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I believe there may be a previous case that wound its way through the courts. Do a search on this site. Anyway the case was dismissed but I can't recall the whys or hows. Not merit, just procedural and how the suit was organized. I know of at least one who has been bit by the HG bug and I will put him in touch. I'm sure that you are going against some pretty big guns and the opposition will be formidable. I hope you have a good lawyer who won't waste your time and money. Unless he is doing this pro bono, you might do well to fix the car cheaper than the lawsuit. If it's a good fight you're after, then I say do the pit bull thing and bite and don't let go.

Correct you are on all points KK.

Dealer sells a kit (might have to order it though) which replaces and modifies the pcv system. As I recall it was about $25. Moosens gave me an old pcv valve that I installed and never paid any more attention to my "James Bond" getaway feature.

I'm assuming you havent tried inserting a cassette, thereby complicating the issue. We're not talking belly surgery here. If you were to replace the unit, you'd have to remove it anyway sooooo, take out the unit, open the cassette door and shake out the coins. If'n there's still some jangling inside, remove a cover or two and fish 'em out. Costs you nothing .... actually you net some change. Alternatively, drive the car off a cliff, open the cassette door and let gravity do all the work for you. There's always a solution. As for the kid, put velcro on his butt and attach him to the rear seat until old enough to use a real slot machine.

check JC Whitney catalogue. They used to carry such an item.

The real solution, if I am clear on your original inquiry, will be the Subaru of America technique I mentioned above. It works, requires no special tools (knife) and doesn't require a trip to the salvage yard to buy an extra buckle. I hope your intention is still to wear a seatbelt when actually driving as I don't particularly feel like seeing your body ejected in an accident and flying towards me.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm The above site lists recalls as well as TSBs. It is the NHSTA fed site. On my year (2000 GT Legacy), there was a TSB about transmission delayed engagement (defective seal) and in fact at 43K SOA replaced my trany under warranty. They just replaced it again at 72K for a different problem. I too hope this third is a charm. Can't hurt to beg SOA to pick up part of the cost as you "sensed" it before the warranty expired? Perhaps they'll share the cost with a good customer who hopes to be a repeat customer? Good luck.

I too have a 2000 GT Wagon and asked for the service bulletin regarding rear moonroof sunshade work. I picked the info up on the same site as the other TSB I gave you. Anyway, I had a problem in the past where the rear shade jumped the track but I was able to get it back in. I wanted to see what SOA had on it but it was just their tech advisory with instructions on the least complicated way of removing headliner etc and maintaining tracks and guides. I think I still have a hard copy and will fax or scan and post if you need to do anything invasive. PM if you want.

Check your PM. There is a board member with a shop in southern NJ who was generous with info.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/results.cfm?start=16&SearchType=DrillDown&type=VEHICLE&year=2000&make=SUBARU&model=LEGACY&vehtype=UNK&typenum=1&component_id=0&summary=true This page has a TSB that concerns water coming in at the front headliner by the map light but I think it's highly unlikely it would travel that far back without breaking out earlier. My 2 cents says it's the light so duct tape it off and check after next rain. Does the water get in whether you drive or not i.e. is it being spun up by the tires through a body seam?

Agreed, blech, ugly, Murano (even in the early drawings), looks like a snout (of a pug dog), not sure of the tampon reference. Nothing flows (I can't even give them the rear door concession). Fortunately, I don't need a 5+2 seater but if I did, I'd go for a real minivan for room's sake without the shoulder room constriction of a wannabe SUV. Off road? This thing will be off road only while waiting for AAA to come and fix their flat tire. But.... whatever sells!

Well, if you are going to remove the deck to send away, then by all means, unscew the cover and remove the CD. It's pretty straightforward once you're in there. Replace the cover and hook up power and check to see that it runs OK. If not, give it up to the merry mailman. PS Was there a homemade label on the CD?

