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here's the link… http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2498&page=1&pp=10&highlight=climate+control+backlight the instructions are pretty straightforward and have pictures. It just takes a little patience and most of a saturday afternoon. For what it's worth, I'm on my THIRD Legacy now and I've never had one with a set of climate control bulbs that worked. lol

Just had a knock sensor replaced on my 98 Legacy 2.2 AT. CEL came on and off periodically until I replaced it. No problems or codes since it was replaced. Part was $70 I think and labor was $40. I'll do it myself if i need another one. It's just a bolt on part located under the air box. -Ed

Hi Joe, Definitely a 2.2L which, btw, as most people on this board will probably tell you, is a more reliable engine. I have the same car. - Ed

Hi Andy. Do a search for HVAC lighting and you'll find that someone ( I think it was Josh) posted a great step by step tutorial - with photos - on replacing the HVAC bulbs. It's not hard to do, but it will probably take a whole Saturday afternoon. As far as the cruise control light, sorry I can't help you with that but someone here will have the answer for you. If it makes you feel better, i do't think it's a mileage thing. I just think Subaru uses inexpensive bulbs. I had a 95 Legacy with 157k miles and the HVAC lights were out for years. The 98 Legacy with 108K miles I am driving now also has burned out HVAC bulbs. I bought it at 99K and they were burned out then. I think if you took an unofficial survey A LOT of people on here would tell you either their HVAC lights are burned out or they've replaced them. Let us know how you make out. Ed

In general, yes 82K is a lot of miles for a 2 yr. old car...but I wouldn't let that scare you off right away...some member of this board have 3X that on their soobs. It looks like another good one you found (from the outside anyway). I would just use the same precautions you used on the last one..run a carfax, ask about service records if they are available, headgaskets, etc. Let us know how you make out. - Ed

Yeah, that's a shame. I guess that was worth the $24.95. Let us know if you find anything else.

It looks like it's in great shape cosmetically! I would definitely give this one a second look if I was in the market. Did you run a carfax? I would do that or ask on this board to see if someone will do it for you. See if the owner has good service records, ask about Head Gasket issues...notorious on the 2.5 engines. Other than that, I think the price is actually very good already but you may be able to negotiate a little...let us know how you make out.

For ONE or a set of 4? Either way, that's a little ridiculous. Ya know what..that gaping hole isn't bothering me THAT much after all. lol...I'll keep my eyes open on e-bay and junkyards. Thanks.

They can be tricky sometimes. If you're doing it by hand, you sorta have to twist and pull at the same time. Most auto supply places sell spark plug boot pullers. They look like pliers with the ends specially made for gripping the spark plug wire. You could try those too. Let us know how you make out. Ed

Hi. I just noticed I am missing a center cap (disc) on one of the front hubcaps on my 1998 Legacy L. It's just a plain, flat stock disc. Not exactly the end of the world but, I'm pretty obsessive about keeping my Legacy clean and well-maintained. I was wondering if there is a source where I can get these? Do I have to scavenge junkyards? Any help appreciated. - Ed

What part of PA are you in? Try http://www.welshsubaru.com (they're in Limerick)

Hi. I had a similar problem with a '95 Legacy and it turned out to be an A/C problem. Did you by chance, have the air conditioning on before you noticed the water? Just a thought. - Ed

Yeah..i have to throw my hat in with the "a lot of money for a lot of miles" crowd. I would keep shopping. Here in PA, I got a 1998 Legacy L (automatic) with 97k last year for $5,000. I would check Ebay, your local papers, etc. or just call your local used car dealers and tell them you're looking for a 99-00 Outback with less than 100k miles. -Ed

Did you already fix the HG problem or are you going to buy the warranty for that? If you already shelled out the $ and fixed the HG, I wouldn't buy the warranty. Personally, I think $1375 sounds high. Your car's only 3 years old. If it covers you 'til 100k miles, you're only buying 70k worth of warranty. I'm sure others here will chime in with great advice, but my 2¢ would be to NOT get it and just keep up with routine maintenance. -Ed

Sorry I can't help you too much with your other questions, but here's a link to a source for cats. You might want to give them a call, because they don't have a price listed for a CA model for your car... http://www.import-catalytic-converter-warehouse.com/