murdoc158

I've been chasing a similar problem for over a year now. I've got misfires on 1,2,3, but they move around from time to time. I've replaced the plugs, wires, coil pack, upstream O2 sensor, fuel filter, and air filter. I've cleaned the MAF sensor as well. Let me know what you find.

Thanks! I ordered the VSS (part # 85082AC012) today. Should be in by Monday. I will post back with results.

Just an update: I pulled two more codes today: P0500 and P1540. Any ideas? If it is one of the speed sensors (VSS correct?) which one is it? Edit: The cruise control is also inop.

5-speed manual. CEL has been on since I bought the car. Codes pulled for misfires across the board (P0301, P0302, P0303). I've replaced too many parts that I gave up chasing the cause of the misfire. Car runs fine otherwise.

I have a 1997 Legacy GT AWD 2.5L 5-speed manual (wagon). My speedo and odometer (analog) stopped working. It happened this morning as I was shifting from 1st to 2nd. There was no grinding, but the engagement of 2nd gear seemed a bit firmer than usual. The speedo dropped to 0, then bounced around for a while. It then came to rest at 0 and once in a while will move maybe 5-10MPH. Also in 4th or 5th gear at 4500RPM, it seems like I am hitting a rev-limiter. This is not present in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gears. I crawled under the car todto take a look at things. The car does not have a speedo cable so that is out. Is it one of the speed sensors maybe? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Well I've done the same as you (minus the engine temp sensor), plus I have changed the fuel filter, and still no luck. I don't think I even realize the CEL is on any more. This sucks!

The US Silverstars are a waste of money. There have been many tests done, and short of a full HID conversion the Orsam Silverstars (not available in the USA) are the next brightest bulb. There is a lenghty BMW related article if you want to read it here. These bulbs are available on eBay from a seller named "pdburg" and are CHEAPER ($32.00 pair shipped) than US Silverstars. One of his listings is here. I've wet sanded my headlamps, installed the Silverstars (US) and saw a huge improvement. Always looking for better though, I tried the Orsam Silverstars and I was blown away. These headlights are very close to my BMW's lights. The beam pattern is horrid, but there is a lot more light on the road. Now if someone would come out with a "projector" style headlamp for the Legacy, things would be wonderful. Hope this helps!

Well the plugs, wires, coil, and O2 sensors have been replaced and the CEL is still on. Replacements were all OEM, no cheapo autozone stuff. The coil I pulled off looked fine, but went with a hunch. Hentai, keep us updated on the CEL status. If it gets cleared and stays out I will look into replacing the temp sensor. How much did this sensor run and do you still have the part number for it?

Most mini spares that I am aware of say no more than 50 miles at no more than 50mph.

I thought the turbo hit the steering rod. Either way the turbo relocating doesn't sound too bad. If I did it, I would end up with custom intercooler piping and a custom exhaust anyway as part of the swap. You could move the turbo just about anywhere. You could swap a 2.5T from a new Forester of Legacy in there too. It would be pricier, but lower milage and parts would easily be available. I know the new turbo Legacy puts out 250hp so thats a good start. Havn't heard if this is a straight swap or not though.

I did that as well to my headlights. I wet-sanded with 600, 1200, then 2000 grit sandpaper. Then polished with Meguires PlastiX. 200% improvement. I need to find some new foglights, as mine were broken in about 4 pieces.

I personally would recommend the EJ20TT motor. 2.0 liter twin turbo 250+hp. You can get them from sellers on ebay, or any auto importer should be able to hook you up. Make sure you get the motor, wiring harness, and ECU. If you currently have a manual transmission, any JDM engine will work as long as you have the JDM ECU from a manual donor. If you currently have an automatic, I would suggest getting a JDM auto trans as well, so the ECU doesn't freak out. Here's a link to the motor. Lot's cheaper than a turbo kit, and easier to SAFELY install. There are too many things to change out/replace when adding a turbo to a n/a motor.

Thanks, I will check both out. Here's my car, though the quality isn't great with this cell phone camera.

Would you mind sharing this link? I'm sorry, but a Haynes repair manual just doesn't have enough information in it when you are used to FSMs. Thanks!

I think it's just the cold here in WI. I had my temp gauge go all the way to cold on the way home Monday driving 80-85 on the expressway. The heat also went away, and started blowing cold air. I figured the electric fans were stuck on or something, so I cut up a piece of cardboard and slid it in between the radiator and AC condensor. I covered up about 1/3 of the radiator and haven't had the issue since then. It is possible to freeze the radiatior solid, so I guess I will have to check and replace the coolant mixture. I just picked up the car a few weeks ago, so I guess the mixture is off.