bucktailpath Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Hey all. Recently got a 98 Legacy Outback on the cheap. Prior owner said the AWD doesn't work. Checked the 2WD fuse, not installed. Driveshaft is all there. No grinding or growling. Drove it up a wet grassy hill and compared it to my 2011 Outback and the 98 sure slips a lot compared to the one that I know works. Any real way to know for sure that the AWD is not engaged/working? I have a parts legacy that I can swap trans and diff over from but obviously don't want to if not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Find a gravel area and stop the car. Watch the tires and have someone hit the gas. Do all 4 wheels spary gravel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktailpath Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 Would putting it on jack stands and putting it in drive show me anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, bucktailpath said: Hey all. Recently got a 98 Legacy Outback on the cheap. Prior owner said the AWD doesn't work. Checked the 2WD fuse, not installed. Driveshaft is all there. No grinding or growling. Drove it up a wet grassy hill and compared it to my 2011 Outback and the 98 sure slips a lot compared to the one that I know works. Any real way to know for sure that the AWD is not engaged/working? I have a parts legacy that I can swap trans and diff over from but obviously don't want to if not necessary. I think this sort of establishes it. Can you go to the same place put in the FWD fuse and see if there is a difference? How is the tranny fluid? Edited October 15, 2020 by nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 hour ago, bucktailpath said: Would putting it on jack stands and putting it in drive show me anything? 4 sturdy jack stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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