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Thanks! That’s a good idea

I have an 02 Legacy L sedan that I am wanting to upgrade to have the keyless entry system. I was told, and have read, that it is an easy plug and play upgrade but I cannot for the life of me figure it out. I removed the glovebox and trim to access the area where the keyless entry controller is supposed to be located/fitted but there’s no extra cable to plug in the module. There’s a door lock timer “box” but it’s connector is different. I’ve looked behind the radio and under the dash on the drivers side. Nothing. Any ideas? I’ve torn apart similar Legacy Outbacks and also my wife’s 03 Legacy wagon and all the connectors are there but not on mine.... am I just going crazy???

Yep. That’s the next step. Just gotta find the gauges to borrow or see if I can rent them

Just came from Autozone and the reader says misfire on cylinder 2 and 4. At speed (50-70mph) it runs perfect, just sitting at a light idling is when it seems to miss. I checked the timing marks and they seem to all line up at 12 o’clock like they should.

Just came from Autozone and the reader says misfire on cylinder 2 and 4. At speed (50-70mph) it runs perfect, just sitting at a light idling is when it seems to miss. I checked the timing marks and they seem to all line up at 12 o’clock like they should.

Timing could be the issue. The timing belt was replaced but only because it through the belt from a pulley going bad. I’ll double check that today. I didn’t even think to check that. I’ll pull codes today after church to see what cylinder(s) are misfiring and will post up my findings.

It had new NGK plugs in it when I switched to the Bosch ones. No change. I’ll try wires and cleaning the MAP sensor since that’s fairly easy. Valve covers have new seals since I did the valve adjustment but had no signs of leaks beforehand. I’ll have to get the gauges to do the compression test. Don’t have any on hand. Again, thanks for all the quick help. I’m sure I’ll get it worked out with y’alls help

When I am sitting at a light "at idle", it has a noticable misfire and the CEL starts blinking (indicating a misfire) when I am driving it seems to be fine and the blinking CEL goes away I will have to borrow my buddies reader so I know exactly what codes and what cylinder(s) for the misfire I haven't cleared the code(s) but the blinking goes away on its own. I have a constant CEL due to the missing O2 sensor Plugs are Bosch Platinum (I think) and not sure of the wires but changing both did nothing for the misfire When I did the valve lash, nothing was noticablly out of whack or tight so my guess is that the routine maintenance was kept up until a coulpe years ago when the boyfriend entered the picture. The car came from Michigan 2 years ago and I am the second owner. The girl who owned it originally, had all the maintenance done regular thanks to her fathers money Hopefully all that helps. My next step is the MAP sensor and then maybe the injectors unless someone has a better idea. I am a mechanic but this is my first Subaru. I've owned lots and lots of the air cooled VW's so I know the basics of boxer motors and I am not afraid to learn or get my hands dirty. Thanks again

I have a 2002 Legacy L with 200,000 on it that has been... abused, for lack of a better term. The PO let her boyfriend get his hands on it and, well.... anyway- runs ok for the most part. Has a new timing belt, new plugs and wires. I’ve set the valve lash and use good fuel but it has a misfire (cel code) when it’s idling at a light. Only thing I haven’t touched yet is the injectors. Looks like it may have a new TPS as well. The PO took of the cats but it still has the front O2 sensor. It is missing the second one though. Before I put any more money into it, need some ideas of where to start to diagnose the misfire. Any help is greatly appreciated.

So... worked on the car last night and no start. Went back over today with a car hauler to pick it up, jumped in, hit the key and it started right up. Was actually able to drive it onto the trailer. Got it home and it started right up and I backed it off the trailer. I've gone out and started it a couple more times since so my thought is the starter. I'll pull it off and have it checked

Ok, first off, thank you in advance. This is my first Subaru but will not be my last. It's a 2002 Legacy and it's an automatic. Has 202,000 on it but it really good shape. Picked up the car for $400 due to a timing belt slip and they couldn't afford to get it fixed so their loss and my gain. That being said... got it all timed right and new belt installed, reconnected the battery and hit the key and all I get is a click sound. No starter click just some sort of electric click. I have headlights and all that but will not engage starter. Figured I'd ask for some advice before I go buying parts since I'm new to Subaru's. didn't know if this was a common problem or what.