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#339 of 580 Re: 92 subaru Legacy Wagon won't go into AWD [ogvideo] by VladKA

Feb 11, 2009 (1:39 am)

Replying to: ogvideo (Feb 10, 2009 9:50 pm)
I had same thing on my 2001 Outback 6 cyl. The AWD didnt' engage properly, at times not at all. On dry pavements it wasn't noticeable, but when snow came around, the car was horrible because it was Fwd instead of all 4. Had no lights on, no Transmission codes on, nothing at all. Well i did the research and made a guess about faulty solenoid, then decided to change Transfer Duty solenoid. My guess was right. Turns out it went bad. Newer subarus have different transmissions from old ones, but very similar. I believe your solenoid is called duty C solenoid. But i might be wrong. Was about half day of work, and 100 bucks worth of stuff. The car now is a beast.

#340 of 580 Re: Outback AWD Issues [paisan] by VladKA

Feb 11, 2009 (1:47 am)

Replying to: paisan (Dec 18, 2008 5:47 pm)
mike
 
my friend had a Genuine Subaru scanner, the fault code was something with front speed sensor circuit. The reason it had this fault when frond end lifted is because the front had speed on wheels, and the back was still. Thus making the computed confused. Anyways did some research, found some time, and changed the Transfer Duty Solenoid. Was a very simple procedure. The car runs like a beast now.

#341 of 580 Re: 92 subaru Legacy Wagon won't go into AWD [ogvideo] by ateixeira

Feb 11, 2009 (9:23 am)

Replying to: ogvideo (Feb 10, 2009 9:50 pm)
You do not want to insert a fuse, that puts it in FWD mode specifically. That's for when you get a flat tire and want to turn it off temporarily.
 
It should engage automatically when the fuse is removed, though, yes.

#342 of 580 1993 subaru legacy L wagon awd no reverse by rgrandam1

Mar 11, 2009 (10:04 am)

Hello I have no reverse I have all forwad gears ok reverse not engageing. Ichanged fluid and filter. The owner just realized that the reverse took longer to engage for a while then when I moved it to change fluid the reverse was not there. Please can anyone tell me what could ti be Thanks

#343 of 580 97 Legacy shift lock problems by kingpin300900

Mar 13, 2009 (9:05 pm)

#344 of 580 97 Legacy shift lock problems by kingpin300900

Mar 13, 2009 (9:05 pm)

Hey I've got a 97 legacy that i somehow activated the shift lock in today. I followed the manual and got it out by pressing the release button below the shifter with a screw driver. The problem i got now is everytime i put it in park, I have to press the release button again to put it in drive. Also the brake lights don't come on and the cruise control don't work. Does anyone know how to fix this so i don't have to go pay and get it fixed? thanks

#345 of 580 by missbossy

Mar 25, 2009 (8:37 pm)

I have a 2003 Subaru Outback with 60K miles. Last January I had to replace the clutch and brakes. This last summer I had to replace the catalytic converter. Now as I am driving along in 5th gear or sometimes when I first shift into 3rd or 4th the RPMs suddenly rev from 3K to 5K until I shift down or decelerate. I'm taking it in tomorrow but I don't really trust the dealership. Any ideas on what could be wrong? I'm really disappointed with all the repairs especially since I need to drive it for a long time to come! Thanks.

#346 of 580 Re: [missbossy] by ateixeira

Apr 03, 2009 (10:51 am)

Replying to: missbossy (Mar 25, 2009 8:37 pm)
Sounds like the clutch is slipping to me.

#347 of 580 2000 Outback Transmission by 000utback

Apr 04, 2009 (3:46 pm)

Hello this is my first post in hopes to find the issue with my 2000 Outback AWD (Automatic Transmission)
Starts fine, runs great for a car with 190,000 miles. After about 15 miles I came to a stop light and upon trying to go on green , the engine revved and then the transmission kicked in, jerking the car. Sometimes the car runs fine, once going up an incline the engine just revved and I had to kick it up to around 4-5000 rpm for tranny to kick in. Fluid level is full and looks normal red color. Underpan I see where some fluid may be leaking on the rear of the pan. One thing I found that works is when coming to a stop, I downshift to [ 1 ]st gear, and then after getting adequate cruising speed , I shift up to [ D ]rive . Is this my transmission slipping, solenoid, torque convertor? Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.

#348 of 580 99 Forester-slow to go into gear by sniskanen

Apr 05, 2009 (8:23 am)

HI, This too is my first post. I have 99 forester that is sometimes slow to go into gear. It has about 160K miles, has had regular service, never was a tow vehicle. The fluid is a nice red color, level is ok. It seems that this is a common problem with late 90's Subarus. Is there an easy fix or am I at the mercy of the dealers and transmission shops??? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Sam

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