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While I was driving, all of sudden AT Oil Temp light started to flash and both ABS and VDC light came on. Tech did completed testing and diagnosis, found no code in memory...even did road test for 43 miles...found nothing |
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Replying to: tim3 (Jul 13, 2009 10:10 am) One possibility and cheap to fix is that you might have gotten some fuel with water in it. Put in a can of fuel line de-icer in the tank. Won't hurt and cheap fix if water is the problem. Jim
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Replying to: w8ifi (Jul 16, 2009 7:18 pm) |
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| We have a 2007 Outback with 25,000 miles. Starting at 10,000 miles, the rear driver side weatherstripping came detached (about six inches of it where it bends in direction). Since then, we've had it fixed three times for the same problem. It was finally replaced completely two days ago, and lo and behold today we see it is coming apart again. Is this a common problem on Subarus, and if not, does anyone have suggestions as to what to do next? I'm concerned that this is going to become a problem beyond the warranty period and am exasperated with the dealership. Thanks! | |
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Hi all, I hope someone out there may have some insight into the problem I am experiencing with my 2006 Legacy SE. I recently had my compressor replaced. Since then, I have had problems with the cooling fan. Apparently, the A/C won't go on unless the cooling fan goes on. When I first start driving, this is never a problem. However, if I start going slowly (like in stop & go traffic) or idling, the A/C and the fan (not sure which comes first - like the chicken or the egg) shut off. The problem, aside from the lack of A/C, is that the cooling fan is no longer cooling the engine and my car starts to overheat. The problem solves itself once I start going faster again - the A/C (and the fan presumably) come back on and the temperature gauge returns to normal. However, if I am in slow moving traffic for more than a few minutes, I need to pull over and let the engine cool off. Any ideas what is causing this and how to solve it?
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Replying to: tim3 (Jul 13, 2009 10:10 am) - Fuel filter-- used to be a very easy-to-reach silver canister under the hood, don't know about your 2004 - Fuel injectors - buy a bottle of Chevron fuel injector cleaner, Techron is the best product on the market - Ignition: changing plugs is a relatively easy DIY job, ignition coil(s) are on top of the intake manifold, plug wires are easy to change as well. - Fuel pump -- it's in the tank and possible to change yourself, but by this point you probably want/need a mechanic to be involved. After all that's done, you've either fixed it or you've created a very short of list of what else could possibly be wrong. Evaporative systems will cause a check engine light (P0452 & P0453) but I don't think they can cause any driveability problems.. that I know of. Hope this helps, ~Colin
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Replying to: sloanesq (Jul 20, 2009 6:19 am) The first thing to check would be that the fans are actually plugged in. There are two fans behind the radiator and they have wiring plugs on the lower side. If you have a slim build, you *might* be able to slide under your Legacy for a look. (Put a piece of cardboard on the ground first.) Otherwise, you will have to jack up the front of the car or use ramps. ~Colin P.S. I am actually pained to admit that I once forgot to plug in the fans after working on my '99 Impreza RS.  If you are overheating enough to have the car pulled over, that's not good. From my personal experience, it didn't seem like the all-alloy Subaru motor was too durable for stuff like that. 
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Replying to: colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 10:42 am)
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Replying to: sloanesq (Jul 20, 2009 12:11 pm) If the main radiator fans come on at all, ever, then it could be a sensor, relay, loose / burnt wiring, etc. But it would really strange. ~Colin
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Replying to: colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 12:32 pm) |
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