[How to run power wire for an Amp.]

I used the rubber grommet found on the drivers side firewall, right near the brake pedal. It is about 2 inches round. I just poked a small hole in the center and ran my wire. When I was happy with it, I applied some silicone around the area.

 

You should see the gromet from under the hood. It is usually easier to get to under there.

Sweet, thanks. Would i be better off getting under the car to get to this, or its easier from the top? Thanks

 

Also, did you have to cut away some of the black padding/fireproof stuff that is under the carpet to see the grommet?

[Good Bay Area Subaru Garages?]

That would be one bridge crossing for you (Richmond Bridge). What is the issue you are having with yoru GT? Come see us at the meet on the 15th and perhaps we can also help you there. The meet I speak of is at the Barnes & Noble in El Cerrito Plaza (Take San Pablo Ave north, it will be on your right) at 10 AM.

We should put the times/location up in the meet an greet section of the forum. Unless you already did, I have not checked recently.

[How to run power wire for an Amp.]

I appreciate all the responses. You guys are the best. I am pretty decent at doing the install and running wires and all that. My biggest issue is getting positive power from the engine bay to cabin, but now I see that can be done from the glove box.

 

Do I have to remove the glove box? What do I have to move aside to see the gormet?

 

Thanks all you guys, I will have a kick system now....hopefuly.

[How to run power wire for an Amp.]

Alright guys, It's time to do the sound in my suby. I want to Amp my speaker, so I need some power to my Amp. Where and how do i get a wire from my battery to the amp. I can do most of the stuff, but where would be the best place to go from inside the the car to the engine compartment.

 

In the left side of the car, there are some fuel lines, i think, shouldI stay away from that. Because I was thinking of running it somewhere around there.

 

What have you guys done, what works, what does not work? Any ideas suggestions of pictures would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks, Avish

[Legacy_After Market Fog Light Kit]

I checked subaruparts..cheapest is $198 and I'm not sure that even comes with wiring and switch/fuse..the hella 500 series is only $78 with everything but I don't think it will fit the 03 leg darnit..I sent WIM a PM..we'll see.

I guess it all depends what you want. Cardomain has some fog lights for $20, I am sure they are not that great, but hey $20 is very cheap. But If you want some high quality, really bright lights, perhaps these are not the best choice.

[I thought my legacy was haunted...]

I am thinking a 10 farad should do the trick.

Damn, what are the physical dimensions of a cap that large. Must be the size of my leg.

 

Also, that is 1400 RMS, right?

 

Crazy system.

 

I have a slight idle problem, but i am thinking it is an O2 sensor.

[Carter Subaru Tried To Kill Me!!!!]

Actually, I don't have any problems with the mechanic I use. . .I have known him all my life, and he is as careful with my car as I would be. Oh, wait, he IS me. . . .

Hahah....I wish i knew enough to be my own mechanic. I guess I will have to just get in there and learn the hard way. I used to hangh out at a mechanics shop once a week, but he moved far away.

[Remote start syst. on '03 VDC ?]

Even if it is not freezing outside, i think it is still a good idea to warm the car up for a minute or two. The suby is my baby, and i want to give it all the love and care it deserves.

 

I also want to do all the work myself, so i guess i must hunt down wiring diagrams and stuff now.

[Remote start syst. on '03 VDC ?]

I have been dying to do this to 95 legacy. I was going to start on right after new years. I was hoping maybe you could help me out with some advice. Which is a good system to get? Was the wiring prety straightforward (was all the wiring you needed right under the key switch)?

 

Sorry for hijacking your thread. I am just a little excited and nervous about remote start.

 

Thanks

[O2 sensor checked, how do these voltages look?]

I replaced my front O2 sensor at 100k miles and I never had a CEL for it and I noticed a marked improvement in engine idleing and fuel economy. If you have around 100k miles...replace it! Good preventative maintenance.

Thanks guys, I think I will replace it soon. I will let you all know if there was any difference.

[timing belt pics, looks good?]

About how much does this service cost if coupled with the timing belt replacement??

Chuck

It depends. If you do the work yoruself or pay the labor. My mechanic wanted about 500 total to do all that. THe waterpump is about 120, and the belt is about 55.

[Front Moonroof Explosion]

do you have a picture of the moonroof? I am curious to see what that looks like?

