[2006 Subaru Legacy Outback Problems]

I doubt there is anything wrong with the heater - almost every car made either roasts your foot or freezes it, seems there is no in between.

Put me into the "roasts" column. Sounds like the OP's problem is just the opposite of mine.!

[02 OBW climate control running too warm?]

That may be done for the reason that more often then not there is only the driver in the car as opposed to a driver and passenger. I think its made that way. as the control doors are way far away from those ducts.

 

nipper

Hmm, then I guess my husband will have to put some cardboard behind the driver floor vent!

[02 OBW climate control running too warm?]

Thank you for giving me some ideas to work with.

 

I can tell you another aspect to this issue is that this warm/hot air blows more predominantly on the driver's side floor than on the passenger floor.

[02 OBW climate control running too warm?]

Hello everyone.

 

I've noticed this winter that I never seem to need to set the climate control higher than 68, or the air coming from the vents is wayy too hot. Coming from Wisconsin, we have pretty cold temps this time of year, and still, putting the temp on anything above 69 or so gets way too warm after about 10 minutes. Is this some sort of thermostat issue, or is it normal?

[2002 Outback Brakes - not working when cold]

My wife's 2002 Outback's (LL Bean) brakes sometimes don't work when the car is started, either first thing in the morning when leaving for work or, less frequently, in the afternoon after a cold soak on the parking lot. First time it happened, ended up the neighbor across the street's driveway. Symptom is like the power assist has failed (no vacuum boost?). Car can be stopped by really standing on the brake pedal. Problem only shows up when outside temperature is below approx. 25 deg F. After 1 or 2 minutes of either idling or slow driving, problem clears up and car is fine for rest of drive. Also, through experimentation (it's been below freezing all week), found that pumping the brakes really hard several times when car is first started seems to get things working. Anyone else have similar probelms?

Ha!!! You are not alone! I posted almost the exact same problem about a week ago. I also have a 2002 LL Bean, and the problem only occurs when it gets really cold. I also found that if I pump the brake a few times while still in park after warming the car up a couple minutes, I can avoid the "stuck" brake. I was also directed to the same recall, but I just haven't had time to get it into the shop. I really need to do this. Just wanted you to know there was someone else with the exact same problem!

 

To add: I will also check the boosters, now that I read the entire thread. Thanks to everyone for the advice.

[Losing heat at idle]

I appreciate the info on repair shops in Madison, it's something I also need to research!

 

Perhaps someone could comment on another possible thermostat issue. Would a non-working thermostat cause the warm air to be too warm that is blowing on the driver's foot? Is this an issue for Subaru's in general? After the car heats up, the air in the floor vent is very warm, even if the Climate Control is set on 68 or 67. Obviously, changing the venting to Defrost turns off the floor vent, but in general, I'm wondering if this is abnormal.

 

Sorry to hijack the thread.

['02 OBW braking in reverse issue]

Wow, perhaps because we purchased our vehicle in May of 02, we never heard of this. Interesting.

 

 

2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean Edition NHTSA Recall ID Number: 02V079000

Recall Date: MAR 12, 2002

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Potential Units Affected: 1252

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND LOWER).

Consequence: AT THESE TEMPERATURES, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING APPLIED, EVEN WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS NO LONGER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAN OCCUR WITHOUR PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

Notes: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.,

 

I'll look into this, and thank you!

['02 OBW braking in reverse issue]

I am hoping to find someone who may be able to help me figure out what's going on with my wagon. 2002, Automatic, 68k if that helps. In temperatures below freezing, after starting the engine and putting the car in reverse, when I try to brake after backing out of a parking spot, garage, etc., the brake pedal will not go down. Luckily, I have not backed into anything, but I feel it will happen eventually. My husband bled the rear brakes, and this didn't help. Is the next step to bleed the front brakes? And what would be the next step or two if the problem isn't solved? After the car has been running for longer than 5 minutes, or if the temp is above freezing, braking in reverse is fine. Since it's an intermittent problem, it's something that we didn't deal with last winter, then no problems spring, summer, autumn, but now it's back again. I'm new around here, but am very impressed by the knowledge these members have, and am hoping someone may have some insight. In the 30 or so times this has happened, I would also say that 2 or 3 of those times, the car did the same thing when moving forward--creeping from idle, and the brake pad wouldn't go down, then after 3 or 4 tries, it finally works and no problem.

 

Thanks so much,

Karen