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Does it really work? by iamvivek
Nov 11, 2008 (2:41 pm)
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In 2009 Outback with Harmon Kardon (limited model and up) there is suppose to be feature that will increase the volume as the vehicle speed increases.
 
I have seen it work in 2009 Legacy (same HK system), but does not work in an outback although the subaru brochure and site says it should (http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/harmankardon/index.html)
 
If you have a 2009 outback limited+ can you check and let me know.
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by pilot1226
Nov 11, 2008 (2:54 pm)
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This is called SCV, or Speed Compensated Volume. I had it on a `98 Chevy Malibu. It's mainly for when you're driving to compensate for air noise/road noise at higher speeds.
 
I don't have the Outback, but as you mentioned, it's working on my Legacy.
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Acceleration power issue - by skbaker
Nov 11, 2008 (7:34 pm)
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I am having an issue with my '96 Subaru Legacy Outback. It is lacking acceleration power, especially at lower RPMs and when driving up a hill. I have just had the fuel injection system cleaned and fuel filter replaced, but still have an issue.
 
Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Acceleration power issue: '96 Subaru Legacy Outback by skbaker
Nov 11, 2008 (7:34 pm)
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I am having an issue with my '96 Subaru Legacy Outback. It is lacking acceleration power, especially at lower RPMs and when driving up a hill. I have just had the fuel injection system cleaned and fuel filter replaced, but still have an issue.
 
Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Re: Does it really work? [iamvivek] by paisan
Nov 11, 2008 (8:04 pm)
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Replying to: iamvivek (Nov 11, 2008 2:41 pm)

There is a setting for it. I have it on my Armada but you need to have it set to work properly.
 
-mike
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Re: Acceleration power issue: '96 Subaru Legacy Outback [skbaker] by kurtamaxxxguy
Nov 11, 2008 (8:29 pm)
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Replying to: skbaker (Nov 11, 2008 7:34 pm)

could be many things....
 
was power loss sudden or gradual?
 
manual or auto trans?
Air filter cleaned?
Idle smooth or rough?
Smoke coming from exhaust when accelerating or de-accelerating?
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Re: Acceleration power issue: '96 Subaru Legacy Outback [kurtamaxxxguy] by skbaker
Nov 12, 2008 (9:53 am)
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 11, 2008 8:29 pm)

Hello,
 
See below in response to your questions.
I appreciate your help.
 
Steve
 
was power loss sudden or gradual?
Sudden - just happened 2 weeks ago.
  
manual or auto trans?
auto trans
 
Air filter cleaned?
air filter clean
 
Idle smooth or rough?
idle is smooth
  
Smoke coming from exhaust when accelerating or de-accelerating?
I have noticed some darker smoke coming from exhaust when accelerating.
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Re: Acceleration power issue: '96 Subaru Legacy Outback [skbaker] by saedave
Nov 12, 2008 (2:02 pm)
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Replying to: skbaker (Nov 12, 2008 9:53 am)

Some years ago I had a Legacy with a bad knock sensor (as delivered new). Replacement sensor got rid of hesitation. I don't know if those sensors are still in use, but it might be worth checking.
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Re: Acceleration power issue: '96 Subaru Legacy Outback [saedave] by skbaker
Nov 13, 2008 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: saedave (Nov 12, 2008 2:02 pm)

Thank you for this feedback. This is helpful. I will check this out.
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Re: Update on '04 Forester XT needing new engine [xwesx] by tanager
Nov 17, 2008 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: xwesx (Oct 23, 2008 1:21 pm)

Just thought I'd follow up with the outcome of this situation. I ended up taking my car back to my independent mechanic. I gave up on having any work done at the Subaru dealership when the service manager told me, honestly, that I would probably get no help from Subaru with three things working against me: 1) not being the original owner, 2) not buying the car from Subaru dealer, and 3) having over 100K miles on the car. I decided risking $850 for the teardown was not worth it. So, my mechanic installed a used engine from another '04 Forester with 32K miles on it. I just got my car back a week ago. It seems OK but it has a "lifter tick". It's quite audible. My mechanic wants me to drive it a lot to see if the tick goes away. This weekend I put about 400 miles on the car and the tick is still there. The total for this job came to $4660 for the engine and labor. The engine has a 90 day warranty on parts, so I guess I'll keep driving it and see if the tick lessens.

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