Blackop555

Thank you all for the advice.i removed the last half of the drive shaft. I'll tackle the solenoid after it warms up some. I'm just glad i can start driving it again.

Thank you for the response. I've just seen a few conflicting opinions on removing the rear half of drive shaft some say it causes damage to the rear. I don't know how it would, but i figured someone here would know. One thought will anything in the transmission detect no load in the rear and try to compensate for it or am i way off. Thanks

Hello. First time owning an automatic subaru. The car is a 97 imprezza outback sport. I hope this is the right area of the forumsThe issueSlight torque bind when tight turns at low speedAt oil temp flashing 16 times at startup (cleared code)Code shows up immediately again after next startup.Fwd fuse inserted and no fwd light inside.I checked the ob85(i think it's called) 2 long flash 4 fast (24)Anyways so I'm pretty sure it's the duty c solenoid is bad. My question is can i disconnect the back half of drive axle and use it as a fwd car would that fix it from wearing until i am able in month or two to work on the solenoid once it gets warmer or will this cause damage to the rear. I'm ordering these for the job and will do it as soon as possible if the general consensus is I'll cause damage by removing half the drive shaft. It's just pretty cold out and i have no days off for the next while and i need to drive a vehicle.Thank you in advance for all the future help. nearest exxon