AT TEMP OIL light is flashing 16 times at start up..

 

however, when i go to check the code from th B85(??) with the grounded wires provided in connector 5 as listed in other threads.. nothing happens..

 

when i stick it into connector 1 the airbag light flashes.. so i assume that the wires are grounded and working properly.

 

I am getting a bit of torque binding in slow tight turns.

 

I think i am going to change all of the trans. and diff fluids tomorrow.. (it is cold, so i am getting an apt. at the dealer or other shop...)

is it a waste of time and $?

should i just take it to the dealer and have them diagnose the problem first?

 

97 leg.ob

210k kms..

i have only had the car 3 weeks.

 

hello.. nice to meet everyone.

16 blinks was the duty c solenoid on my kids 88 outback, that would fit in with the torque bind you are seeing.

i am gonna try the fwd fuse and see if the binding still happens..

 

if it stops, i am going to change all the fluids

if it doesn't stop, it is going to the shop in the morning.

 

 

 

thanks and have a great day

Hello,

'97 OB? You'll likely need an OBDII scanner (or is Canada different?).

 

I'd do just a REPLACEMENT of the AT fluid - not a FLUSH. Flushing can bring out other issues....in my case I lost reverse.

 

If it is the clutches or the Duty C this can be fixed w/the tranny in the car for <$1000 (US).

 

There's a detailed write-up on here that I used successfully, if you're mechanically inclined/brave.

 

Good luck.

Hello,

'97 OB? You'll likely need an OBDII scanner (or is Canada different?).

 

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OBDII does not read the transmission codes, its just the engine/emissions codes.

 

There is a procedure here to pull the codes, but it does sound like its TB. It is a bit touchy.

 

But it sounds like you have TB, so I would just head right to the shop. You may luck out and the solenoid may have just gone south, but more likely you need the clutchpack rebuilt.

 

I wouldnt even bother with changing the fluid with a flashing light and TB. If you just nad TB I would recomend the fluid, but I dont want to see anyone wasiting money.

 

nipper

I just called the used car dealer that I got the car from. His mechanic is going to check it for free. Lucky for me, I signed on (just) for the used car warranty program through the dealer... ($300 at his cost... so he says.)

 

He said that my plan covers the first 1500 per incident up to the price of the car over 2 years... It luckily includes the electrical stuff inside the transmission ect, not just the power train... so I guess i lucked out.. in a sad way.