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Search the marketplace for your trans, several 98-99 Forsters have been parted.

I have a complete dash you can have for $50. Its from a 96 Legacy. I do believe they are the same. Larry

CCRinc.com Colorado Component Rebuilders, Denver Colorado Rick does a great Job!

I just picked up a 96 Legacy Wagon. I went to swap out the Cats as I had a CEL light. When I started to drop the y=pipe I saw it was a single port exhaust. From what I can tell, the engine is original to this car, but I thought the single exhaust went to the dual in the early 90's. I have another 96 2.2 and it has the dual port exhaust. Any thoughts?

I don't know what car you have, but there may be a sending unit on both sides of the drive shaft. You can pull them with ease. I don't know that cleaning will do much as it is in fuel all the time. Pull them and check them for resistance as you move the float. You may be able to find the bad contact section.

Any have a good source for the Legacy 96-99 AC/Heater control back lights. My local Subaru dealer's price was way high the last time I replaced these 8 light bulbs. Thanks

Regular mx is the key to long life IMHO. As far as the HG issue, look at the coolant overflow tank for any signs of oil. Make sure the coolant is being sucked back into the radiator when the engine cools. Many of the 2.5 engine go for 150-200K without a problem. Others have seen the HG go early. I like the manual trans over the auto, but that's me. Again regular maintenance clean fluid and you should be good to go. For the price you are paying, it should be in GREAT shape! Later,

If you end up needing parts, I just parted a 96 Legacy and all of the parts should swap over. Much less than the Dealer. I'd make them fix it for Free, if they caused the problem. Larry Lmdew@hotmail.com

Best thing to do is have the codes read. It could be many things. Here in the US, Autozone will read them out for Free. Check around, you might find a similiar deal near you. Let us know what you find. The spouse filled up the 98 Outback Legacy the other day and later the CEL came on as the gas cap was not tight.

I've updated my post on Parting a 96 Legacy in the Marketplace. Let me know what you need. Larry - Lmdew@hotmail.com

I have everything you may need from a 96 Legacy. I believe they are the same. Let me know what you need. Lmdew@hotmail.com

4s3bk4353t7930598 Would some one check the Carfax and let me know if its clean. Thanks Larry. Lmdew@hotmail.com

I have a good 96 2.2 and can pick up a 300K mile 94 Legacy. I know it will be going from OBD II to OBD I, but I think an engine harness swap should take care of that! Any other issues, anyone knows of? Thanks

I have a good trany from a 96 124K on it. It work fine. Lmdew@hotmail.com

The gas tank is pressurized slightly and the cap should be on. On my 98 it will bring on the CEL, the spouse proved it this last week :>)

Its a bit of a pain. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Center counsel has two screws at the rear. Pull the cup holder, a screw on each side Pull the AC controls Pull the ash tray, two screws on top, one at the rear The cover can now be removed 4 or six screws hold the unit in. stuff some rags or something along the sides otherwise the screws will drop into the carpet. Remove the radio and pull the connectors and antena. You should be able to find a used unit for $25 or so. I have one, I can send up from Colorado for $45 shipped. Its from a 96 I'm parting next week. Larry.

If you need parts, a fellow in Colorado Springs, just parted a 99 Forster. Its posted on the board, just do the search. I know he has the manual trans, driveshafts, ... Later, Larry

The reset is in the owners manual. A series of power on off and bob pushes. Call a local Subaru Dealer if you don't have the book. I'd look it up for you but the car is gone today. I also remember a small reset button on the unit. Good Luck

I put a 2.2 in my 98 Outback and I'm happy with it. I have another 2.2 with 124K that runs great. If you are looking to do the swap, let me know.

I'm looking at an Auterra A-300, but the almost $300 dollar price is a bit stiff. Anyone used one of these before? Anyone have a good but less costly alternative for OBD II and CAN? Here's the link for the Auterra: http://www.auterraweb.com/dyforpacan.html Thanks for the info, Larry

Make sure the battery cables are clean and tight. The wife called one day, said the car would not start. I had a new battery in it. Anyway to make a long story short, the positive cable was a little loose and that was an easy fix.

I have parts from a 99 Forster or 96 Legacy wagon. I think they are the same. Complete front knuckel form either. Give me a call 719-268-9750. I'm in the Springs and heading for Denver on Monday.

I had a shorted wire in the door switch wire. You have to remove the door panel, look at the bottom aft end.

ERG control valve or Purge Canster control valve. Follow the hose in both directions and it will go to one or the other and the other end will be the vacuum source (manifold). Easy to find at the yards, just take your meter along and check the coil.

I'll have a 96 2.2 with 121K on it, runs good $400+shipping. Lmdew@hotmail.com