SubLifer Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hello. I am new to this forum but have been reading many posts, especially those regarding 1999's as I am having trouble with mine. This is the 2nd 99 Legacy I have bought in the past few months. The tranny went on the first one about 2 weeks in so the dealer took it back. My current car has been having speedometer problems(as many others have). My mechanic tells me that this is not just a minor sensor problem that can be easily fixed but requires repairs to the failing transmission. $400 to fix the speedometer and don't get me started on the new transmission. My car has 96,000 miles which we all know is not nearly enough, especially for a Subaru, to need a whole new tranny. I am aware that the 99's have a different tranny from the 98's and that it was changed again in 2000 due to so many problems. I am asking everyone to call and write Subura as well as filing a complaint with the NHTSA. These transmissions are defective and Subaru knows it and is trying to get away without a recall or campaign. Please, if you too are having problems with your 99 take action now, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knelson Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Check out this thread... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=55211 You may just really and truly have a speedometer issue. Seems to be common on all 99 platforms. Need to replace entire speedo head, and NOT the sensor in the tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLifer Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 I wish it was as simple as all that. I can't remember my mechanics exact words, something about the replacing the harness? But my transmission is going, whether or not the two are related I don't know. Both seem to be pretty common problems. Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboPropAirman Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 I have a 99GT, and I am having both of those problems. I know it doesnt sound glamourous, but I pulled my dash out, took off the contact screws where the spedo screws into the contact mat, and added a bit of contact cleaner. Also check for anything that is loose, wires etc.. Mine had something barely hanging on, I taped that up, and put it back. Worked pretty well for me. As far as the transmission, well if you dont have a 5 spd, you may consider saving up for when it drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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