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#1992 of 2084 Re: VDC and ABS lights go up [swbo101] by ateixeira Sep 13, 2005 (7:28 am)
Replying to: swbo101 (Sep 12, 2005 4:52 pm) Something must have shorted out when it all bounced around like that. Strange, but at least it went away.   -juice Replies to this message: kimbr10 (Oct 21, 2005 8:22 am) swbo101 (Oct 23, 2005 4:22 pm)
#1993 of 2084 Re: Electrical problems Outback 2001 [ssloaner] by bicalino Sep 20, 2005 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: ssloaner (Aug 23, 2005 9:19 am) I have an 2000 outback . original owner , with the same problem for about 18 months now . brake /battery lights come on at the same time . if I let the car sit , sometimes overnight , they don't come on again . might not come on for a few months. one time in traffic , during a heavy snow storm, it came on, then the abs came on also . eventually , when I shut it down , would 'nt, start . the battery was stone dead. I charged the battery at home , & no problem. took it to the dealer, they checked the charging system & said it was fine. just came on again the other day . I parked it , started it in the am , no problem. basically the dealer says bring it in when the brake/battery lights are on . then they could check & see what to fix. still have the original battery . 67K miles. the mechanic said probably the brushes in the alternater were hanging up every now & then. sounds logical, but why does the brake light com on ? my guess it's a ground wire that 's common to the two lights. one should not have anything to do with the other . please let me know if you find out anthing . winter is coming & I don't like to have a car that acts up. Replies to this message: farbs (Nov 26, 2005 7:59 am) farbs (Jan 20, 2006 8:41 am)
#1994 of 2084 Re: VDC and ABS lights go up [ateixeira] by kimbr10 Oct 21, 2005 (8:22 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 13, 2005 7:28 am) My 2003 Outback VDC has had problems with both the ABS and VDC lights coming on. While driving under normal conditions on the freeway. The problem started while under warranty about 30 days into owning the car. The brakes barely worked, which almost cost me an accident. The dealer had to rip my dashboard out to find the problem, not sure what the problem was. Anyway my warranty is up and I am again having the same problem. Car is back at the dealership. If anyone also has had the same type of problems, I would love to hear from you. I feel that my brakes are very soft and sometimes scary when needing to stop suddenly. Replies to this message: swbo101 (Oct 23, 2005 4:22 pm)
#1995 of 2084 ABS by cptplt Oct 22, 2005 (7:25 am)
the early WRXs had a problem with the ABS, NTSB had an investigation but were unable to reproduce the problem and did not order a recall but Subaru ended up offering free ABS ECU swaps to any WRX owners who wanted it. Wonder if your VDC has a similar problem though I've not heard of any complaints about the ABS from OB/Legacy owners.
#1996 of 2084 Re: VDC and ABS lights go up [kimbr10] by swbo101 Oct 23, 2005 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: kimbr10 (Oct 21, 2005 8:22 am) As you can read from an earlier posting, I had both ABS and VDC lights come up while driving. The garage suggested that it might have been dust in the ABS captors or a loose fuse. I opened the hood, tokk out and replaced the fuse in its housing. Since then, those two warning lights never went on again. As opposed to you, when both lights were on, the brakes worked normally (though without ABS capability). Did you check that your fuses are securely and tighly in place? There is one under the dash and the other one, a 50amp, under the hood in the big fuse box.
#1997 of 2084 gps by ctsang Nov 03, 2005 (11:02 am)
Does anyone know if its GPS has back-up camera? If not, does it have back-up sensors?
#1998 of 2084 HELP: VDC OR LL BEAN? by tzarina Nov 18, 2005 (8:11 am)
I am planning to buy a Subaru wagon in the near future. Am confused about whetehr it's worth the extra money to get the VDC with traction control (and navigation, which I don't really need) or go with the LL Bean, which has the same AWD system but no traction control I have traction control on my FWD Saab wagon, and it is awesome in snow with snow tires. I live in New England and have a child, so driving in snow and safety are important concerns. Dealers are saying it's no big deal to live without traction control but Cinsumer Reports says it's a key safety feature. Help please. I am technologically ignorant. Thanks. Replies to this message: wmquan (Nov 18, 2005 10:03 am) theooutback (Dec 19, 2005 6:49 pm) ateixeira (Dec 20, 2005 6:52 am) garandman (Nov 19, 2005 11:42 am) tkanic (Nov 19, 2005 4:17 pm)
#1999 of 2084 Bean by ateixeira Nov 18, 2005 (8:43 am)
I think the Bean is a better value. Even though I'm a fan of stability control, a Bean with good snow tires is extremely capable. Thing is the premium for the VDC is hard to justify.   Stand-along stability control is usually just a few hundred bucks, not a few thousand.   -juice Replies to this message: snowbelter (Nov 18, 2005 9:58 am)
#2000 of 2084 Re: Bean [ateixeira] by snowbelter Nov 18, 2005 (9:58 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 18, 2005 8:43 am) I have an 02 VDC which I like. The 06 models are nicer and have more horsepower. At the time, I purchased the VDC over the Bean not because of stability control, but because I wanted the McIntosh stereo that came with the VDC. What about a Tribeca 5 seater Limited. Stills seats five like the VDC and Bean, but is a little roomier. It has stability control and costs a bit more than a Bean and a lot less than a VDC. I found that even with VDC my car slid in the snow because the tires that came with it were terrible (similar tires are on the 06 Outbacks and there are similar complaints about them). I ended up buying Nokian WRs which are year round tires, but great in the snow. Martin
#2001 of 2084 Re: HELP: VDC OR LL BEAN? [tzarina] by wmquan Nov 18, 2005 (10:03 am)
Replying to: tzarina (Nov 18, 2005 8:11 am) Having the stability control will give you an extra edge in New England. Especially if you use the stock tires. The AWD system will actually be slightly more capable in the VDC because the traction control system will manage power distribution between left and right wheels, as opposed to front-to-rear.   I wish Subaru made VDC available on more models, and without the alarming price tag.   Personally, unless the budget is too tight, I would never buy another vehicle without stability control. Even if it has AWD. Eventually more and more brands will have stability control standard throughout their model lineups. Replies to this message: theooutback (Dec 19, 2005 6:49 pm) ateixeira (Dec 20, 2005 6:52 am)

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