How do you ground a Subaru Legacy International?
Here is a link to someone elses Subaru Legacy International • View topic – Grounding mod question .There are pics further down on the page. It is not quite how I did it but it gives you a pretty good idea. I just went to either side of the intake manifold, and to the two strut towers.
What kind of car is 1998 Legacy Outback?
Hey everyone! Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Outback of the Month Challenge! I have a 1998 legacy outback which I bought around 4 months ago.
What to do about hesitation on a Subaru Outback?
Checked all vacumn hoses, replaced a few too! Checked and adjusted TPS and has smooth increase in resistance, no spikes. None of these things got rid of the hesitation, except for a few minor improvements in performance here and there.
Is there a hesitation problem in a 1999 Legacy wagon?
1999 legacy wagon 2.5-same exact problem everyone else is having, saw this thread and thought yes! Work in an all make shop and have seen tons of weird problems caused by bad grounds. Gotta start with the basics, which we often forget!
Here is a link to someone elses Subaru Legacy International • View topic – Grounding mod question .There are pics further down on the page. It is not quite how I did it but it gives you a pretty good idea. I just went to either side of the intake manifold, and to the two strut towers.
Hey everyone! Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Outback of the Month Challenge! I have a 1998 legacy outback which I bought around 4 months ago.
What was the hesitation problem on my Subaru Outback?
My hesitation was due to my plug wire on #3 breaking apart after the last spark plug change (I pulled on the proper location of the wires to take the wires off). I changed them in the parking lot of the local Subaru dealership (when I was out of town!). Fixed.
1999 legacy wagon 2.5-same exact problem everyone else is having, saw this thread and thought yes! Work in an all make shop and have seen tons of weird problems caused by bad grounds. Gotta start with the basics, which we often forget!
Is there a problem with my Subaru Forester?
Just resolved a similar problem on ’03 Forester 2.0 turbo. Car would not respond for 2 to 3 seconds when the accelerator pedal is pushed. Also, when it finally kicked in it lacked power. I did not take it in until check engine light came on for O2 sensor…p0171…
What kind of engine does a 2004 Legacy wagon have?
If you are reading this message, you probably know what this is all about. You have gone through multiple ‘check engine’ light episodes, have replaced multiple oxygen sensors, and are on your third or fourth catalytic converter. I had a 2004 Legacy wagon with 80,000 mi, and my friend (still) has a 2004 Outback.
Is the Subaru Legacy low to the ground?
Even though this car sits low to ground, it was AMAZING in the winter time (only got “stuck” 3 times in all the years I’ve owned it), never had to put snow tires on it, but I can only imagine how well the performance would’ve been if I had.
What are the specs of a 2006 Subaru Legacy?
A new 2.5 GT Limited Spec B sedan for 2006 features a Bilstein sport suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, a navigation system, aerodynamic side ground-effects moldings, aluminum pedal covers and a three-spoke Momo steering wheel.
How many seats does a Subaru Legacy have?
The Legacy seats five occupants. A four-dial electroluminescent instrument display is installed in 2.5 GT Limited models, which include leather-trimmed upholstery, an in-dash six-CD changer, an eight-way power driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats and mirrors.
How is the Subaru Legacy 5 speed handling?
The AWD makes the handling of this car very neutral, and the suspension soaks up bumps while remaining responsive. The steering has good feel and it’s not too over-assisted. The normally aspirated engine revs easily and has plenty of power for daily driving & the 5 speed makes good use of it while adding fun.
Why does my Subarus engine keep cutting out?
Had the complete motor redone 2 months ago, both heads redone, new head gaskets, new gasket set on the entire motor, new water pump, new radiator, spent heaps on the motor, and still have the cutting out issue.. Hello everyone, new here and new to Subarus, need some advice. my 97 Legacy outback 187,000m, I think it is the 2.5 Litre. quite running,
What causes a Subaru Impreza to stall out?
It also drives good, great in fact when the engine is still cold – it accelerates smoothly and with plenty of power, but the second the temp gauge starts to move it begins idling rough, missing and loping and now it will even stall out and become very difficult to restart.
Why does the ECM slow down a Subaru?
