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See post #252. It seems that Rooster2 does the ATF drain refill + Trans-X on a yearly basis as the Trans-X loses its efficiency. Doesn't appear that he does a flush but that shouldn't really change the effectiveness of the Trans-X remedy. Welcome to the board and good luck.

Personally, not trying to be unfair. Came here looking for direction only. The referenced links do seem to indicate that some 05 owners were experiencing problems within the same time range Setright decries for Audi/VW products. Have an appointment for next week for an alignment and will ask that they evaluate suspension/bushings/blinker fluid. Just don't want that "heart in my throat" feeling next snowfall. Nipper, you've already upgraded/updated some suspension elements so you may have already addressed any cause or you might just be lucky with your 05. I don't remember if you posted anywhere but how many miles on your Sandymobile?

01/03/2013 05:13:14 AM PST DETROIT—Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and cause fires. The recall affects all Outback and Legacy cars from model years 2010 and 2011. Also included are Tribeca SUVs from 2006 through 2012 and Forester SUVs from 2009 through 2012. Subaru says the Tribecas and Foresters were sold before January of 2012. The company says moisture can get into puddle lights beneath the doors and cause a short circuit that can melt plastic and cause fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says on its website that Subaru will install an additional fuse at no cost to the owners. The recall is expected to begin in February. Moderator; please move to where appropriate.

Hey Nipper, Thanks for the research. Problems are reported starting from post #7 to 33. YIKES! This is not a one-off problem. I'm going for an alignment Thursday before any new snowfall. I'll report back with my numbers. The first time I became aware of this was just this year after snow began falling and then a few days later when there was a little slush left on the road. Only my wife and I were in the car at that time and the next time it was just me. I have been using the mighty Subaru to move a LOT of cut trees to a friend's after Sandy's storm. Wonder if that extra weight did any damage... If it is some other wonky tuning issue with the AWD, would it help to add (or is it remove?) the fuse to deactivate the AWD to help in the diagnosis?

Gloyale, How much weight are we talking about? Couple of 50 lb. bags of sand over the rear axle? Are you suggesting a rear alignment? My reading indicates that SOA may have changed the specs on these years. This was a pretty scary experience and I'm not letting my wife drive this car until I sort it out.

hmmm. What to do? Just went down and inspected the fluid. Looks pink and happy. 130,000 miles. Fluid was changed about 15K ago. Always did a drain and fill on regular basis. Never did a flush. I just took it out and ran tight circles at low speed and there didn't seem to be a struggle. No jumping, shuddering. Trying to figure out what else it might be: When it warms up, I guess I'll check the rear diff to ensure decent fluids and level? Must admit I haven't been back there lately! Power steering? Any ideas welcome. I did curb the right front in icy conditions last week hard enough to take some meat our of the rim. No shimmy, shake or vibration at any speed.

Well we just got our first taste of winter and I get an uneasy feeling from my 05 OB auto like I am being pushed from behind when driving on snow. Makes me feel like I am sliding into turns, like the rear wants to fish out behind me. I only have all seasons on it (still plenty of tread) but I don't remember this sensation last winter. I don't think I've experienced any TB issues and have faithfully changed fluids. The upside is that the uneasy feeling definitely keeps me at or under the speed limit for the roads.

You could take it to another Subaru dealer and ask them to test drive without disclosing the history then ask what it would cost to repair the problem... They might not think it's so "normal". If no other dealers are accessible, ask to have a meeting with a district manager and let them demonstrate the same sounds/conditions of another Subie on their lot. You know your car. Unfortunately, because of the history, you have become acutely aware of the car's behavior as you chronicled it being "repaired".

Boy, anyone else and I'd have asked if you were really looking at the O2 sensor or the bung being welded to the cat! Is this how you got the car? How many miles? Did someone simply over-wrench a rusted old O2 sensor out last time?

+1 My experience as well.

Search 0420 spark plug anti-fouler "cheater". Installed as an extender for the downstream O2 sensor it fools the computer into seeing that the cat is working properly. Buy at Autozone in Help section. Drill out and install. Clear code and you should be good.

nm.

Thanks for posting. I have the recurring P0420 on my 05 OB. Recently, after I erase the codes, I haven't been able to get to "Ready" before the CEL goes on again. I will retrain myself and try the recommended method and report back tomorrow.

Kewl... 360 metamorphosis.

Welcome to the board Kathy.

Warning about stuff that has been in the "water". I helped a friend empty his flooded house on Milford Beach in Ct. (5' of water) Took a wooden box that I thought I could use on my porch. Left said same box in my Outback overnight. Car stank for days. I wouldn't go dumpster diving for that flooring! PS Friend found a lobster in his closet. PPS FEMA has been very helpful.

Looks like Long Beach got hammered. Hope you and your house fared better than blu.

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/104-gen-4-2010-present/42945-headlight-bulb-replacement-2010-outback.html The above link has a pdf showing the removal of the fender liner to change the low beam bulb! Yikes! That's like your dentist working on your teeth through your ear! One very good suggestion is to have the dealer do it if it is still under 36k mile/3 year warranty.

On my 2005 Outback automatic I occasionally need to wiggle the gear shifter in the Park position to start the car. Is there an adjustment for this or a replacement item?

Have to apologize since when I looked closer at those two links, there is a bunch of junk as well. A member "Gloyale" offered in an earlier post that he had a pdf of the 1995 wiring he got from pdftown.com Suggest a friendly request via the board or email. or download the zip file here: https://rapidshare.com/#!download|934p11|368636446|pdftown.com_SubaruLegacy1995.zip|69347|0|0 Hope this helps.

Anything here? http://www.google.com/search?q=wiring+schematic+95+legacy&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=QjmlUOfpLrS30QHFzYGwDA&ved=0CDgQsAQ&biw=1152&bih=680#hl=en&tbo=d&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=transmission+wiring+schematic+95+legacy&oq=transmission+wiring+schematic+95+legacy&gs_l=img.3...85038.88852.0.90667.13.13.0.0.0.1.120.1287.8j5.13.0...0.0...1c.1.A_DaiGCiUT0&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=5a338a50b408abf7&bpcl=38625945&biw=1152&bih=680 or here? http://www.google.com/search?q=wiring+schematic+95+legacy&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=QjmlUOfpLrS30QHFzYGwDA&ved=0CDgQsAQ&biw=1152&bih=680

If you are referring to the bulb, check the owners manual that hopefully came with the car. My 05 and 08 OBs have such descriptions.

http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/overheating/index.html Above is a link of symptoms and likely causes.

Looks like Autozone carries these bolts. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Brake-Caliper-Bolt-Guide-Pin/_/N-8knjf Don't know where you are located but if you take off the other side, you should be able to match it up at parts supply stores.

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