Use the "Search" function above and you should find the following writeup. Turn the ignition key to on but DO NOT start the car. Now buckle and unbuckle the drivers seatbelt about ten or fifteen times QUICKLY and then turn the ignition key to off. Now turn the key on and start the car as normal. If you were successful as I was on my 05 OB, the chime will chime 5 times when you first turn the key to on and then stop. It will also disable the seatbelt warning for the passenger seat.

I just Googled your problem and one post suggests disconnecting the negative terminal from your battery for 10 minutes, kinda like rebooting when all else fails. 10 minutes seems like a reasonable investment of time. Another post suggests reaching in with a paper clip and trying to coax the sucker out while pressing the eject button. Will likely trash the disc but it caused you enough problems already! Did this homemade CD have a label affixed to it? EDIT: Just saw that recent postings covered some of these issues.

Well OK then, we have to beat the information out of you.... you finally admit to no power to the unit, then how COULD the unit eject the CD or do anything else for that matter. As this unit is integral to the radio (AM/FM/CD), does the radio work but not CD? Sounds like Cougar is on the right track.

Not sure but it may be like the CD player on your computer (there is a tiny hole just large enough to stick a straightened paperclip into and this will open the deck. Not sure what your car CD player looks like, you might have to take the "faceplate" off the radio/CD and you should see a small hole. Look at your computer (you obviously are sitting next to it, look right or left from your chair). See the small hole? Turn off the computer and insert the paper clip and you will see what I mean. Hope this helps. PS Just curious, was this a prerecorded CD?

All except my 90 Loyale....?

A SOA mechanic I know suggested that he's replaced many a dead battery since they installed that switch mounted on the steering column.... apparently very GOOD for busyness.

"Not sure if this helps, but there is a two wire device with vacuum lines running to it- it was clicking about every 1.5 seconds- has a black round cap(?) that can be rotated- on left side of engine on top of intake manifold just to the right of the front left cylinder." WARNING WILL ROBINSON ALERT ALERT: Would the device with the vacuum lines and electrical wires be the EGR solenoid and could that be the culprit????????

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/ The above link (courtesy of Moderator Legacy777) is for a variety of FSM including electrical for 92. Might be of help. I wish these type documents could be gathered together and made available more obviously in Repair and Mods or under their own heading! Santa, are you still around?

Any chance of letting the rest of us 05 owners find out what other mods and options are available to us? Can you cut and paste or otherwise post your discovery? Is there really a way of turning the windshield wiper into a fishing rod?

Swi66, Check your other post requesting schematics. I posted links that were provided by Moderator Legacy777. Remember, the USMB search function is your friend. Good luck.

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/1999_Legacy_FSM/ http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/1999_Legacy_FSM/ http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/1999_Legacy_FSM/6_Electrical_Section/ http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/1999_Legacy_FSM/6_Electrical_Section/6-3_Wiring_Diagram/ All credit goes to Legacy777 (Moderator) who scanned these last year. Use the Search Function on this board and save yourself some time. The above links will take you down the internet road to a FSM for 1999 Legacy. Probably not much different from your 98. The last link is for the Electrical System and if you download the pdf 567 it will give you your schematic. Good luck.

Please clarify. If you identify year and model, another member may get you a schematic. Did you say were getting power to the motor but there was no indication (noise) that the motor was operating when hooked to the harness? I think Cookie's suggestion would be applicable if you could hear the motor running but no action (mechanical linkage fault) from the wipers. My 2000 Legacy has a nut on the wiper arm that releases and prevents the motor from burning out if the arm is frozen or blocked in any way. The good news is that apparently you haven't burned the motor out. Sorry but I can't get you any further but a schematic would be the roadmap to your solution. You might want to post a separate request for an electrical schematic for your model and year. Good luck.

Call the dealership. Advise them of your loss of use of car, have them flatbed the car to the dealership. You might ask that they provide you a loaner and have the flatbed drop it off and pick it up with the exchange of your car. Why should you be inconvenienced in the least. If this happened away from home, I believe their warranty coverage might provide you compensation for lodging. Take the missus via taxi to a nice local lodge, celebrate Christmas and send SOA a bill. Might as well enjoy the eggnog as long as you're taking a taxi!