gratefuldude

repaired!

JUST FIGURED IT OUT. someone cut the string of wires going into the hatch, at the joint. nice, clean cut. going to repair now.

that was one thing i was thinking. there is a semi-pinch point right there, i just didnt get to look at it this afternoon. i despise wires in small places too! ill inform of the news tomorrow, when it is daylight again! Thanks guys. by the by, Im steve, have a 98 legacy outback, and a 97 impreza outback. Former Mk2/mk2 VW junkie/techie. needed something with AWD, and with a "touch" more reliability...go through 17 VWs in 10 yrs.......

Ok, stats: No rear defrost No 3rd brake light No rear wiper motor. Those 3, all part of the hatch, do not work. Everything up front checks good, fuses/relays/wiring I trace it to a single blue 12v5b-1t 5 prong relay underneath the passenger side tail light(inside) Turn the rear wiper on, single click, then nothing. Pulled the relay, appears to be ok, dont have specific ratings to test this one out at, never seen one like it before. So, I am curious, Anyone have this thing happen before? If so, how did you solve it? Am I on the right track with this relay....? From what I gather this is the rear wiper relay, however, would it also wipe out defrost and 3rd brake? any info would be greatly appreciated!

thanks for the info gary, much appreciated, in my case, free is not good. however, ill still grab it

my state stinks when it comes to the CEL. Using existing parts from the 2.5, would i be able to retrofit a EGR to it? the 2.5 has a thrown rod, and a warped head. Everything else is in fine condition.

I own a 1998 legacy outback, with a 2.5 in it,5 speed I can get a free 2.2ltr, from a 95 legacy 5spd,non outback, to put in it. Will it retrofit the way I need it to? Need some advice, Also, hello all. Im steve, and a complete NooB to this forum.