses plug into replaceable or
at least can I get to them.
Richard
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I don't think one trip through the car wash will be enough.
It looks like the weather we had here (Virginia) last week .
It took a pocket full of quarters to get all the crud and
salt off the Subaru.
Richard
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My 90 Legacy's owners manual calls for Dexron II.
Dexron II is no longer available and has been replaced
by Dexron III and Mercon/Dexron compatible types.
I use plain old Mercon/Dexron in my 90 Legacy
and the 2000 OBS.
If ever I was to repair or replace either transmission
I would use a synthetic though. And I'd add a small
transmission cooler to supplement the factory cooling.
Richard
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There should be a harness that comes onto the right side
of the engine from inside the car. It should branch off for
the purge solenoid and coolant temp sensor. Near there
should be another 4 pin connector for the O2 sensor.
If I had the car here I could tell you more. Its been a
year since I was under the hood of it. But since I had
to replace the O2 sensor and purge solenoid I am pretty
sure of the locations of most connectors on that side
of the engine. The locations are the same on my 2000 OBS,
though the connectors are different. Look on any 2.2 engine
for the O2 sensor harness. It will be in the same location on
the engine.
Richard
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My son has the car right now, no idea when I'll see either of them.
It's a square grey four pin connector. The connector on the wiring
harness should be a female connector. The connector should be
near the right rear, under the edge of the intake. I'm thinking it
has BLUE, WHITE, and two BLACK wires. I've also learned not
all Subaru's of the same year are the same.
Richard
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My 90 Legacy AWD (EJ22/auto) has an O2 sensor. I had to replace it.
The connector for it is on the right side of the engine close to the
intake manifold. It could easily be overlooked.
Richard
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Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease is great stuff and available almost anywhere.
Clean the original grease off with a clean rag, do not use solvents.
Do not spin the bearing when it is dry of grease.
Richard
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Well I guess my 2000 Outback Sport (2.2L) is different then.
Mine is 4 wire, just looked.
Richard
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I wasn't aware the radio fuse was under the hood. On my 2 Subaru's
it's in the fuse panel under the dash.
Richard
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Thats the front sensor....and it should be a 4 wires,
the same one fits all 2000 OBW and OBS with 2.2 and 2.5 engines.
A Denso 234-9018 is what I used. Works fine and fit perfect for me.
The rear is 6 wire I think....but I've never had to replace that one.
Under $100 shipped as I recall.
Richard
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The retailer where I bought my tires rotates them for
free every 5000 miles. Seems a little excessive but its
their suggestion and it is free. Of course they also
suggest rebalancing at every rotation and "of course"
they charge for the balancing. I suppose if I don't
let them rotate and rebalance, then if I complain about
tire life they will blame it on my maintenance, or lack
of.
Richard
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Try Blackbart. He's a member here and I've been very satisfied
with purchases from him. I got a ECU from him for my 90 Legacy.
Richard
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91 Legacy LS (2.2 auto) . I think its time to rebuild the transfer
clutch unit, awd just not what it should be. Probably will do
it soon. 190,000 miles and otherwise runs as good as new.
Wouldn't think twice at putting $1k in it to keep it up.
Can't replace it for that money.
Richard
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I would look at the coolant temperature sensor or the
oxygen sensor as the two most likely causes.
Have you checked it for trouble codes ?
Richard
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Whats the OE plug for my 2000 Impreza Outback Sport.
And what is a good replacement. The "Zone" lists a lot
of Bosch plugs and they do fine in the wife's Hyundai.
Seems I remember seeing here (or somewhere) that
Subaru's don't like Bosch. I'd like to put in a set that
will last the next 50K or so. No Idea whats in the car
or how long they been in it. It runs fine but I usually
change all the filters, fluids, and plugs when the
previous history isn't clear. Generally I keep a car
amost forever.
And to all HAPPY HOLIDAYS...please make the season
a safe one
Richard
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Since you don't need it right now,you have a spare that you
most likely will never need....unless you send it back or sell it.
Then you are assured to need it.
Or so goes my luck.
Richard
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Wish I could find some good TB cleaner...all I coud find locally
is some STP TB cleaner.
Richard
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I love the smell of gasoline in the morning....it smells like...victory.
You need to stand behind my Mustang when it's cold...It'll bring
tears to your eyes....smells great.
Richard
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Mine is a factory service manual for a 1990 Subaru. And it makes
reference to a fold out....I don't see one anywhere in book 6.
If you have the electrical schematics the pin out of all the
connectors appear to be there.
No idea why my book liste the foldout but does not have it.
My books when purchased were clean and pure as if they
had never been touched.
Sorry I don't have a copy. Post a link to it if you find it please.
Richard
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Is this something that would be in a factory service manual set.
I have a complete set for 90...I even have a 90 Legacy. I have no
idea of a SMJ, either what or where it is.
DAMFINO
Richard
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Does your CEL work , one that had a dead bulb hid my problem
from me...never noticed it didn't light in test mode.
My 2000 had a real rich cold idle but did fine when warmed up.
Mine was the Oxygen Sensor, but again the bulb was out and was
my reason for no CEL .
Richard
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OK...whats a SMJ
Richard
purge solenoid
in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
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The purge solenoid is under the intake runners on the passenger side
mounted to the intake. Its easy to see if you stand on your head.
It has a two wire connector the connector is blue if I remember
right. Finding a good used solenoid isn't easy as they are a common
item to fail. Cut the solenoids wires at the solenoid and replace it with
a 100 ohm 1 watt resistor. It will fool the computer and allow the
CEL light to be reset. Plug the two hoses that connect to the solenoid.
I didn't see and problems when I did this to my 90. I did finally
find a good used one.
Richard