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#139 of 148 Re: 1998 legacy and it random blinking lights [mgc98legacy] by ateixeira Oct 05, 2009 (7:08 am)
Replying to: mgc98legacy (Oct 02, 2009 6:40 pm) I wonder if it could be an alarm or remote keyless system malfunction? Change the battery on the key fob, perhaps?
#140 of 148 Re: CEL...2005 Outback XT [bobny57] by cindy47 Oct 27, 2009 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: bobny57 (Jun 03, 2009 11:44 am) Bobny57   If you've still got te 2005 XT - you need to be very careful about the turbo. I have a 2005 Outback XT with 67K. I've been very good about changing oil and my turbo has now blown out. It's been in the shop for the last few days and I don't have a complete diagnosis yet, but I'm sure that it will be very expensive. Apparently there is a mesh screen in the banjo bolt that's in the turbo clogs and starves the engine of oil and bang - you've got a dead turbo on your hands. Looks like Subaru knows about the problem but hasn't been informing it's owners. Maybe this screen can be cleaned - if so it will save you much hassle. Just wanted you to be aware. I'll probably be posting more about my situation soon. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 27, 2009 12:41 pm) cindy47 (Nov 25, 2009 8:14 am) ateixeira (Nov 25, 2009 9:05 am)
#141 of 148 Re: CEL...2005 Outback XT [cindy47] by ateixeira Oct 27, 2009 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: cindy47 (Oct 27, 2009 12:13 pm) I think peaty has a mod for that on scoobymods, FWIW. Replies to this message: cindy47 (Nov 25, 2009 8:14 am) ateixeira (Nov 25, 2009 9:05 am)
#142 of 148 CEL 2003 Outback by cansub Nov 04, 2009 (4:00 pm)
This car has about 50,000 miles and I have owned it since new and had it dealer maintained. The CEL came on recently, and apart from now running rough for a few minutes when starting from cold it runs reasonably well. I take it into the dealer on Nov. 6, and having read all the horror stories about trial and error part replacement in order to get the light turned off, does anyone have advice as to how I can avoid this happening to me.   Any ideas as to what may be the problem. Replies to this message: gilson1 (Nov 05, 2009 6:28 am)
#143 of 148 Re: CEL 2003 Outback [cansub] by gilson1 Nov 05, 2009 (6:28 am)
Replying to: cansub (Nov 04, 2009 4:00 pm) if it's cat/con before 100,000 Subaru should replace it. Mine blew at 102,000 and they wouldn't touch it. My closest Subaru dealer is a snake so that's the last place I'll ever take it or buy from.
#144 of 148 Re: oxygen sensors... or catylytic convertor? [georgejung] by chid_kid Nov 14, 2009 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: georgejung (Aug 29, 2009 9:32 am) My 2001 Outback had check engine light on for some time. It ended up being the O2 sensor. Much cheaper than a catalytic converter.
#145 of 148 2003 Outback - engine overheating by mburns01 Nov 22, 2009 (3:52 pm)
I have a 2003 Outback with the 2.5L engine with 90k miles. At 75k the head gasket blew and based on other posts this issue is not uncommon. Now at 90k the engine keeps overheating when I go above 45 mph. I've had the radiator, water pump and thermostat changed based on my mechanics advice. Even after changing all these parts the engine is still overheating. The mechanic was stumped and called in Subaru and they said that they have seen some cases like this and that the engine is shot and needs to be replaced. I've never heard anything like this, the car idles and runs fine at slow speeds but once I start to cruise at speeds over 45 mph the engine will overheat. Has anyone else heard of a similar case? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 23, 2009 8:42 am)
#146 of 148 Re: 2003 Outback - engine overheating [mburns01] by ateixeira Nov 23, 2009 (8:42 am)
Replying to: mburns01 (Nov 22, 2009 3:52 pm) If the engine overheated badly, it can happen. The heads can get warped.   If it's not severe, they may be able to machine the heads so they're flat and true again.   This would be the case for any alloy block (as opposed to heavy cast iron).
#147 of 148 Re: CEL...2005 Outback XT [ateixeira] by cindy47 Nov 25, 2009 (8:14 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 27, 2009 12:41 pm) Subaru did pay for the turbo. I had to pay for the labor. Since the turbo failed, I did have some metal shavings in the engine that left some scratches. But the dealer felt that I didn't have to do a major engine overhaul. The car is running great right now, but I fear that the catalytic converter will go next or something else. I've got 67K miles on this car...I was thinking I should probably replace the car in the spring -but I really don't want to. What are your thoughts? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 25, 2009 9:05 am)
#148 of 148 Re: CEL...2005 Outback XT [cindy47] by ateixeira Nov 25, 2009 (9:05 am)
Replying to: cindy47 (Nov 25, 2009 8:14 am) It will probably be fine if the dealer thinks so, but if it makes you worry about it all the time, then go ahead and trade it in, because it's not worth the stress.

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