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http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38454&highlight=05+headlight Check out this link, you are not alone. I do admire your desire for self-sufficiency however, MAKE the dealer do it. I have heard of a number of failures of bulbs on the 05s and while I accept that a certain number will fail by the law of averages, apparently this may be a problem with the supplier. You should neither have to pay for the bulb or the replacement on a car that is probably less than a year old.

Check posting by Moosens on the Old Generation site. He did a write up a while back.

http://www.cars101.com/outback_archive95-97.html Slate metallic is what the lower accent color is listed on the above website. SOA may have little touch up bottles or you can have an auto paint supply store make you a 16 oz. rattle can to match. I've read here where the bumper paint has additional plasticizers for the flexible nature of the bumper material?? Welcome to the board. I've had exceptional experiences with the members here.

Richierich, You seem to be spot on with the diagnosis and remedy. My grommets were replaced under warranty. Are the grommets an updated version or do you see this as an ongoing but otherwise routine maintenance issue?

When did you last change your spark plugs? How about a Seafoam treatment sucked into a vacuum port to clean up potential carbon buildup and throw some in the tank as well? It may be more of an issue of time than cause for your move to the north. How were the hills where you lived before?

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#code%20alarm Everything you need to know is right here. G'luck.

I find the scale of the front grill more acceptable on the Imprezza than on the B9 which I find hideous on the exterior. I can see the reference to Samurai face but some of my best friends are...

If you can't find one at the junk yard, call up First Subaru Parts.com. I went through this with them a while ago and they at first thought I had to buy the rear half of the car as per the parts manual but after inspection it was determined that the handle could be had separately (perhaps interchangeable with another year) for about $13. Pop off the interior panel, disconnect the arm, two severely rusted nuts will probably break away and then just reconnect the arm and away you go. I got mine free from Oobnuker (Thanks again Oob). The car has since been transferred to Wagonsonly. It's all in the family.

"how in the #$^*#$@#@ can the #1 cylinder be sealed up as tight as a ducks rump roast?" Duck tape?

Alternator most likely from what I've read here... second possibility, demonic possession.

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#code%20alarm This link originally posted by another member is the Bible on keys and remotes. Amen and Awomen!

Simple to open the interior panel as I remember just climb into the back compartment, pop the clips from the bottom and sides and you should be able to see that an arm has become detached from a pivot point or attachment. Actually, it's probably easier to move the lever by hand and once you open the hatch, work on it like a biped standing upright instead of a worm slithering around the back of the car.

DEFROSTER IS ON or OFF??? You will get that same puddle of water simply from running the defroster as when you run the AC. Not sure but it would probably give you the same fluctuations as when the AC compressor cuts in and out since it uses the same compressor. Turn off the defroster!!

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#code%20alarm Keyless remote info.

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23344&highlight=seafoam here's the link

05 Gold Outback: My wife parked under a tree and the resultant stains from birds above seem to have been cooked into the clear coat! The debris washed away but no amount of scrubbing, even compounding, got it clean. Any suggestions short of an arc welder would be appreciated.

On a 94 you would expect enough carbon buildup to cause preignition or pinging so try a can or two of SeaFoam poured in the gas tank, sucked into a vacuum line and sprayed into the throttle body. New plugs might make a difference too BUT on a 05??? I'd deal with the dealership right now and get a record of everything.

05 naturally aspirated Outback runs fine on 87 (various brands) but I am still struggling with a 00 Legacy GT that pings (since new) at various degrees more at 87 and less with less at the 93 octane level.(Yikes on the price). Knock sensor changed, computer "flashed", timing checked (one gear off at cam), Sea Foam upper engine cleaned, new plugs, cleaned throttle body. I'm now searching the possibility of demonic possession.

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#code%20alarm Check this link and see if there is info on your alarm/immobilizer.

2000 Legacy GT Automatic. Today I noticed a whirring sound from the engine compartment but couldn't localize the sound. I think I guessed correctly though. Tonight when I stopped for a minute, the car wouldn't restart. Got a jump and started but the lights were considerably dimmer than normal and no amount of revving the engine helped. The serpentine belt is intact. Alternator? Probably, but why didn't I get an idiot light??

Asked politely at my local dealer and was told sales are very disappointing...

Have you tried SeaFoam sucked directly into one of the vacuum ports? Do it slowly and don't let the car stall. It's supposed to clean valves etc. of carbon (pinging?) then for teh injectors, throw some in the gas tank and add some premium gas and see how it runs. Be aware that after you let the car sit after the vacuum part, the car will smoke like "James Bond" for about 5 minutes so drive the snot out of it on a highway where nobody knows you.

Wasn't aware of your local dealer warranty and service you apparently received. If you actually did the rotations and they can't disprove the fact, then ask them exactly what "mechanical" causes are they referring to. It would seem that some sort of prorate is in order. Read their warranty and ask to speak to "corporate" if still unsatisfied.

Yes, you're F'ed. The way it's been explained to me, by the time you pay to rotate and balance every 5,000 miles or whatever your warranty required, you're better off getting brandy new tires. Try using TireRack.com. I've been satisfied with the F'ing I got from them as good as any other.

Pinion gear in transmission. SOA will tell you it's normal. Tell them not to your ear.