brus brother

what video? i see there is a swf file that neither my windows or linux computer wants to open...

if it is that center bearing (not the standard u-joint), has anyone tried tapping in a grease fitting? Is there room within the bearing housing for such a move?

only happens in reverse... if u-joint, are these serviceable?

2005 OB auto Noticed past few weeks, only in reverse. Seems to be coming from mid car and not wheels. Universal joint? Are they serviceable on this model/year?

on my 05 outback required swivel and approach from underneath

As was asked before, any symptoms before recent work. Any chance clogged cat? Disconnect cat and see if any better. It will be louder for sure :-)

Amen... or Awomen

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/80-electrical-electronics/23909-08-o-b-radio-hvac-control-lighting-prob-6.html post 55 shows arced area on faceplate/unit contact area circled in red in attached imageother posts early on speak of weak solder joints but this poor contact beneath the faceplate seems to be my issue since merely tapping on the faceplate can at times rectify the issue.

++ John's reply above. I had intermittent cutout on my 05 and pressing the faceplate in that area seems to rectify. Apparently from my googling, someone discovered that there is a passive grounding point that develops carbon between the little metal arm and the faceplate. If you decide to explore you will see the area. I will try and find a link.

I did just that on my 08 at the tb change at 105K miles. In truth, it had overheated once due to coolant leak from lower radiator hose but this was my intention anyways. My 05 started with hg leaks about 10K after the tb change so I considered the HG change a matter of maintenance. Now , barely 5K miles later, I am getting the damn P0420 code on the 08 just as I did on the 05. I am not going to waste time tracking this down again. I will just reset the code before inspection every other year since I don't use cruise control which becomes inactive when check engine light is on.

I see you are from Texas. I guess you should also be wary if the NEW car was also in a flood!

https://slickdeals.net/f/11243923-subaru-25-00-test-drive-offer?v=1 I did this a few months ago. I still love my 05 and 08 Man those new cars are nice though!

Subaru techs refer to this as the battery kill switch as it kills many a battery!

Saw this on a deal site link and discussion. I don't have any of this new fangled stuff on my 05 or 08... Mods please move to where appropriate if misplaced here.

did the dealer tell you "it's all in your head"? heh heh

Seen Netflix "Dark"?

are you losing any antifreeze fluid. My 08 had a leaking lower radiator hose that went unnoticed until I overheated (twice) simple things first

Fluid level? Any leaks?

agreed. bet ya its P0420 I have had the code for 95K miles. I bought a $20 code reader that also clears codes and just clear the code and reset the systems to pass emissions every 2 years. Do you need to pass inspection that reads OBD in your particular county? How did you determine that the bulbs had been tampered with? Is the cruise control working? Cruise will cut out if there is a CEL.

yup, same thing happened to me when I tried to start my wipers while they were frozen in a pack of snow on the windshield.

I know you said it seems fine but I would check for continuity on the appropriately colored wire before and after the rear hatch harness as it goes from body to hatch. Mine wasn't obvious at first glance. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/163213-broken-wire-to-rear-hatch/?do=findComment&comment=1356799 see pic in post #4

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiz25mXqP7XAhXHSCYKHaEZDzYQ3ywIKjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DszwclmmKwLg&usg=AOvVaw1paMnBvC3YBCUQ3qP3YO4v

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/165080-2005-outback-rear-window-defroster-not-working/?do=findComment&comment=1371248 check out the above post about faulty wiring to rear defroster. Many of us have problems with the wiring as it goes from the body through a rubber boot to the rear hatch. The above post has links and descriptions on how to access the area for repair.

Not so sure about the reprogramming of remotes. Have changed battery and never had to reprogram the remotes on my 08. I use a cheapo scanner to scan and reset my 05 and 08 like the $15 one linked below: LINK It plugs into the terminal and doesn't require a computer or smart phone. Simple to use. I have gotten error codes when I turned the key to the on position Before attaching the reader. Correct sequence: key off/attach scanner tool/key to on position/hit scan button

top mount for strut has possibly broken loose from assembly