carfreak85 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 A few days ago after exiting the highway and slowing to the point that I could hear it, I noticed that this part was clicking and making noise. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19015&size=big&cat=500 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19014&size=big&cat=500 You can feel it doing this. It hasn't had an effect on driveability yet. This in on an EA81T, but I was wondering if this part is common on other EA81 vehicles. Common enough that I could just go to the junkyard and get the part or if I have to start looking for a donor turbo car. I've looked at my books, but can't find definitive evidence as to what part that exactly is. This is where you come in. Is it one of the two connectors marked in red? Or maybe the relay looking thing marked in green? http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19017&ppuser=18 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=19016&ppuser=18 Any help or insight you can provide would be invaluable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Looks like a relay to me... No idea what it's for though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Maybe something to do with A/C. My 2 non-turbo, non-A/C EA81's does not have that looking part. While my A/C having hatchback has a similar relay that close to the fusible link box. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 It is definitely a relay, not sure what for though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I think its A/C too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Actually, I believe that relay is from the 3AT. I believe its called the "4WD-AT Checker." That's what it looks like in my 83 FSM. I remember mine made that clicking noise too. I just yanked it, and it never seemed to have an effect on anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Actually, I believe that relay is from the 3AT. I believe its called the "4WD-AT Checker." That's what it looks like in my 83 FSM. I remember mine made that clicking noise too. I just yanked it, and it never seemed to have an effect on anything. I can't seem to find anything in my FSM or supplement that comments on exactly what that part is. Where did you find this evidence? I would love for it to be for the 3AT (Thats what I first thought it was), but I would like to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 If you're looking for an EA81 turbo, check out the Smokey Point Pull a Part. I was there yesterday and they had an XT turbo in the yard (blue 2WD automatic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 If you're looking for an EA81 turbo, check out the Smokey Point Pull a Part. I was there yesterday and they had an XT turbo in the yard (blue 2WD automatic). Ed, XTs aren't EA81s... Did they have an EA81T? I'll probably head out there tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Ed, XTs aren't EA81s... Did they have an EA81T? I'll probably head out there tomorrow morning.Well, if it isn't an EA81, I stand corrected. However, it said XT turbo on the rear trunk. Looked to me to be the 4 cylinder wedge. It was also a 2WD automatic gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Small update: I believe this part to be the Air Temperature relay. Once I have my hands on a spare, I will confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Final conformation on the problem I was having: The plastic connector for the air temperature sensor had melted on the down pipe, shorting the relay. Sweet... Now I have a bunch of spare ATS relays for no reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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