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The simplest, cheapest, non streaking and most effective window cleaner I've ever used is white vinegar diluted 60/40 with water. Google it and you'll see all the testimonial the web has to offer.

Had the same problem after heavy snow. Apparently the nuts are torqued on with a mind to loosening instaed of burning out the motor if the wiper is held back by ice, snow or other obstruction. Stupid seats... smart wipers.

you're safe... 8 years... statute of limitations should protect you.

You were just testing us right? I think you should still put a claim in for mental anguish and pain and suffering! Take a deep breath...

Hey Mary, Glad to see you made it. In your own words, "There's a certain point in your life when..." .

I own the 05 OBiLtd. non turbo but no lag noticed. Back to the dealer and let them figure it out. It's too soon to be searching for answers on your own! Drive another one on the lot if they say it is normal.

Is it like the crackling sound of gravel hitting the windshield? Is it related to vibration and road surface conditions, bumps etc.? I am trying to pin down a similar noise in my 2000 that first arose after the trany was replaced. While test driving the car when the noise first appeared, the tech said it sounded like an electrical connector that was arcing. The condition currently seems more vibration related (that doesn't eliminate the possibility that the vibration is allowing the arcing to occur as the connection is altered). Any other symptoms?

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.