[95 Legacy Speedometer Weirdness]

there is a known problem with the 99 speedo,

usually outback but but maybe lego L as well.

 

do a search for "99speedofix"

read the oldest first.

 

or maybe you could try and just tighten the screws on the back side of the speedo.

if they work loose it will mess up.

but given that yours is a 99 i would do the ''fix'' while you have it out.

 

good luck.

 

Thanks John!

 

I was not aware of the generic issue that effected the 99 speedo.  I would think that a failed sensor in the tranny would not be intermittent -- but would simply stop working, so I think that the known ground issue in the speedo head is the likely issue.  I'll try the fix and will post the results.

 

BTW, here's a direct link to the forum page John refers to: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/112272-99-speedo-fix/?do=findComment&comment=942823

 

This forum is a GREAT resource!  Thanks again!

 

Philip

[95 Legacy Speedometer Weirdness]

Wow, while I was posting the question below, there was a response posted that may answer my issue.  However, there may be other suggestions that could help with speedo troubleshooting -- so please add any helpful suggestions....

 

Philip

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Sorry I don't have an answer for this -- but have a similar speedo issue that might be related, so I thought I would post the question here instead of starting a new thread.

 

My '99 30th anniversary legacy wagon speedo also has a problem -- when it's cold it doesn't work -- needle stays at zero and odometer doesn't move.  When it's warmer it "usually" works.

 

Even when it's warm out, it is somewhat intermittent.

 

I thought these were strictly mechanical speedos -- are they electronic instead? 

Already answered by previous post -- these are electronic speedos.

 

Where is the most likely loose connection that would cause this?

 

I'm looking forward to getting some troubleshooting ideas.

 

Philip