brus brother

Hadn't even considered that aspect. As soon as I placed the clip on the spoiler, it popped the retaining grommet out of the body of the door. it is possible that the direction of the force exerted as I was installing the clip led to the dislodging of the spoiler but I still lack confidence in the arrangement. I would hate for the rig to let go as I motor on down the road, dragging the bikes and spoiler behind me... Confidence lacking competence can be disappointing. "Hold my beer. Watch this..."

Need to transport 2 bikes about 60 miles. Could break them down and throw them in the back but need room for other moving boxes etc. I have an old Cycle Shuttle that worked on my 84 GL hatchback but it appears that on the 05 Outback, the spoiler trim piece that overrides the actual metal trunk door could be dislodged if I placed the clips on it. Is trunk mounted viable for these cars or is hitch or roof rack the only solution?

my 2005 ob auto is drive by wire

oem wires? ngk plugs? The engine needs air to blend with gasoline so that it burns properly in the engine's cylinders. If the intake is blocked in some way, you might find the vehicle stalls at random as you drive. This issue can be caused by a bad mass airflow sensor, a leaking intake hose, bad O2 sensors, even a clogged engine air filter.

You can always take it back to where they balanced the wheels and ask them to check the balance again. Other than that, the easiest and cheapest first step in "differential" diagnosis is to swap tires front to back. BTW that "differential" has nothing to do with the car's differential. ;-) See if that changes anything.

Not in my case. I had installed a resistor on the front O2 sensor trying to trick the ecu into ignoring the pesky P0420 code. Removed the resistor and the P2098 went away... Back to the P0420 which I know how to deal with to pass emissions. Good luck.

Hey I went to grad school in Bal'more, Good place to rest your worried bones.

sounds about right

ok no better than car jack but can rustle one up about 20 minutes north of here. I'll keep an ear out.

Friendly face here in CT if you get stuck. Near exit 44 Merritt Pkway. Not far from Exit 19 Rte 95. I'll PM telephone.

What is the issue with Subaru CVTs? is it brand specific? Subie tech told me they are beginning to age out and showing their weaknesses. Is it something to still be wary of and if not, after what year did they improve?

200K miles andin addition to leaking VC gasket, a variety of issues from shock top mounts, cv joints, P0420, leaking HGs (radio works fine) are pushing me towards retiring the car. It is our second car but whenever I drive it I leave a puddle of oil. Subie tech suggested a complete HG and reseal but that starts to outspend the value of the car. Severe leaking from drivers VC gasket. Some HG leak on top of passenger side puddling in recesses (not from the PS pump). Just replacing the driver VC gasket might slow the leak (quoted $60 one side or $100 labor both sides) but question is would it be reasonable while in there to retorque or even overtighten the head bolts or am I just looking for trouble?

So the fuel pump continues to operate even if the sending unit variable resistor "faults"? Looks like the sending unit can be purchased separately LINK ??

So it appears on the 08 OB the fuel pump is integrated with the sending unit?? If that is the case, under the circumstances, is the pump is still operative(?) just a failing sensor? Dads hate to be responsible for daughter being stranded waiting for Darrell Darrell and Darrell Brothers Towing to rescue her.

12 year old vehicle.

2008 Outback 115K miles. Daughter was driving car and noticed that the gauge read 7/8 then next noticed it had dropped to 1/2 then after restarting the car it was back to 7/8. Thoughts?

Love these first time posters who appear with their hair on fire asking for help and disappear just as quickly as they appeared without even a "so long fellas". Hope he isn't stuck on the side of the road waiting for a flatbed tow. ;-)

Like GD said. I will add that after you reconnect the battery, turn the key to the on position and wait for all the gauges to run and then start the car without stepping on the gas and let it idle. The computer will need to "relearn" your car and it may take a few minutes at idle for things to smooth out. GD's suggestion to buy an inexpensive scan tool is a good idea going forward. Not only can you use it to clear codes but even the most basic scan tool will allow you to "read" codes when the check engine light comes on. If you want peace of mind without following any of the above suggestions, take you car to Advance Auto or Autozone. Here on the east coast they will scan and read your codes free of charge. If it comes back as a "loose gas cap" code (P0457), then just keep driving and the light show will go away by itself.

is the system run by vacuum? once on my old 91 Loyale a hose had come undone rendering selector inoperable. simple fix for me. YMMV

spoke too soon. misfire and code returned. pulled plug and sure enough, 'twas oil on the tube and not condensation. will need to change VC gaskets and grommets?

thanks for the tip GD. I assume you apply it to the outer lip of the plug wire as shown below at the widest point of contour? Or do you slather it over everything from the front bumper back to the A pillar;-)?

ok got 1 and 3 off. 3 had moisture down around the wire tube. Dried it off and put back together. Is there anything I can spray/lather on the boots to prevent the moisture from seeping down along the tube?

08 OB with 105K. I get P0303 when car has been sitting in garage and humidity is off the charts. Runs like crap then after sitting out in the sun (drying out) engine smooths out and code disappears after drive cycles. Wires or coil?

any chance you have a split cv boot leaking grease? when that splatters around, it smells pretty bad.