[timing belt pics, looks good?]

Wow, thanks guys.

 

So upon sifting through all the old records, i found one that said the waterpump was leaking, at 90k. But i have can't find any that say it was replaced. If the water pump was leaking at 90k, it should be leaking a lot more now. But I have not had to add any coolant in the last 1000 miles (since i have had the car). It does not appear to be leaking. So I am thinking that maybe the the belt and pump er replaced at 90k, and he just lost the record.

 

Alos, is there anything i can spray (silcone lude?) to keep the belts from drying out or lasting any longer?

[O2 sensor checked, how do these voltages look?]

The voltage looks good for the traditional (non-wideband) sensor in closed feedback. At least it sounds similar to what I have seen on my OBD-2 reader. This is a front sensor, right? It would be abnormal in after-cat sensor in a warmed-up car though.

yup, this is the front sensor. If it is a good sensor, then my mileage is pretty crappy. Why do you think? Anything else i can check/do for better mileage?

[timing belt pics, looks good?]

I just bought the car, and when i went over the paper work, the timing belt was done at 61k. But the owner says he thinks he did it at 80k or 90k as well. So I took the cover off to inspect the belt. It looks like it is in good shape to me, but then again, i don't know much. Can you please look at the pics and tell me what you think?

http://photos.yahoo.com/avishbharwani

[O2 sensor checked, how do these voltages look?]

So, I tested my o2 sensor...i think.

 

Here is what i did: This is a three wire sensor, two white and one black.

 

The two white wires i assume are for the heating element, and the one black wire is the O2 sensor...is that right?

 

So I splice my multimeter positive to the black wire, and chassi grounded the negative.

 

The voltage fluctuated between .15 volts to .8 volts and crossed .5 volts 4 or 5 times every 10 seconds.

 

Is it time to replace the O2 sensor.

 

Also, I am thinking the 02 sensor is bad because i get about 19 - 20 mpg, on average, but i do drive around 75 mph.

 

And also, since i don't have a tach, i don't know the rpm, but curing idle the engine sounds like it gets a little low, and is about to stall, but then it revs a little higher and all is good. That only happens maybe 3 or 4 times, every 10 minutes.

 

What do you guys think?

[Rear ended]

I have always wondered, what happens when your car is worth nore than book price. Do they just give you book, and say too bad? or can you demand the give you the same car at what ever price it cost them?

[why oh why]

Whats the connection between VW's and Subarus? I see alot of dealerships that sell both. For some reason, I always assumed that they were connected somehow.

[HVAC Lights, How warm do yours get?]

They light up on my 96 Brighton, but I had to replace them when i got the car used in 2000.

Thanks, I guess it is time for me to do some replacing.

[Outback....some years better than others?]

Plus I think the limited has the cold weather package, I love this option on mine.

What is in the cold weather package? Is it really worth it?

[why oh why]

Yeah, I am thinking india as well, based on the woman is dressed in the picture.

 

 

 

i was reading a little more and it seems its rebadged for India....

[Air Filtration filter replacement]

The last two times I've replaced my filter, the directions with pictures were included in the box. (This was an OEM filter bought from the dealer, I don't know if there are any aftermarket ones available.)

I am curious, where is the cabin air filter for the 95 legacy wagon?

[New O2 Sensor from Ebay ($60.00) installed..]

Excellent! That's a nice price for an OEM-replacement sensor. Certainly beats trying to connect to those weird stainless alloy wires on the stock sensor.

I am getting 19 MPG, on a 95 Legacy wagon, I am thinking it might be the 02 sensor. So who is this guy that has cheap sensors? Please.

[Problems to be aware of in a 95 legacy]

Pfft special oil for the 95,mines been getting mid range stuff for ages and didnt get an oil change for a full year or service,its running a treat,never misses a beat and serves me well.

See, I just want my car to run well, and strong for a long time. So i get worried as to what oils to use and what to do to keep it in tip top shape.

[Problems to be aware of in a 95 legacy]

I have never heard anything bad about their oil from anyone before. I have run their tranny/diff lubs for years and swear by them. The shop I get them from also has a large number of subaru clubs in the area that run all Redline.

That is good for me to know. I will look more into it. thanks.

 

Do you know if the 95 legacy has OBD 2 or OBD 1? My understanding was cars after 96 has OBD 2, but I am not sure.