Rnaquin

@nipper, sorry for the delay, it's a 2001 4cyl outback with 180,000 miles. We've noticed that the AT Oil temp is very intermittent. As an example it came on 12/16, had the multi-blink flash when the key was turned on for a day and then no multi-blink or light on for several days. I plan to perform the 3x fluid change over the holiday, although I have my doubts it will fix my problem, I never seem to benefit from the easy fixes but still have hope. I've been looking for some guidance online, but haven't really found too much yet on the actual repair. One video but it showed the solenoid after it was dis-assembled. Thanks to everyone so far for the help. Will provide update after the fluid swap.

Brand new to forum and Subaru ownership. Son just purchased his first car. Shortly thereafter AT temp light started blinking while driving. Now the 16 flashes at startup and persistent flashing after a short while. I pulled the codes with the hand shake and I get a 79 and 31, duty C and throttle sensor I believe. There seems to be slight binding in a full turn exercise. The first question I have is elated to the FWD fuse under the hood. If we insert the fuse I believe it will disable the rear wheel drive assuming the solenoid works, but will it have any effect on the flashing AT Temp Light? Will the light stop flashing with fuse in? I have read in thru the torque bind search results and just haven't yet found the answer.