ratterrierdog

Update on the TPMS. As Sooberoo suggested, I placed the spare 10A fuse into the PDI (pre-delivery inspection) slot and turned on the power only for maybe 10 - 15 seconds. I did hear the fans cycling at least twice. The TPMS fault light continued to blink during the power up. I wasn't sure if it was supposed to vanish wile I was doing this, but since I heard the fans a couple times I ended my test and removed the fuse. I took the car out for a short ride, but had the same result. Light blinked for a bit, then stayed on solid. If I did this properly, then I guess I'm going to get that diagnostic from the dealer. Thanks again.

Thanks for the reply Sooberoo. Maybe my description wasn't clear enough. The light only blinks for about a minute, and then stays on. The manual says this indicates that the TPMS system itself is faulty, rather than a tire having low pressure. I'm reading into your message that maybe that is what you understand also...the system itself. So I will give the fuse idea a try...seems harmless enough. Also, thanks for the info about the spare.

Hi Folks, My 2012 Legacy is showing the fault light for the Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor. The light blinks for about a minute, and then stays constant. The owners manual says that this indicates the TMPS itself has a fault, and likely needs a reset. No tires have been change, the pressures in the road tires are fine. I have not checked the spare yet. Can someone please tell me if the spare is also hooked up to the TMPS, or only the road wheels? I have no idea what caused this alert to go off or if would happen again after a reset. Also, if this just needs a reset, what is a fair price for that? Thanks in advance, Ratterrier

Hi Folks, New member...first post. Hopefully I'm doing this properly. I have a 2012 Legacy that has reached 30,000 miles. My dealer wants quite a bit of money for the services performed, and there are certainly items I can do myself (like air filter, probably PCV). On their maintenance checklist the services listed that will definitely be done are: oil and filter rotate and balance tires replace brake fluid throttle service (not sure what they do for this) replace air filter replace differential fluid The remaining items are all inspect / check. I have looked at the owners manual to try and see what is definitely needed at this interval, and these look to be oil and filter, air filter and brake fluid. The differential fluid is inspect and "replace as necessary" with a note that mentions to do this at 15,000 if under heavy conditions. So does this mean under normal conditions it should always be replaced at 30,000? Any other information from you folks about the 30,000 mile service would be welcome and appreciated. Also, I have had the rear brakes done not too long ago, and was surprised that the rears wore down before the fronts, as front brakes do most of the work. Maybe because the front pads are more substantial? Cars I've owned prior to Subarus always had the fronts wear out first, since the front wheels do most of the braking. Is my guess about the front pads being more substantial correct? Thanks much, ratterrierdog