brus brother

You could take it to another Subaru dealer and ask them to test drive without disclosing the history then ask what it would cost to repair the problem... They might not think it's so "normal". If no other dealers are accessible, ask to have a meeting with a district manager and let them demonstrate the same sounds/conditions of another Subie on their lot. You know your car. Unfortunately, because of the history, you have become acutely aware of the car's behavior as you chronicled it being "repaired".

Boy, anyone else and I'd have asked if you were really looking at the O2 sensor or the bung being welded to the cat! Is this how you got the car? How many miles? Did someone simply over-wrench a rusted old O2 sensor out last time?

+1 My experience as well.

Search 0420 spark plug anti-fouler "cheater". Installed as an extender for the downstream O2 sensor it fools the computer into seeing that the cat is working properly. Buy at Autozone in Help section. Drill out and install. Clear code and you should be good.

nm.

Thanks for posting. I have the recurring P0420 on my 05 OB. Recently, after I erase the codes, I haven't been able to get to "Ready" before the CEL goes on again. I will retrain myself and try the recommended method and report back tomorrow.

Kewl... 360 metamorphosis.

Welcome to the board Kathy.

Warning about stuff that has been in the "water". I helped a friend empty his flooded house on Milford Beach in Ct. (5' of water) Took a wooden box that I thought I could use on my porch. Left said same box in my Outback overnight. Car stank for days. I wouldn't go dumpster diving for that flooring! PS Friend found a lobster in his closet. PPS FEMA has been very helpful.

Looks like Long Beach got hammered. Hope you and your house fared better than blu.

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/104-gen-4-2010-present/42945-headlight-bulb-replacement-2010-outback.html The above link has a pdf showing the removal of the fender liner to change the low beam bulb! Yikes! That's like your dentist working on your teeth through your ear! One very good suggestion is to have the dealer do it if it is still under 36k mile/3 year warranty.

On my 2005 Outback automatic I occasionally need to wiggle the gear shifter in the Park position to start the car. Is there an adjustment for this or a replacement item?

Have to apologize since when I looked closer at those two links, there is a bunch of junk as well. A member "Gloyale" offered in an earlier post that he had a pdf of the 1995 wiring he got from pdftown.com Suggest a friendly request via the board or email. or download the zip file here: https://rapidshare.com/#!download|934p11|368636446|pdftown.com_SubaruLegacy1995.zip|69347|0|0 Hope this helps.

Anything here? http://www.google.com/search?q=wiring+schematic+95+legacy&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=QjmlUOfpLrS30QHFzYGwDA&ved=0CDgQsAQ&biw=1152&bih=680#hl=en&tbo=d&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=transmission+wiring+schematic+95+legacy&oq=transmission+wiring+schematic+95+legacy&gs_l=img.3...85038.88852.0.90667.13.13.0.0.0.1.120.1287.8j5.13.0...0.0...1c.1.A_DaiGCiUT0&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=5a338a50b408abf7&bpcl=38625945&biw=1152&bih=680 or here? http://www.google.com/search?q=wiring+schematic+95+legacy&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=QjmlUOfpLrS30QHFzYGwDA&ved=0CDgQsAQ&biw=1152&bih=680

If you are referring to the bulb, check the owners manual that hopefully came with the car. My 05 and 08 OBs have such descriptions.

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/overheating/index.html Above is a link of symptoms and likely causes.

Looks like Autozone carries these bolts. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Brake-Caliper-Bolt-Guide-Pin/_/N-8knjf Don't know where you are located but if you take off the other side, you should be able to match it up at parts supply stores.

Check out this deal from Advanced Auto for $45.99 battery 7 year warranty: To get this deal: 1.Add the AutoCraft Gold Car Battery to your cart for $110.99 (verify CCA of your existing to be sure) 2.apply coupon code "A124" to drop it to $70.99 (hurry coupon code expires 11/7) 3.redeem the $25 mail-in rebate (search for "AAP-10020") to cut it to $45.www.advanceauto.com choose instore pick up I know you are "local" so there is Advanced in Stamford and Norwalk. Here is the link to the deal discussion: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1231931/

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/42574-2006-obw-airbag-lig ht-my-fix.html I had the same intermittent problem and was diagnosed by a Subaru tech as a courtesy. I just replaced the overhead map light console in my 08 OB. I wonder how many of these have failed and if SOA would provide the number. The problem being that if that light is ON, the airbag system is OFF. So this does become a safety issue and not just a blinky light problem. Anyway, replacement was fairly simple. Instructions with pictures linked above. Pry off light lens, 4 Phillips screws, 2 electrical connections. Replace with new unit and the problem has not returned since. As linked above, I have read that others experimented with re soldering the components on the small circuit board but I didn't try it myself. I paid about $100 for the console and of course SOA "never heard of a problem" with these units, even though I snagged one at my local dealership that was already on order for another customer. I saved the old one if anyone wants to tinker around OR if SOA decides to step up and acknowledge what is a real safety issue. Might be worth a shot to discuss this with the dealer or call SOA directly but they didn't budge for me. SOA could easily make a claim against the board manufacturer for faulty work and look like a champ but now they look like chumps. BTW I notice you are from Harrisonburg. My GPS always pronounces it Harry Sonburg. If you see Harry, give him my regards.

The above link shows an entire car wrap with the 3M material. At 2:48 they are applying it to the rear vent area. If you look on the related links to the right of the video, there are examples where they wrapped tire rims in this material. This stuff is pretty impressive. Features: Self-adhesive back with 3M™ Comply adhesive Pressure-activated adhesive. No WATER needed for installation. Air Egress Technology Lay-flat, bubble free installation Can be re-lifted, repositioned and stretched Stretchable with heat Conform to contours and bend easily High temperature & water resistant Install Temp: 60F to 80F (16C to 32C) End Use Temp: -65F to 225F (-60C to 107C) Can be cleaned with soap and water Stands up against water, dirt, grease, salt, mild acids and oil. Long life with excellent UV durability: Up to 6yr. outdoor/unlimited indoor Design for auto wrapping, 3.5 mil (.0035" thick film)

whoaa and whoaa +2 watch it being applied

Thanks Rooster but since your woody wasn't paint (?) my question was for the original poster. It seems like the areas affected were prominent and would have taken the brunt of an aggressive automatic brush.

Was the car routinely run thru an automatic car wash?

Vallvoline NexGen 50% recycled oil has the starburst symbol on the front and is rated SN. They boast a 150,000 mile engine guarantee on the label (which is barely off the lot for a Subaru). I have been buying this stuff at Advanced Auto when they have full rebate offers and have enough oil now to open my own Spiffy Lube. If the engine ever fails, I will simply affix their label guarantee to the hood and keep on driving. Worse comes to worse, it's a lifetime of salad dressing.

I use: MaxiScan MS300 OBD2/OBDII Car Auto Diagnostic Code Reader Scanner Tool CAN$22 shipped on ebay. Pretty basic but it: Reads and erases codes. Tells you if systems are "ready" if you are trying to sneak by emissions testing.