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clean throttle body??

The lit displays on the HVAC and Radio/cd aren't working. The surrounding dials etc are lit but the screens that normally show the status of the HVAC or the radio station/cd are blank. The HVAC and radio work otherwise. Still under warranty so it's takin' a ride but thought I'd ask the intelligencia. Separate fuse?

Oil and vinegar??

under the hood? replace plugs, wires, pcv valve, fuel & air filters, clean throttle body and maybe Seafoam upper engine treatment, new air freshener for rear mirror. Buy parts online save $.

Where did you read or hear about this particular TSB? I just checked NHTSA.dot.gov and they list recalls but ALSO service bulletins but I didn't find reference to this issue. I haven't experienced the noise on my 05 OB and am feeling cheated.:-\

Been thinkin' (always a bad omen) about cleaning MAF sensor on my 2000 GT Legacy in hopes of solving the occasional ping under certain temp/humidity conditions. I read that a dirty MAF sensor can cause everything from stuttering and hesitation (but not Tourette's Syndrome) to male pattern baldness. Could it help the pinging? Where is the sensor?

Check out NHTSA.gov for recalls and tech service bulletins. Tshe realls would be covered but if you use inverse reasoning, you can sometimes figure out what might be or about to become defective with your model year. I have a 2000 GT. AT developed delayed engagement as indicated in one of the TSBs. There is another recently asking questions about his OIB and some things apply across the 2000 year and not just model. Has the car received the coolant additive that extends HG warranty to 8 years, 100K miles? It's a recall item and any dealer will be able to tell yopu if there are any recalls open on your vehivle using the VIN. Welcome aboard and good luck.

Is that the lost winning $4 Billion Lottery ticket tucked into the console... imagine a chauffeur driven Subaru!

Once you have the door panel off to repair the window, there is actually a TSB (tech service bulletin) for repairing the sagging weatherstripping. I think they have a set of clips. Do a search on here for leaking sunroof and leaking lights. These issues have been covered a few times. The SEARCH function is your friend. All in all, the issues presented seem to be minor issues that should be worthwhile fixing and 200K+ seems plausible. Go to NHTSA.gov and check out the service bulletins (about15) and recalls( about 4).

Sorry Nipper but this was and still is the problem that we were whining about. This was the downside to the up-models. D-rats!

http://www.cars101.com/subaru_legacy_archive98_99.html#1999%20%20L,%20brighton%20specs Looks like Phase II 2.2

It would seem that the 2.2 was preferable over the 2.5 self-destruct headgasketed engine???

Or perhaps you could drive to the Budweiser plant.

Jeesh, can't even push a car by herself;)

If you look at the first page of the New Gen site there are a few sticky posts. The first is FAQ. This contains information, such as the very thorough write up in this post, that has been addressed with such eloquence that by posting it in the FAQs prevents such stalkers as Nipper, Cougar, OB97 and many more from developing tunnel carpal syndrome from retyping the same information over and over and over... did I say over and over and over...

This should be a sticky.... Moderator??

Will Autozone free code readers work on a 96? Is this an OBDI or OBDII or an Obi-Wan Kenobi? The owner claims his light is "always" on, that he goes into the shop, they reset it and it comes back on after a while... go figure.

It's happened to a friend's car a few times now... going uphill in a 96 Legacy (150,000 miles) the car stalls out. Pull to side of road. Turn car off few minutes start and all is well. Any suggestions? Car has had fairly routine maintenance. Where to start?? There is a post about failing ignition relays but didn't seem isolated to uphill conditions.

Phew... wer're rooting for you... not driving behind you yet but rooting for you. PS CRC has a new MAF sensor cleaner free after rebate until 12-31-06. Coupon was in Popular Mechanics. Blurb said it's specifically designed to clean MAF without damage... so they sez!

It is a common issue with the 2000 AT. Apparently the delay shifting is a result of an internal seal not functioning properly and preventing rapid buildup of pressure. My AT was replaced while under warranty. I don't know if a shop would repair as compared to SOA replacement policy instead of their techs fumphering around all day seeing IF they can figure the problem. Go to the NHTSA.gov site and check under MY 2000 for a TSB on delayed engagement.

It is a common issue with the 2000 AT. Apparently the delay shifting is a result of an internal seal not functioning properly and preventing rapid buildup of pressure. My AT was replaced while under warranty. I don't know if a shop would repair as compared to SOA replacement policy instead of their techs fumphering around all day seeing IF they can figure the problem. Go to the NHTSA.gov site and check under MY 2000 for a TSB on delayed engagement.

I had a similar problem with my 2000 Legacy. My fix was fairly simple (but I am pretty tall). Open the car door and stand on the door sill. With the glass open on the sunroof, you should be able to visualize the sunshade and how it sits in the track. Some gentle wiggling and persuasion and ...tada. I have since been more cautious about pushing the shade forward and back without pushing up.

Had a similar problem on a 91. Filler tube has a "protective" shroud at a J-bend down low and just next to the tire. This shroud traps dirt and moisture and eventually causes pin holes as the metal thins out. Pull the shroud back, clear away the caked dirt and you may see gas seeping through tiny holes.

Go steal it back.;)JK. Someone stooped real low to get that part.

Just yesterday I got 4 Kumho Solus tires from Tirerack.com after two sets of Dunlop A2 tires that were noisy and never came close to 60,000 mile rating (replace at 25K). Kumhos are noticeably quieter and handle nicely. Will have to wait a few months to speak about ice and snow performance but a few board members spoke highly of them and they were rated pretty well so for $65 each compared to $110 for the highly acclaimed BFG triple track, I thought I'd give them a try. If you see me in a ditch this winter then go for the BFGs.