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Well, I found out why the Subaru had a salvage title already, it was hit in the front passenger side at some point, years ago from what I can see, and the sheet metal above the frame was replaced. A nice job, as I did not notice it at first. The SRS Sensor was on by only one nut, I bet the added shock from it not being properly attached set off the airbags this time.
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So, I pulled the system out of the 96 today, the only thing in there is the computer, driver and passenger air bags and the wiring. So, if this system goes off, I guess the computer needs to be replaced. The 98 has sensors front and back and all the associated wiring. I guess it would be better to stay with the 98 and get a new sensor and the air bags. Thoughts? Thanks, Larry
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brake pedal drop
lmdew replied to PAJ's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
Most likely not related to the engine swap. Check that you have the brake booster vacumm hose installed correctly, there is a check valve in the hose. Then I'd move to a good inspection of the brake calipers and wheel hubs. Strange that the rest of the time braking is good with a good pedal. The fact that the brakes come back after 1 pump indicates the brake master is good. Under normal braking is it pulling one way or the other? -
I might be getting a 98 Outback, the PO ran it into a barrier which tore the lower A-arm right off the engine cross frame. I've never seen that. So cross frame, A-Arm, Steering Rack and Strut if needed. The Air Bags were also set off, which is not a big deal as I have everything from a 96 Legacy. My Questions are: Other then replacing the air bags what else needs to be done to get the SRS working again? The Passenger side Front Sensor got taken out by the bumper support arm. It still looks good, do the sensors need to be replace once they are tripped? Does the ECU need to be changed? Thanks
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Your miltimeter will lie to you unless you are checking the circuit under load. I bet if you put your meter back on the starter positive terminal and then have someone try to start it the voltage will drop like a rock. If there is no drop at all, the contact is not closing in the starter. Check out some of the training at www.brighterideas.com
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Search seating the torque converter. When I pull and engine with an auto trans, I always push the TC back from the flex plate. I've found an easy way to see if it's seated all the way is if you push back and rotate it by hand it will just rub the starter teeth. When you install the engine the TC will pull forward about an 1/8". PS it's easier to start the TC Bolts with the engine still raised from the bottom and then do the fine torque with the engine installed from the top access hole.