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Searched both sides on my Legacy00. I don't even know if there is supposed to be one there BUT can someone spare a Band-Aid?:popcorn:I'm a spectator from this point on.

http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/sufoandleou1.html I'm not sure that there is a connector ready to go but the above link seems to indicate that you use their interface instead of cutting into your wires. Hope this helps. http://www.hitchestogo.com/Instructions/N118370.pdf This shows location of connector where you will install Tee. PS Second company is about $10 cheaper!

I just looked at my 2000 Legacy and if I rmember correctly, there may be another screw behind the curb light at the corner of the door.

I think there is also an electrical connection to a light in the lower corner of the door, so go easy in removing the door panel. As others have said, the switch is pretty easy to clean and reassemble. WARNING: DO ALL REPAIR WORK IN A SAFE AREA. There are some really tiny pieces to these switches once you open them up. I did my repair over a gravel driveway and spent the greatrest part of the repair time using a magnet finding lost parts!

Happened where my wife left the remote at home and somehow triggered the alarm. I called the local dealer and it was either the door lock or ignition swithct that you had to operate three times to disarm the alarm.

Make sure you are happy with the HOT level to begin with. I always save the empty Dextron gallon jug from my last refill and drain the fluid into a pan, funnel it into the old jug for disposal and check the level on the jug before adding the same amount of new fluid from the new jug. Repeat as necessary.

Is it your wife that gets erratic in the cold as well as the car?? and does she come out of it after a week?

I get some of the same noise in my 2000 Legacy but it stops if I open a window. Try and see if that helps.

We still love ya Bucky;) even without the rust.

I'm going with wheels are out of balance since something doesn't really kick in until you're going much faster.Try swapping tires front to rear? Exactly the symptoms on my car, turned out to be out of balance tire. Check wear, tire pressure and then wheel balance.

how about black spray paint:rolleyes: Didn't this post start in regards to " The main reason I ask is due to the transmission I'll be pulling this weekend". The digression of the discussion may relate to the nature of a subie driver to go "off road."

Not bad in the pics. I always thought the Forrester was too boxy and big in the butt. This new design seems to be more of a front proud car.

Nice tophat.

Jeepers, I just caught up with this post. You used everything but a Tomahawk missile!

Also known as the "battery kill switch". Not sure on the 08 but there was a parking light ON/OFF on the top of the steering column switch that if inadvertently activated would kill batteries. You didn't seem to have a dead battery though so no virgin for you. PS Outrage is a reasonable response with perhaps some perks begged even if they figure it out. "My confidence in the car is shaken" etc...

hmmm... washing a car shouldn't have this effect. If they have another one on the lot, I'd ask for that one PERMANENTLY and not for the kitty litter loaner. Nuf said.

It's not a 360 but SCORE!

or braking it yourself...

...ah FleaBay:banana:

Could be something as simple as the rocker switch on top of the steering column.

My 2000 remotes are still going strong but I too would try a new battery before I convicted the remote. Did the car come with 2 remotes? Is the other one still working or is there the possibility that the receiver unit is not functioning.

You're in love! If we try to talk you out of it (her/him), we won't be invited to the wedding! My wife drives an 05. Are the door handles color match painted to the car. It wouldn't matter in youir case since they are a standard black in the lower trim model (my car is tan (titanium pearl)... doesn't show dirt like those darker colors). The lower trim model also didn't have side airbags. The ride is softer than my 2000 Legacy GT and it seems to roll more in the corners. Transmission died at 15K?? but was replaced under warranty and fine now at 40K. It's a more lux ride to be sure. Good luck with the in-laws.

Probably not the safest suggestion to ride in the trunk... but how to resolve?? I can't recall all of the details from your prior post. If you haven't already done so, remove EvERYTHING from the trunk compartment including spare tire, jack, removable liner... EVERYTHING! Now if you remove the rear seat back, can you access the trunk/lid area? This might make diagnosis easier AND safer. Perhaps there is something (wire harness etc.) that was moved in the lid/spoiler placement/replacement/replacement that created and then momentarily "solved" your problem (in any event likely related to some harmonic resonance)... If all else fails, temporarily REMOVE the spoler and seal the mounting holes to see if it eliminates the problem. If that is the solution, then your choice is to have a spiffy spoiler that will keep you "grounded" or a quiet car that will keep you sane.

OK, I've been lurking in the shadows and watching this thread's goings ons. Sir from Oklahoma, your final bow contained some startling information. That many defective reman axles seems problematic to this casual observer. Having to sort through 4 defective axles to find one that you found acceptable is a very failing grade of 20/100. The less obvious defects (maybe even the one you finally installed) will take time to evidence themselves and hopefully the naive customer will have forgotten who did the last work. When my inner boot tore, I started shopping various suppliers and learned that some rebuilders use new parts and others just regrind. The price was reflective of the caliber of the rebuild. Having been forewarned of the vagueries of the aftermarket axles, for this very reason and with the help of this board, I opened, cleaned and rebooted my Subie original axle shortly after I became aware that it was torn. Thanks again to the board for sharing observations and hopefully Sir Okie will continue to drop in and lend some wisdom.

Try a search with "seatbelt chime" and it works like a "charm".