brus brother

get alternator checked by reputable auto store if going bad they can put on a light show

ordered it through Amazon $5.49 delivered Home Depot has same price but Amazon will deliver it... yesterday ;-)

so do you run the reg or XP version?

Looked in the stickies but can I have a show of hands for best oil filter for my 08 OB? Subaru vs Wix or other suggestions? Seems like there should be a Best Of section in the stickies that can be updated by members. Filters, TB kits etc.

TSB 07-179-20 This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module. This change is in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the vehicle’s battery becoming discharged after the rear gate is left open for an extended period of time. The discharge occurs because current PRG control module logic keeps CAN communication active. Logic changes have been incorporated into the new module to allow the CAN system to “go to sleep” after a period of time to prevent current draw and optimize operation of the PRG system.

didn't have a new one on hand had lithium spray grease on hand took the easy way out

Yes and No? Probably due for yet another Free Lifetime Warranty replacement after a few days. If not today then surely down the road.

Saw a few posts on the Foz site about similar issue but not here. My 08 Outback started suffering the wonky rear handle at the hatch where it wouldn't spring back once opened. Started squirting lithium grease at the side pivot points but then looked a little closer and noted the spring mechanism above the handle. Spraying the grease up there did the trick. I have attached a pic of mine all gooped up but another pic of someone not as lazy as myself who decided to disassemble the rear gate showing the spring mechanism.

I would point you back in the direction of the store that sold you the alternator... Who tested the alternator?

try swapping 1 and 3 wires to see if the fouling travels with the wire.

slacker

I'm impressed if you had one of those 2005 POS combo radio/hvac units lying around. Don't forget the poor ground connection in the area behind the face plate at #3 button that causes the entire unit to go blank (no radio/no hvac). Just tap on the area or open and resolder.

Not yet. I'm working on the engineering drawings to input into SOLIDWORKS to recreate the anti-splash oil drain pan. Imma gonna be rich!

Yup long press on speech BUT once phones are USB connected, even that Help menu/choice is gone as Google Assistant/Android Auto takes over and doesn't give a rat's rear about Subaru. As other posters/sites have suggested, register your complaint with SOA. Incredibly, the rep I spoke to said that mine was the first such complaint he had heard of the issue. OK, sure. You are still under 3/36 warranty so make them work to explain how they "engineered" this option. Start with your dealer and then progress to SOA in NJ.

Dealer confirms same on android or Apple on MY18-19

Yeah, I know I could open the window and use hand signals but the car did come with that stick on the steering column with the auto blinky things. My latest was an 05 with nothing on the steering wheel but dust and food crumbs. Reaching down isn't so much an issue as looking down. I have to say I have gotten used to radio and phone volume controls etc. on the wheel without looking down. I was actually partial to the few remaining dial controls pre MY20s when they then introduced full touch controls like an iPad. Dealer checked other MY 19s on the lot and confirms. From other subie sites, it seems to work on 17s and 20-21s. Apparently 18-19 was Harmon Kardon head unit. I guess they consider it a feature to reduce functionality? BTW, any more wise cracks and I'm gonna bring yas up on charges of elder abuse OR start posting my own tips for extra long funnels or spill proof oil drain pans. Now... get off my lawn!

When I press the speech icon on the steering wheel it allows me to command phone, media, fan speed and temp control. When my android phone is USB connected, I lose the fan and temp function as the Google assistant comes up instead of the on board voice recognition program. I have tried the "long press" on the speech button as there is some mention in Starlink/iphone/Siri but with my Android phone, it still opens the Google assistant. Any tips or tricks.

But wouldn't cutting the bottoms off allow the oil to leak out all over the place? Wouldn't it be better to cut the tops off?

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at last a professional recommendation... I will only shop "black, round tires!"

I can't believe that this tire isn't listed for my 08 outback due to speed rating. Everything else specs out except the above tire is only rated for V (130mph) and SOA specifies oem at H (149mph) Um, I think I'd have other problems at 130 mph other than worrying whether the tires will stay on the rims! WOOOOOOOSH

OK, the Medium Wizard of Volt then Appreciate your input. You would think SOA could at least warn about the gotcha.

All "switches" are gone. Don't worry though, the rear gate has now become the battery killer switch. Posted HERE Campers and tailgaters have discovered that system readiness of the hatch motor quickly drains the battery, especially troublesome if you are camping in remote areas. https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/tailgate-open-battery-drain.517663/ There are various solutions using a caribiner to trick the lock mechanism. Seems like there should be a software upgrade but according to the Grand Wizard of Volt (member Rampage) the circuitry is fairly complicated.

is that for Limited? I have a Premium. I'll have to try the "handshake" and report back.