john40iowa

Forgive me if this has already been covered; my '99 Forester's cruise control has always worked perfect and I use it every day. However, today it stopped working altogether! It is subzero here, but has been cold for days.... I had the oil and air filter changed today- would they have bumped something? It's way too cold to mess with it now, but, where would you guys look first? I should also mention the cruise button has not illuminated in five years, not that it matters. John

Thanks; we will give new wires a try!

Wires are likely original as is O2 sensor.

My '99 Forester is doing great, 2.5 and all! My question is for my Friend's green, 2000 Outback (2.5) Recently it has begun to shudder while decelerating and sometimes at a stop; it occasionally feels like it might die but it hasn't so far. She drives it ever day and it has 160 K; two years ago it had both head gaskets replaced and timing belt, but, otherwise it has been near perfect in terms of reliability. Over the last few months she had it's routine maintenance done including spark plugs, and PCV. I have some ideas but hate to "Throw parts at the problem." It is also worth mentioning this is intermittent problem and does not appear while accelerating or at highway speed. Thanks in advance for any pointers. Also, there are no warning lights on gauge cluster and everything else- gas mileage, etc., is normal.

I don't know how fast you want one, but, you might try EBay; I found and purchased two matching ones very reasonably priced for my Forester.

As the old commercial went, "There's a lot riding on your tires." Me, I would invest in a good used replacement.

I have a '99 Forester as well; about three years ago it started doing this same behavior, but only when I set the alarm. Disconnecting the battery made no difference for mine, but it might worth a try. Because I am not adept at electrical work and I don't want to pay for repair, I've elected to refrain from setting the alarm which skirts the problem. Once in awhile I try it just to see and low an behold the problem remains. John

When I did the one on my '99 Forester last Spring, what worked for me was: Running the fuel tank to the E, removing the gas cap, and disconnecting the battery; MOREOVER, I placed old rags under the lines in case of spillage, however, very little came out-maybe a tablespoon at most.

They say the Filter is now in the Fuel tank- crazy if ya ask me. Anyone know how long these tank filters last?

And yet if one looks up the current month's Consumer Reports magazine, it gives almost unabashed praise to the Legacy- Made me want to get one

Thanks for the pointers! My '99 might have been an option, as I don't think it has them and I have had the glove box out for other reasons before. I will check when it warms up enough to do so.

I would like to put one in Forester as well; can I ask the details of how you installed yours?

The fuel filter is a small canister with two steal connection tubes, one going in and the other out, located close (at least on my '99) to the right rear corner of windshield washer reservoir. Some say use pliers to twist it loose and off. I say good luck mine was on there like melted glue and it was tearing it apart to remove it, so, I found it easier to simply buy the new OEM rubber lines- in/out, and cut the old ones off. For the next soul that performs this service, I applied petroleum jelly to the ends of the connection lines before installing.

Indeed I have a complete solid (two piece) unit replacement. I have had the plastic cowling fascia off once before; not much open real estate to work with here. Can I finagle the entire thing in through the opening above the blower motor?

OK, so I need to wedge a flat head screw driver in and pop it open?

Last Winter we had several substantial Ice storms. On one occasion my car ('99 Forester) had a solid ¼ inch of ice on it and ( wearing heavy coat etc.) I accidentally hit the windshield wiper control turning it on! The motor survived, however, the transmission mechanism did not- intolerable play in the wipers. No the blade arms are not loose, that would be too easy. My question is: How does one separate these white plastic connectors- of end to the apparatus, ( I have a solid replacement unit) and then reconnect them? Thank in advance for any pointers! John

Thanks for the advice! Yes it will need a new one, as previous owners let their dogs live in the back. How much insulation is up there? Doesn't sound like much. I might have to sound insulate it as well; no problem since I've already done most of the rest of the car.

I am considering replacing the existing headliner to my '99 Forester. I understand how to do the obvious- removing plastic fascia, hooks, lights, and visors. My question: 1. Before I call Subaru what is the ballpark for a new OEM Headliner? 2. Do I need more then a headliner - unseen clips etc.,? Or does the Subaru replacement come with everything needed? 3. After removing the soft decorative interior (not black door seals) rubber molding, are they reusable or is it best to order new. 4. The original headliner does not appear to be glued in place, but fastened. Is any adhesive required? Thank is advance for any pointers. John