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#9781 of 19283 "Starter" problems - 1990 Legacy Wagon automatic trans by suzysubaru

Jul 17, 2001 (4:10 pm)

I'm new to this site...bought my Legacy with 43,000 miles 7 years ago. Now has 70,000. 3 years ago starting problems began. Usually after driving 5 - 20 miles, never when I go out in the morning at home. When I turn the key, there is no sound, occasionally I hear the fan. Can lower or raise windows, can play radio. If I wait 15 to 20 minutes it will start. Last Tues. replaced the starter. On Thurs. had a meeting for 45 - 50 minutes. Wouldn't start. Waited 15 min. nothing. After one hour, it started up fine. I was livid. I gave up on the local Subaru dealer last year after $1200 in repairs but no progress on starter problem. Tachometer & gas gauge don't work. Just replaced a speedometer cable since I needed to know my speed. Just did new brakes and then master cylinder. $2200 this year, so far. Any comments? I am at my wits end. Thanks!

#9782 of 19283 How to switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius? by ap0stle

Jul 17, 2001 (5:40 pm)

Hello!
Does anybody know "How to switch Outback Wagon 2001 thermometer from Fahrenheit to Celsius?"

#9783 of 19283 whining noise >65mph (cont.) by milehi

Jul 17, 2001 (7:10 pm)

Hi guys,
This is an update on my previous messages: http://townhall-talk2.edmunds.com/Web?14.ee99568/2214 and
http://townhall-talk2.edmunds.com/Web?14.ee99568/2228

In short, car makes a high-pitched whining noise when accelerating over 65 mph. Service mgr. determined it was the transmission after talking with SOA, replaced tranny at no cost to me. Car is 2001 OB AT w/9000 miles. Went on vacation, put over 3000 miles on, car still makes the same noise! Started out making the noise whenever I got above 55 mph then progressed to 65 mph.

Returned from vacation, service mgr. said bring it in since the rep was going to be in. Both drove it, rep said that it was normal engine noise coming from the ?ring and pinion? and/or drive gear. Depending on ones hearing, you may or may not hear it. I reminded the service mgr. that if that is the case then they replaced my original transmission when they didn't need to. They were "positive" it was the trans before, now it's normal engine noise, hmm.

IMO, it may be a design flaw in the trans that Subaru needs to go back to the drawing board on. BTW, I now very little about car mechanics. I've seen this same problem posted earlier on the board, 2 people have emailed me saying they have the same noise, the dealer has even done the same "repair" with another customer six months earlier.

The service mgr. has been very professional, this is a top-rated dealership, but me thinks something is not quite right. What do you think?

Thanks - Paul

#9784 of 19283 by ateixeira

Jul 18, 2001 (7:28 am)

There will be more noise than a FWD car, because you have 3 differentials instead of just one. If the dealer and the rep have been helpful, just make sure it's documented (in case it gets any worse) and crank up the tunes.
 
-juice

#9785 of 19283 Check your Tire sizes by paisan

Jul 18, 2001 (8:01 am)

I posted this way back, but make sure the diameters are the same. I had a similar problem on the TOD system on my Trooper.
 
-mike

#9786 of 19283 Whining noise by anibalb

Jul 18, 2001 (8:21 am)

Paul,
 
I hate to tell you that in-law had same whining noise in a Honda and it was indeed the tranny. But noise was there from 5mph on. It went along with the reving of car. Apparently there were two gears that looked the same and when Honda made these things some of the mechanics swapped the gears and you couldn't tell. Honda did replace the tranny even thought it was out of warranty.
 
I have an 01 OB auto, and so far haven't noticed anything. I have just installed an oil drain valve to make the oil changes that much easier. That is all maintenace I've done yet.
 
I have spotted the drain valves for the tranny and the forward differential. Also the tranny's filter (which looks like a regular oil filter) QUESTION Where do you fill the tranny fluid and the forward differential?
 
Someone mentioned here before to change the tranny fluid and the differential fluid at 7500 miles. Anyone think this is a good idea. It should be easy enough. Opinions please.... Thanks

#9787 of 19283 by ateixeira

Jul 18, 2001 (8:21 am)

Good idea. Also check the tire pressure to make sure it's even, and maybe even tire wear.
 
The diameter should be within 1/4", 1/2" maximum.
 
-juice

#9788 of 19283 Tires by originalbitman

Jul 18, 2001 (8:57 am)

Juice - are you sure about that 1/4"-1/2'" diameter statement? I believe SOA says 1/4" in circumference (not diameter) maximum. A 1/4" in diameter would be significantly more than 1/4" in circumference. On a 25" diameter tire a 1/4' difference in diameter is more like 3/4' difference in circumference.
 
bit

#9789 of 19283 by ateixeira

Jul 18, 2001 (8:58 am)

Uh-huh, what you said.
 
-juice

#9790 of 19283 Transmission Fill and Filter by evilizard

Jul 18, 2001 (9:01 am)

Unless an external transmission filter is a new feature on the O1 (which would be great) I think that WAS the oil filter you were looking at. The transmission filter is completely enclosed inside the transmission pan. The differential filler hole is on the right hand side of the transmission case toward the back of the bay, the transmission on the left (if you were sitting in the car). Look for a little yellow pull stick. You'll know the difference of the two fluids by the look (oil vs a red liquid) and by smell. The differential fluid has a distinct pungent odor to it. Hard to describe but you'll know it when you smell it. Be careful if you go to a quickie-lube place. They sometimes get these two confused and dump gear oil in your transmission.
 
Can't hurt to change the fluid so soon, not sure its really going to extend the life of the vehical. For the first time you change the fluid I would strongly recommend one of those reverse flush services to get all the particles out since getting at the filter is possibly more trouble than its worth.

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