brus brother

attached are before and after pics of repair done with heat gun and pressure. not perfect as you can see from the top area but the majority is a success story.

No problem with my 05 OB BUT spoke to a rebuilder when mine failed last year and after a quick search, he declared that unit not serviceable because of the way it was constructed. Hope yours is of a different type.

Same here on my 2005. Suddenly one day no start. Read about the "bang with hammer" method. Got to the point where I needed someone to be turning the key while I used a long stick to tap the starter. Eventually just replaced it (the starter NOT the stick) and I can now operate the car without a designated key turner. edit: the starter on the 2005 was not able to be rebuilt even pro shops said buy new.

Is the switch in the back a 3 postion? Off/On/Door? take a look at the fifth post and wiring for the 95 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/111-gen-1-1995-1999/47538-why-won-t-my-trunk-light-go-off.html

wow 2016 Model... probably no HG issues... yet ;-) Your question sounds like one for the dealer or salesman hope you enjoy your new car smell and welcome aboard!

Please keep us posted if ever the p0420 returns.

Looks pretty mean to me. I have an 05 in CT also and mine doesn't look anything like that. Mine may have some undercoating but I am original owner and didn't pay for anything extra from CT dealer. Wonder if it was Sandy Storm damaged and submerged in salt water...

Exactly my question! Is it supposed to slide back and forth as in the video?

Link click on link then click thumbnail to play. Rear wheel bearing 05 outback 165,000 miles Would this qualify as "excessive" play? It sounded real crunchy when extended and rotated.

Turn to the right is loading the left bearing and accentuates the noise. Left bearing shot. That's your diagnosis. Just had my rear bearing 05 OB done yesterday. Not cheap but was directed by member GrossGary to Beck Arnley (Denso reman) which is much less than SOA. Some others suggest Timken brand works fine. Compare PartsGeek and Rock Auto pricing. Peace of mind and quiet has returned.

I have been running mine with p0420 for at least 4 years. Clear the pending code and then do the runaround to set the systems to get it pass inspections for another year. I will try and search out the exact procedure. I know I have it linked somewhere.

Jus Well, you may be lucky with the 99. I just went through this with my 05 OB and the solenoid is not serviceable diy. In fact an electric rebuilder said his reference material concurred. He said you'd destroy the solenoid to get into it as the access is not the three screws that the older models have but a furled over metal case encased in plastic. Wish I could have replaced the contacts but ended up replacing with a denso reman unit and YES tghe bottom nut is a bear to get out. Need to go through wheel well and use an offset socket wrench to get it loose.

Thanks to all. Overpaid at soa for a reman denso but got the starter in. The lower nut was a real bear. Had to go at it through the wheel well with an offset wrench. Even the top bolt needed a breaker bar. WTH were they thinking about when tightening these things at the factory? At least now I don't need to travel with a hammer in hand to start the car and I can just enjoy my cel (P0420)... my old friend.

Darn, I hadn't read far enough to see that the Back Arnley on RockAuto was NipponDenso.

Used part arrived beat to crap. Need to return but while waiting to order orig from Subaru, decided to check one other thing. Does it make sense that I am only getting 11.57 volts at the lead from the ignition to the solenoid? 12.5 on the battery

Second guessing myself, I went out to see if I could just start her right up... nada Whacked it even harder than last time... nada Had wife turn the key while I whacked on the solenoid... started right up. It would appear I have one of those cars like in the olden days when someone turned the crank in front while someone else was in the driver's seat. Pretty sure now the starter has gone bye bye. BTW, the replacement will be on hand tomorrow at 7:30 AM Now that's service. Local Subie dealer says they get parts from LKQ for insurance repairs and gives them the thumbs up. $25 core charge "whenever" I return it. I will be doing exploratory surgery on this "non-repairable" unit before turning it back in for credit.

car-part closest in CT selling for $100 vs. $189 rebuilt from SOA SubaruPartsForYou.com which is local to me. I keep reading horror stories about Autozone Score! LKQ has distribution 35 minutes away 2007 with 51K for $50 My lucky day. Thanks LT for the shopping guide.

From my discussion with the rebuilder (who seemed knowledgeable and checked his references) it appears on the model number I supplied that the access plate is furled over and you can't really get in to change the contacts. this ebay seller has pics that accurately depict what I have http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STARTER-for-SUBARU-2-5-LEGACY-05-06-3-0-OUTBACK-05-07-TRIBECA-06-07-/171052737709

it is marked denso 32 TN428000-2290

just spoke to a local rebuilder who said these solenoids are not rebuildable he is retiring this week! is he just tired?? this is an 05 OB auto... has anyone done one of these?

Rockauto doesn't carry Denso Partsgeek doesn't stock Denso for 05 OB Autto non-turbo! DOH! Update: Local dealer is hunting around stock bins as they used to carry plunger/contacts

Autozone has in stock nearby Duralast housebrand limited lifetime warranty reman for $90 which isn't Denso but fully rebuilt. SOA wants $190 reman for probably Denso. It is wife's car and I'm more concerned about her getting stuck without the hammer or kick the mule skills to get home.

I know it's only a few bucks for the contacts but with 168K miles on the starter, are the brushes in the starter heading south as well?? Safer to just plug and play a new starter (more than a few bucks)? So the click click click is the solenoid trying to move the plunger?? Then what does hitting the solenoid with a hammer do? (the mule analogy notwithstanding)

I can't seem to locate the contacts on line. Any suggestions or sources? How would I search local yellow pages?