What are the warning lights on a Subaru Outback?
Got in car to hear out several hundred mile trip. Got about 3 miles from home. Turned on the cruise control. Within seconds several warning lights all came on simultaneously. the check engine light (steady) The traction control light on steady. The brake light flashing, and the cruise control indicator also flashing.
What does DTC mean on a Subaru Outback?
When any DTC (diagnostic trouble code) is set all these lights come on to get the drivers attention. The cruise control is disabled as the vehicle now has a “fault” and Subaru engineers are not happy to have a faulty vehicle operating under cruise control.
Why are my brake lights flashing on my Subaru?
Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Outback of the Month Challenge! I’ve been having an issue lately with my dash lights flashing. The brake light and cruise control flash while the check engine light and traction control light stay lit. After a few days, it will all go back to normal and the flashing stops.
Why is the cruise control disabled on my Subaru Outback?
The cruise control is disabled as the vehicle now has a “fault” and Subaru engineers are not happy to have a faulty vehicle operating under cruise control. The next thing to do is read what the DTC is (P0420 in your case) and then try to determine what has caused that specific DTC to be set.
Are there any problems with the Subaru Outback?
Any further back than 15 years and you’re courting danger with potential problems that could arise from a vehicle that old. In 2005, the Subaru Outback had issues with things like the head gasket leaking, issues with speed control, as well as clutch problems.
How to check the oil level in a Subaru Outback?
1. Pull off the road when safe to do so and stop ideally on a level surface. 2. Wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Open the hood and remove the dipstick (1). Wipe the end of the dipstick clean with a cloth and replace it. 4. Remove the dipstick again and check that the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marker. 5.
Are there any recalls on the 2010 Subaru Outback?
The most significant thing to know about the 2010 Outback was that there were seventeen recalls issued affecting this year. Predictably, the airbag inflator explosion issue has continued through this model year with numerous recalls related to the same problem.