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Electronic circuit boards are always washed if it is any sort of cleanroom production...and most all others are. You can also speed up the drying process by placing it in an over and setting it for very low heat...and yes, it works.

The coke is not on there forever. Unless you have fried a component within it, you can definitely clean this out. Pick up some electrical component cleaner...not contact cleaner, two entirely different things, and spray down the inside of the radio with it. THis will get rid of the gunk enough for you to wipe it up. ohh...a side note...take the radio out and remove power to do this...I know that may be insulting however still needs to be said!

What would you guys reccomend for a high output alternator? Is this something I would be able to install myself, or would I need to get it, then find a mechanic to install it for me? What are "bolt on" specs if any for a 93 legacy wagon? Just need that to start the search!

Unfortunately that is a bit difficult to do instantly when I am stopped on the side of a snowy road at an accident

I would like to install some type of high idle controller on my 93 subaru wagon. I know this is something you usually see on emergency apparatus, and not on a station wagon, however with the current load at idle on my car is sometimes quite excessive. I know that most people would just reccommend dropping in a larger alternator, or installing an underdrive pully, however I am not a big fan of either. So you would need to do some convincing, especially since the normal day-to-day current draw is handled easily with the current alternator. Any Ideas?

Shampoo or steam clean the carpet, ASAP. You can rent one of those carpet cleaning machines and use the upolstry attachment in order to get all of the interior clean. They also make some types of cleaners to put in the machines that remove allergens...such as mold...as well.

Well, a lot of money later....the car runs like new...now it's time to replace the spark plug wires, and maybe attempt a seafoam treatment on the fuel injection system

Having Carpet mats that retain water will not help either. I got some replacement rubber mats from mall mart and then can just dump the water out of them when I get out of the car at night.

I just got a call from the shop, they quoted me over $2,000 on my 93 Legacy Wagon. I took the thing in there for a 120,000 mile tuneup for $500 and they just blow that out of the water. They want to do the following things Front Left Axle Boot Replacement (they say it's torn and needs to be replaced because this is a safety hazard) Engine Tuneup (Whatever the hell that entails) Full Fluid Change Rear Brake Pads, and Rotor tuning Front Brake Pads Spark Plug Wires Hood Latch (it sticks, big deal) Rip me off for everything they can I told them I would do the spark plug wires myself, get rid of the hood latch (they wanted over $70 just for the part) and some fuel injector service they wanted $80 bucks for I told them to shove you know where, they now have the quote down to $1,453. Is there anything else you guys think I should be looking out for?

I would read those other threads about headlight bulbs...that way we don't have to discuss it all again

Mine has a Draw Tite Hitch, works great. It was an aftermarkert install.

hmmm, maybe the odometer just rolled over

How about investing in a chilton's manual for the car? I am sure that would have it in there, and you would definitely use it again...and you never loose your subscription (it's a friggin book!)

Did you do the replacement yourself? Either way, I would check to make sure the actual antenna plug has not broken off. As in the center conductor of the plug may have disconnected from the pin that goes into your radio. A somewhat easy (however not the best for the reciever) way to check is to unplug the antenna from the unit, tune it to a somewhat strong station (not too strong) then plug the connector back in and see if the signal changes at all. I am not too familar with the on-glass antennas that subaru uses, however they should work fine for AM/FM use. A piece of wire works great too!

I have 120k on a 93 Legacy Wagon, which seems to be low on this board. The previous owner took excellent records of the vehicle, which I am continuing. According to everything I have, the vehicle has never had any major engine work done. I have no rust, no rot, and no smell. The biggest thing I have had replaced were both of the front Axles, and that was because I slid of the road into a ditch, fun times. No problems other than "operator caused!"

Oil?

Pic?

now all we need is a subarueast.com

Congradulations

A quick look at a Chilton Manual would help out...however I aggree that it is probably wired for options that you may not have...such things like fog lights...trailer lights...Air suspension...Seat Heaters...ABS...etc Just a guess..make sure things are not live if you plan on ripping it out! Otherwise you may be in for a shock!

I am looking to buy some subaru alloys for a 93 wagon (14in) of ebay, any reccomendations for or against this?

If it's anything like mine the screws are hidden behind the cupholder, undo those, and 2 that are a pain in the rump roast to get out under the ashtray, then the trim pops off and exposes all the mouting for the radios.

You can either disconnect the power to the antenna (preferably while it is in the extended position) disconnect the antenna up power output from the head unit, or replace the mast with one that does not retract...found at most auto parts stores. I would reccommend just disconnecting the power to the antenna while it is in the up position...it's the most simple and cheapest (free!)

May I remind people to also use the search engine of the board? Check out this link for a very indepth...and rambling discussion of tire chains http://usmb.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8075

First off...AWD people can drive 60 on the roads...great...now try stopping :madder: Anyways, have you checked the battery? Your electrical system may be lacking in the cold cranking amp department.