If the systems do not have enough electrical flow for use, you get a dumbed down car. Think in relationship to a laptop or cell phone with a low battery, it slows down. Same with the ECM. And if the electrical flow is low, solenoids and switches will either work poorly or not at all.
Had the complete motor redone 2 months ago, both heads redone, new head gaskets, new gasket set on the entire motor, new water pump, new radiator, spent heaps on the motor, and still have the cutting out issue.. Hello everyone, new here and new to Subarus, need some advice. my 97 Legacy outback 187,000m, I think it is the 2.5 Litre. quite running,
Why is the fuel pump not working in my Subaru?
Corrosion is resistance. loose pins at the plugs mean sporadic outputs or operation. Check them. Fuel pump could be running great and supplying sufficient fuel a for cold running engine and then as it heats up, with the engine, expansion of the metals in the pump or module reduces the pump output.
Checked all vacumn hoses, replaced a few too! Checked and adjusted TPS and has smooth increase in resistance, no spikes. None of these things got rid of the hesitation, except for a few minor improvements in performance here and there.
How to fix no crank no start on Subaru Impreza?
Quick Fix, no crank no start on subaru impreza, crosstrek, forester, outback, legacy and wrx. – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Why did my Subaru Outback hesitate to change the spark plug?
My hesitation was due to my plug wire on #3 breaking apart after the last spark plug change (I pulled on the proper location of the wires to take the wires off). I changed them in the parking lot of the local Subaru dealership (when I was out of town!).
What kind of problem does a Subaru Impreza have?
The Group 1 or first generation models include Impreza, Forrester, Legacy G.T., and Outback between 1996 and 1999. These cars face the problem of an internal leak in the head gasket that causes the engine to overheat. A damaged head gasket of a Subaru model.
Which is the first generation Subaru Outback?
The Group 1 or first generation models include Impreza, Forrester, Legacy G.T., and Outbackbetween 1996 and 1999. These cars face the problem of an internal leak in the head gasket that causes the engine to overheat. A damaged head gasket of a Subaru model.
Why does my Subaru make a rattle when I start the car?
Johnznot reports that his Subaru dealer told him that the “…rattle upon startup was normal (due to the boxer engine design), and that no harm is being done. It is low oil pressure caused by the car sitting for an extended period (8 hours or so). The noise is caused by the timing chain and tensioner.”
Is there a way to silence a Subaru engine?
A look at the engine bay of a modern Subaru will reveal quite a bit of sound insulation. The best (least expensive) way to silence an engine isn’t with fancy mechanical wizardry.
When do you change the ignition timing in a Subaru?
When the engine coolant temperature is approximately 158 degrees Fahrenheit or below, the ignition timing map in the ECU is changed to retard the engine timing. This timing change is done in order to quickly heat up the exhaust catalyst to reduce emission gases.
When to change the plugs on a Subaru Outback?
The plugs typically last somewhere between 80,000 to 100,000 miles and the main reason to change them at 60,000 miles is to maintain an active warranty. Hi all, I bought a 2016 outback from a shady auction dealer about 200 miles away from where I live and they do not offer any assistance.
How much does it cost to service a Subaru Outback?
I had this service performed on the 2018 Outback Limited I take care of back in May, after taxes it came out to being $784 and less than half of that was for parts.
How many miles does a Subaru Outback have?
At 42,500 miles when purchased, this subie came with a 60,000 mile warranty. She’s now at almost 60,000 so I took her to my local Subaru dealership where I bought my first forester in 2007.
Why is my Subaru overheating at 3k rpm?
Also, after puting the engine parts n wires back together to replace the small leaking hoes, the car is idling at a lower rpm and jerking at 3k rpm when it switch cylinders… Then the at oil temp light started flashing, could that have anything to do with that?
What are the most common Subaru Legacy issues?
CarComplaints.com lists a few of the most expensive repairs that Subaru had to deal with when it came to the Legacy. The Subaru Legacy had a major engine issue. It had an excessive amount of oil being consumed between oil changes, despite owners maintaining their vehicles at proper intervals.
How much does it cost to repalce a Subaru Legacy?
Losing oil like this was hard on the motor, so eventually, the engine would need to be repalced at a cost of about $6,600. Eventually, Subaru would handle a part of the payment responsibility after they had a lawsuit thrown against them for faulty engines.