zyewdall Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Just got a new subaru (new to me 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 5MT This is my 11th subaru I think (mostly 80's stuff, but also had some other legacies over the years). It's already had a head gasket job done, and runs pretty good. But, the odometer and speedometer are intermittent. When they work, they work fine -- no wiggly needles or anything. But then they just stop working sometimes (about 2/3 of the time it seems) -- odometer doesn't turn at all and speedometer stays at zero. Any ideas on whether this is likely to be a cable issue, or in the gauge itself? Driving on washboard for a few miles actually made it start working. Had to hit a few trails on the way home. Nothing severe but it did pretty well. New General Grabber AT2 tires, 205/75/R15. Nice and quiet on the highway, and seem pretty good offroad too. Thanks. Zeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) The '99 had an issues w/the gauges / dash cluster. Search on the fix, which I believe involves soldering. Also, the 5-speed may still use the same speedo sensor as older models that may wear out / break. It's on the passenger side near the gear oil dipstick. Looks like this and that tab on the end breaks off: Edited June 27, 2019 by wtdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 It's the gauge circuit board. Happens all the time to 99's. Search the internet - there are instructions online on how to repair it. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike104 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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