brus brother

I've taken my car back for just the same problem. Check it before you leave the dealership and make them drain and refill. After a couple of times doing this to them they'll probably catch on ie wasted oil, wasted time, zero profit... even a dumb dog catches on after you kick it a few times (I've never kicked a dog but I have thought of kicking a service manager or two).

Almost forgot, on my 2000 GT Legacy AT, SOA replaced the trany at about 31K for delayed engagement where it would hesitate going from R to D. There is a TSB about this known issue. They just gave me another reman tran at 66K (I have the 100K warranty due to initial customer satisfaction with issues the car evidenced, long story but they did the right thing). This time the trany was making a clicking sound in neutral. The dealerships don't do any trany repairs, just order up a remanufactured one from SOA and drop it in. I think you should be able to tweak them for a replacement since you have the service records and your dealer on your side as this is a "pre-existing" condition. Then you can make a nice contribution to the Board with all the money saved.

I would tell them that it started "months" ago and certainly under warranty but that the problem was intermiitent and barely noticeable and you never thought that a car as fine as a Subaru could have problems at such a young age. Not wanting to seem like a complainer, you waited until it got real bad to trouble your kindly service department. Immediately, go and rinse your mouth out for talking such s#@t but hopefully, they'll treat you right. Bottom line, this didn't develop overnight and a trained mechanic might have been able to pick it up 6003 miles ago. G'luck

Note to self: Never buy a car from a rental company!

Got the same damn problem on my 00 Legacy GT but just left of center. Of course I can't get my hands up high enough to reach where the sound seems to be coming from!

Yes, Yes, Yes! That's exactly what happened to me!

Credit where it is due... original link to a wealth of information from none other than Legacy777 aka Josh. Regards Brus

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/1992_FSM_(Engine_%26_Electrical)/ Check this out for wiring diagrams, courtesy Legacy777 moderator. It's too early in the morning for my eyes to work so I don't know if your solution is in this Factory Service Manual wiring for a 1992 Legacy. Have you checked all lighting including PB (Parking Brake)? I know, that would be too simple a solution but you never know. Good luck

Hooray for warranties. Apparently this is something new to your car, yes? In that case it is a matter of wear and the drive train is covered against these things at least until the day after the warranty expires. The dealer will probably check to make sure the tranny fluid has been changed at the proper interval (tell them you did it yourself if you haven't already, otherwise, they'll first bill you for a trany service as recommended in the manual $80?) and hope the symptoms and you go away. Then after a while, when you notice that it isn't 100% better and after some more wrangling you may need to meet with the regional rep and then they'll get you a reman transmission. Been there, done that... so much fun I even bought the t-shirt... twice on my 2000GT Legacy.

Any chance of asking your dad the secret of the ages??

Did you try disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery for 15 minutes? Worked on older models, haven't tried on my 2000 but the worst thing is you need to reset clock and radio presets.

Not sure why the misunderstanding. I was writing in defense of Chadwick who was first criticized for lack of punctuation. I see no need for what I've seen here and on other occasions where people are critiqued for the use of all capital letters, no punctuation etc.. and that was my point. I was being sarcastic in my use of capital letters... get it? Read it again gents. What I did say is that despite advanced degrees and the like, it doesn't matter on this site in particular and for those local members of the site that know me, it matters little in my own life. Stick to the business at hand... grease and cars! Leave the rest to the internet grammar police. Oh, by the way, Chadwick, check your Private Message that I sent hours ago, still confirmed as unread. This should clarify what were my intentions. Sorry it wasn't understood. No good deed goes unpunished.

ENOUGH ALREADY! While I don't expect that any of us on here have doctorate degrees (I do), this nonsense about criticizing punctuation or the ever popular, "Don't use all capital letters, it's yelling!" is absurd. As high as I turn up the volume on my speakers, I've never noticed any "loudness" from capital letters. I've received emails from Wall Street guys who type without any capital letters at all... guess they invest their "capital" in better places. I've seen contributions to this site from guys (and gals) for whom English is a second language, yet they give it their best shot. Bravo. I've gotten letters from others with professional degrees like mine who might seem dumb as dirt as evidenced in their writing, but SO WHAT???? DID YOU HEAR ME???? GET OVER IT HENRY HIGGINS!!!! This site is about sharing Subaru experiences and helping others who may not have the same education OR sensibilities as you. Let's get back to business.

Is it possible that the starter unit was installed incorrectly or is interfering with or damaged the alternator. It might be a coincidence but could you easily disconnect this remote unit, check all grounds to alternator, starter and battery cable connections and see if you still have the warning light problem before reconnecting the remote starter. The relation of your remote starter installation to the light problem may just be coincidence or it mat be the root cause. Sounds like you like to detective work. Can auto stores "check" alternators? G'luck

Any of you clutch meisters know if a 93 Legacy has one of these adjustable mechanical linkages? I drove one recently that was occasionally slipping in 5th gear. (BTW it also has the tweet from the throwout bearing). The car has about 180,000 miles and the owner doesn't have the $ for a clutch replacement and I'd like to deliver some hope.

Well, if you are going to trash it anyway, here is a site that will tell you how to adjust the laser reader. It's really simple once you're in there and who knows, you may find a nest of dead ants that are the culprit to begin with. I've learned a lot in life by disassembling things that were ready to be trashed and then solved the problem, saved a few bucks and kept the landfills from filling up on my account. Check this site out and let me know how you made out. If you're not interested, mail the sucker to me (2000 Legacy - no CD Player) and I'll play with it. I like challenges. http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2004/3/24/45212/6874

Discountparts.com (I think) 1-888-782-9493 and specify you want the "Discount Parts" pricing. It's the on-line discount version of Liberty Subaru in NJ. At least they're on the east coast. Prices comparable to the others mentioned above but a little shorter delivery time.

The simplest, cheapest, non streaking and most effective window cleaner I've ever used is white vinegar diluted 60/40 with water. Google it and you'll see all the testimonial the web has to offer.

Had the same problem after heavy snow. Apparently the nuts are torqued on with a mind to loosening instaed of burning out the motor if the wiper is held back by ice, snow or other obstruction. Stupid seats... smart wipers.

you're safe... 8 years... statute of limitations should protect you.

You were just testing us right? I think you should still put a claim in for mental anguish and pain and suffering! Take a deep breath...

Hey Mary, Glad to see you made it. In your own words, "There's a certain point in your life when..." .

I own the 05 OBiLtd. non turbo but no lag noticed. Back to the dealer and let them figure it out. It's too soon to be searching for answers on your own! Drive another one on the lot if they say it is normal.

Is it like the crackling sound of gravel hitting the windshield? Is it related to vibration and road surface conditions, bumps etc.? I am trying to pin down a similar noise in my 2000 that first arose after the trany was replaced. While test driving the car when the noise first appeared, the tech said it sounded like an electrical connector that was arcing. The condition currently seems more vibration related (that doesn't eliminate the possibility that the vibration is allowing the arcing to occur as the connection is altered). Any other symptoms?

I believe there may be a previous case that wound its way through the courts. Do a search on this site. Anyway the case was dismissed but I can't recall the whys or hows. Not merit, just procedural and how the suit was organized. I know of at least one who has been bit by the HG bug and I will put him in touch. I'm sure that you are going against some pretty big guns and the opposition will be formidable. I hope you have a good lawyer who won't waste your time and money. Unless he is doing this pro bono, you might do well to fix the car cheaper than the lawsuit. If it's a good fight you're after, then I say do the pit bull thing and bite and don't let go.