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1 Lucky Texan replied to alpop's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXstart with the basics - check fluids and timing belt system components. lots of things can make noise; cracked flexplate, timing belt flopping around, clutch release and 5spd input shaft bearings, piston slap, etc.
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if incompatible lube was ever used in the past, the rubber bushings on the pins can swell and cause problems. Some folks just remove them. They only block a little a dust and maybe reduce a little rattle occasionally. http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/35423-caliper-slide-pin-missing-rubber-sleeve.html
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1 Lucky Texan replied to j00h's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXdue to ackerman angle steering geometry, the wheel on the inside of a turn is at it's limit so, stress on the cvj is maxed out. You could also try having someone pace the car on foot and pin down the sound for certain.
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in addition to the poor reliability of rebuilt alternators, there have been reports of H6 owners receiving the wrong one. The alt for the 4 cyl. will NOT work for the 6 cyl.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to Stevo F's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXwhat they said ^^^^^ plus, you probably know but, ATF is the only fluid you check with the engine idling. if the fresh fluid doesn't help (give it a week or 2) some folks find a bottle of Trans-X helps, but may only last a year or 2 before another bottle is needed.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to AHNC's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXcontact SOA - dealer will do nothing outside the guidelines without the OK from a Regional Rep or Mother Subie.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to rogerz's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXafter about 04 , they went with axles that have an integrated splined shaft. it is retained by a circular spring clip that will allow it to pop out.
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I'm sure it's been tried, but, a battery neg terminal dosconnect might be helpful. my 06 WRX wagon has gone into limp mode twice. Once it 'seemed' due to a weak battery, the other time the problem was cured with a battery disconnect reset. but your issue seems more severe...? I THINK some cars have had a wire harness become abdraded by the steering column's u-joint - as said above, worth looking around for broken grounds and other wiring problems.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to 06SubLegTx's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXbrief search seems to indicate your Innova reader should read most of the Subaru data - maybe not ABS, but engine sensor stuff should be available. My old 3130 reads my 03 and my 06 cars. if the car is older than 95, it may not read anything....
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1 Lucky Texan replied to 1-3-2-4's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX????? replied to wrong thread
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1 Lucky Texan replied to 06SubLegTx's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXunless done in the last coupla years, your car is due for a timing belt system service.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to Miss Happy's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI dunno how many miles are on the car, but many people would opt for a used transmission from a wreck. If you happen to have very low miles and the car has been meticulously serviced at a dealership - you could try contacting SOA and have a regional rep review the issue. I have read of more than one instance where major components have gone bad at low mileage and Subaru has split the cost or comped the labor, etc. worse thing that happens is they say no.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to colinmi's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXsounds about right to me.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to 211's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXoptional
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shoe huh? did it work like a seat wedge cup holder?
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1 Lucky Texan replied to tomww10's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXwhat about cycling the key from OFF to ON (not start) quickly 3 times? (on some cars, maybe older models, there was a button under the dash you had to push too) might be some info at www.cars101.com
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compression/leakdown testing
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1 Lucky Texan replied to dp213's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXcould dipsticks have somehow been swapped or be incorrect? any chance of radiator coolant being pushed thru a leaking trans cooler?
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has the car had a rebuilt alternator installed? Did the shop mention anything about the surging light or any other electrical problems?
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owners lose billions due to rust http://newsroom.aaa.com/2017/02/road-de-icers-cause-3-billion-annually-vehicle-rust-damage/
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the MT shares fluid with the front diff. GL-5 is the spec. check your manual but I believe there's actually a different weight listed for trans vs rear diff - though many folks have probably used the same fluid in both locations. Rear diff can definitely use synthetic. many people report some shifting problems if using full synthetic in the trans. supposedly the synchros spin too well with the improved lubrication. automatics do, of course have their front diff separate from the ATF.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to 3Pin's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXlast line of post 16 seems to be 10mm part numbers. you should ask gd to confirm, and, when you receive the part, measure the rotor thickness.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to logic23's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXfuel rail is common - and I think it has it's own regulator/pulse absorber gadget valve advance system is common, but I'd expect a code other than just misfire.
