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brus brother

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  1. Yeah, I know I could open the window and use hand signals but the car did come with that stick on the steering column with the auto blinky things. My latest was an 05 with nothing on the steering wheel but dust and food crumbs. Reaching down isn't so much an issue as looking down. I have to say I have gotten used to radio and phone volume controls etc. on the wheel without looking down. I was actually partial to the few remaining dial controls pre MY20s when they then introduced full touch controls like an iPad. Dealer checked other MY 19s on the lot and confirms. From other subie sites, it seems to work on 17s and 20-21s. Apparently 18-19 was Harmon Kardon head unit. I guess they consider it a feature to reduce functionality? BTW, any more wise cracks and I'm gonna bring yas up on charges of elder abuse OR start posting my own tips for extra long funnels or spill proof oil drain pans. Now... get off my lawn!
  2. When I press the speech icon on the steering wheel it allows me to command phone, media, fan speed and temp control. When my android phone is USB connected, I lose the fan and temp function as the Google assistant comes up instead of the on board voice recognition program. I have tried the "long press" on the speech button as there is some mention in Starlink/iphone/Siri but with my Android phone, it still opens the Google assistant. Any tips or tricks.
  3. What is a Luddite today? Neo-Luddism or new Luddism is a philosophy opposing many forms of modern technology. The term Luddite is generally used as a pejorative applied to people showing technophobic leanings. The name is based on the historical legacy of the English Luddites, who were active between 1811 and 1816.
  4. at last a professional recommendation... I will only shop "black, round tires!"
  5. I can't believe that this tire isn't listed for my 08 outback due to speed rating. Everything else specs out except the above tire is only rated for V (130mph) and SOA specifies oem at H (149mph) Um, I think I'd have other problems at 130 mph other than worrying whether the tires will stay on the rims! WOOOOOOOSH
  6. OK, the Medium Wizard of Volt then Appreciate your input. You would think SOA could at least warn about the gotcha.
  7. All "switches" are gone. Don't worry though, the rear gate has now become the battery killer switch. Posted HERE Campers and tailgaters have discovered that system readiness of the hatch motor quickly drains the battery, especially troublesome if you are camping in remote areas. https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/tailgate-open-battery-drain.517663/ There are various solutions using a caribiner to trick the lock mechanism. Seems like there should be a software upgrade but according to the Grand Wizard of Volt (member Rampage) the circuitry is fairly complicated.
  8. is that for Limited? I have a Premium. I'll have to try the "handshake" and report back.
  9. Hey Nipper. Finally figured out how to change display settings for tire pressure from metric (factory set) to standard! I was in FWD mode (Fiddling While Driving) the other day and by mistake started hitting the paddle shifter instead of the "i" selector for the display settings DOH! Note to self: the 2019 does not like first gear at 30 mph. Note to self (2): Read the friggin' manual
  10. How's this? size is right. all season. Rated for 130 mph, they also have H version (HP II) rated for 149 mph. How relevant is this? Toyo Extensa A/S II 225/55R17 107V Passenger Tire $90.35
  11. Me too. I have the 2019 Premium model. Congrats on the Limited upstep ;-) I love the fact that the cpo gives you 7 years and 100k power train from date of service instead of the 5 years 60k if purchased new. btw, cv joints are included in the drive train warranty and you bet I will have them inspected before the warranty expires. do you notice any wind noise issue at the driver window area?
  12. Never used Toyo before. Which model did you get? Are you happy with them? How did the price break down? In CT I see Town Fair mounts free but charge $25 per tire for stem and balance...
  13. All good info. The problem I see with going with Michelins at twice the price of the others is that if you have a failure with one tire and need to replace all 4 to appease the AWD gods, it's a hurting feeling. I do keep my cars garaged so UV degradation is minimized. If on average 12-13K/year drives, that's roughly 3.5 years on a 45K mile tire so even without lathering on sunscreen, it should last. Probably looking at a mid grade tire for the above reasons. Only other question I haven't been able to sort out is "road noise". I once bought Triple Tred and they were extremely loud from day 1.
  14. Need a set of all season tires for New England driving. 2008 Outback. Any suggestions for value 225 55 17 appreciated. Prices seem all over the place.
  15. Call Tactrix. I found them forthcoming. BUT as advised, be sure to make a backup of your stock rom. F'd around with an android phone once without making a backup rom and when it went south, discovered there weren't any stock roms on the net to source to back out. As far as the P0420, I just got used to looking at the CEL until I traded my 05 in last month. Easy enough to clear the code and establish system readiness to pass emissions inspections over a period of 7 years.
  16. I always confuse the Day the Earth Stood Still with the Twilight Zone (?) episode where the "benevolent" aliens arrive with a handbook titled How to Serve Humans and it turns out to be a cookbook
  17. Props to 1 LT for establishing a tool rental department here on USMB! Wish I had been aware over the past 8 years dealing with the never ending P0420. BTW is your avatar Gort?
  18. An hour on hold?? Silly you. Let the CC sort them out. They will simply ask PB for explanation and then charge back to you. No waiting. The cc card companies don't want to waste your time or theirs. KEEP RECORDS of everyone and every conversation. There is a recurring pattern with their new rebate company Black Hawk. If it says limit 2 rebates to household, they only send for one if on same receipt "My bad." Many people may not even notice when the gift card arrives. "the rate of shoppers who fail to submit rebate claim forms on qualifying purchases is 50 to 70 percent." and then of course how many do it incorrectly or fall for the "My bad" excuse. I do tons of rebates (I'm retired) and keep great records. A call clears it up or even a threat of contacting the AGs office (I've actually made the call) but now I will do 2 separate rebate submissions with two separate receipts.
  19. same deal as before FREE OIL UPDATED 2-21 to 3-27 after mail in or on line rebate rotella truck and gas synthetic oil at pep boys 0/20 5/20 5/30
  20. How long are the codes stored after the ECM resets the CEL. On my $20 top o the line code reader/eraser, once I erase, it doesn't show any stored codes.
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