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Subaru Outback/Legacy Electronic & Lighting Problems

169 messages,  Last post on Oct 26, 2012 at 11:33 AM

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What is this discussion about? Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Lights, Electrical, Sedan, Wagon

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#24 of 169 Re: 1995 Subaru Legacy Wagon [mnhamil] by xwesx

Sep 19, 2007 (11:45 am)

Replying to: mnhamil (Sep 19, 2007 1:08 am)
It certainly involves the starter. You should check the battery cables for corrosion and makes sure they are tight at all connection points. The negative terminal mounts to a bracket, which in turn is held in place by the upper starter bolt - if something is loose, this is the most likely spot. If all looks tight, I think you should replace the starter solenoid and call it a day.
 
If you are driving the highway this time of year, definitely get it fixed unless you plan every stop in a populated area. It is not going to get better without intervention, but it could always get worse!

#25 of 169 Re: abs light, headlights [paisan] by sorlikowski

Sep 23, 2007 (8:10 am)

Replying to: paisan (Sep 17, 2007 7:39 pm)
turns out the alternator was overcharging and putting out 17 volts. As a result all headlight bulbs were blown and also caused the abs light to turn on. 40$ to find out and 70$ for an alternator that I will put in. Thanks for your help!

#26 of 169 Re: abs light, headlights [sorlikowski] by paisan

Sep 24, 2007 (5:57 pm)

Replying to: sorlikowski (Sep 23, 2007 8:10 am)
Nice, glad you solved the problem!
 
-mike

#28 of 169 2005 Outback Power Window Problems by seanu

Oct 13, 2007 (1:27 pm)

Hi everyone. I have a problem with both front power windows on my 2005 outback. The drivers side window always had a "sticky" switch, and now both front windows are completely dead. I checked the fuse, and it is ok (and the back windows are working). Any ideas on a do-it-yourself repair? I'm really disappointed that I'm having these problems with the car (my first Subbie) just about 10k miles out of warranty.

#29 of 169 Re: 2005 Outback Power Window Problems [seanu] by jfl

Oct 15, 2007 (10:43 pm)

Replying to: seanu (Oct 13, 2007 1:27 pm)
On my 2000 Legacy, all you could do was to replace switch cluster. There was no easy or simple way to take the cluster apart.
 
You might find the part at 1stsubaruparts.com. They are a dealer in Washington state. I call to confirm the online prices and send Subaru bucks to pay for the parts. Definitely less expensive than my local dealers.
 
Jim

#32 of 169 tailgate by crcyr

Dec 06, 2007 (7:51 am)

I have a 1998 Subaru legacy/outback limited. My problem is the tail gate is locked shut. The remote or key doesn't work. What a pain not have access. It stuck on me a few times before but would "fix" itself, now nothing. Besides a pry-bar any fuses, key tricks anything I need to know. Please send me any helpful information out there. Thanks

#33 of 169 WD40 by cptplt

Dec 07, 2007 (11:12 pm)

when you hit the remote can you hear the mechanism cycle but it won't open when you press on the latch?? had this on my 98, first thing to try is just spray some WD40 into the mechanism where the latch is on the outside, if thats not helping you may have to replace the latch.

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