Are there any problems with the Subaru Legacy transmission?
Transmission oil temperature light turning on after extended driving despite a previous trip to Subaru for the same problem in June. Covered under warranty.
How much does it cost to repair a Subaru Legacy?
Subaru replaced the valve body, which is related to the CVT somehow through the torque converter. It would have been a $1500 – $1900 repair if not covered by warranty. I consider that a major repair. 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Why was my Clutch replaced on my Subaru Legacy?
Clutch, fork, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, slave cylinder hose were all replaced. throwout bearing replaced. “dirty” as a result of normal clutch wear- no abnormal clutch wear and no other component replaced. 50 percent paid as goodwill by subaru of america.
What causes a Subaru transmission to shift hard?
Engine load, vehicle speed, temperature, excellerater pedal response, all of these will effect the transmissions shifting charastics. If you drive gas on, gas off, brake on, brake off…this transmission is not for you. Don’t expect the transmission to be soft like a Chrysler tranny.
Why does my Subaru legacies make a grinding noise?
The rattling/grinding noise wasn’t fixed by this repair trip, as it turned out to be a loose heat shield – a common problem with Subaru Legacies and Outbacks in this year. It was another sound discovered by the mechanic that resulted in them replacing the transmission.
Transmission oil temperature light turning on after extended driving despite a previous trip to Subaru for the same problem in June. Covered under warranty.
Engine load, vehicle speed, temperature, excellerater pedal response, all of these will effect the transmissions shifting charastics. If you drive gas on, gas off, brake on, brake off…this transmission is not for you. Don’t expect the transmission to be soft like a Chrysler tranny.
Clutch, fork, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, slave cylinder hose were all replaced. throwout bearing replaced. “dirty” as a result of normal clutch wear- no abnormal clutch wear and no other component replaced. 50 percent paid as goodwill by subaru of america.
The rattling/grinding noise wasn’t fixed by this repair trip, as it turned out to be a loose heat shield – a common problem with Subaru Legacies and Outbacks in this year. It was another sound discovered by the mechanic that resulted in them replacing the transmission.
What to do about a Subaru transmission problem?
Subaru performed electrical system reset and stated that the problem was fixed. Transmission oil temperature light turned on after extended driving. Subaru performed electrical system reset and stated that the problem was fixed. Covered under warranty.
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 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.
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.
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!
Subaru replaced the valve body, which is related to the CVT somehow through the torque converter. It would have been a $1500 – $1900 repair if not covered by warranty. I consider that a major repair. 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Why is the oil temperature light on on my Subaru Legacy?
Transmission oil temperature light turned on after extended driving. Subaru performed electrical system reset and stated that the problem was fixed. Transmission oil temperature light turned on after extended driving. Subaru performed electrical system reset and stated that the problem was fixed. Covered under warranty.
How much does it cost to fix a Subaru transmission?
Check engine light went on, indicating a problem with the transmission. This was related to a recall notice/extended warranty, so the repair cost was covered by Subaru. Subaru replaced the valve body, which is related to the CVT somehow through the torque converter. It would have been a $1500 – $1900 repair if not covered by warranty.
How long does a Subaru transmission warranty last?
The cost for some of these repairs ended up being over $4,000 for some Subaru owners. As part of the extended warranty offer, the transmission warranty which normally covers 5 years, or 60,000 miles was upgraded to a 10 year or 100,000 mile warranty.
What causes a Subaru transfer case to fail?
Here are some thing that we will cover. Over the 12 years that I have worked on Subaru’s and Subaru transmission repair there are two main parts that have usually fail when you have a problem with the transfer case viscous coupler. The first one is the AWD duty solenoid for applying and releasing the viscous couple when needed.
When did the Subaru Outback have transmission problems?
The Subaru Outback dates all the way back to 1995, and it has had its fair share of transmission problems as well. 2011 was by far the worst year for the Subaru Outback’s transmission. On average, it was still a reliable vehicle, but this model year did have more transmission issues than others.
Why does my car reverse but not go forward?
The gear cable could be stretched further than the normal length and requires adjusting. The failure of some internal components can be the cause too. The car will reverse but not go forward because of worn out solenoids, clutches, or gears.
What causes a car to not go into gear?
If the linkage cable to your clutch or transmission is pinched off or severed, you won’t be able to get your car into gear — regardless of what you do or what kind of transmission your ride is equipped with.
Do you have to replace the transmission on a Subaru?
If you must replace your clutch, replace your transmission or have it rebuilt, you will have to remove the transmission. Removing the transmission on a Subaru is straightforward and similar to the process for other vehicles, with some key differences.