jcniest5

Thanks for the advice. Going to the junk yard right now. Hope that's the culprit. JC

By VSS, you mean "Vehicle Speed Sensor," correct? So, the Speedometer gauge failure initiated this sequence, correct? Okay, that is better news. Thanks...

Okay, things are getting worse (see my other thread). Tonight, I took out the speedometer cable on the tranny and it I pulled out the inner driver cable. It looks to be fine, no broken sign of any kind. I took out the instrument cluster assembly but I can't tell if it works or not. Should I drive the car with the speedometer cable unconnected and see (or feel) if the cable spins? If the cable doesn't spin, it's more like the gearbox inside the tranny is bad? If it spins, the speedometer itself is bad?

Hi guys. Lately after my Speedometer gauge went bad, my Check Engine light came on and when I start the car, the Power light flashes fifteen times and my MPG went down the hill, probably down to around 10-15 MPG (if not less), which is ridiculous crazy. I used to get 25-30 MPG so this is killing me. First, I want to know if the Speedometer gauge going bad causes all of these to behave the way they do or am I facing a bigger problem here? If it's a bigger problem, I might just trash it as I don't want to spend too much money to keep it up. Okay, this is on 91 Leggy 2.2 AWD Auto. Thanks for any advice...

I think I even used a screwdriver to punch it out, so the coil is the most likely suspect now...

Where's this harness? Is it under the dash or is it in the engine compartment?

Any idea on how to interpret the flashing sequence (if I go that route)?

I was replacing the bearing and I banged on the ABS Sensor trying to unplug it from the hole, and after I put everything back on, this ABS light came on, so I'm pretty sure I damaged it.

Sorry guys, it's a 91 Leggy, Auto, AWD.

Mine ('91 Leggy) was making the same noise and now it's completely dead. Gonna need to replace it, but I believe it's a pain to reach behind the dash. Any good recommendation?

Hi guys. Suddenly, my speedometer stopped working. I know it was having a somewhat hard time in super cold weather in the past, but now it's completely inoperatable. Is it hard to replace it? How much is a new one at the dealer? Thanks guys...

Tthanks for the quick replies, guys! Really appreciate that.

Hi guys. Long time no post. Everyone is doing great here. Anyway, I need help. I need to know of an internet site that I can order an ABS or Wheel sensor for my 91 Legggy. It's the right front one. Any recommendation which site? I called the local dealer there and it costs $150.00!!! Poor man can't afford that! Thanks for your help...

Sounds like it's an IAC problem. Search on this forum for IAC threads/posts and find out where it's located on your engine. Replace it will fix this problem.

Torn front axle boot or axle problem? Probably an ABS sensor loose and is brushing against the axle?

That's my question as well.

I have never had a Subie rep. told me that the diff. on the 91 is different from the 92. I know for a fact that the 90 and 91 trannies are interchangeable without doing anything special, but I think the 92 may be just a little different than the 90 and 91. Now, I could be wrong, so don't quote me on that. My experience is only as a result of my case and no other info to base. Awhile back, I bought a 92 AT Computer and the tranny I just put on back in 7/05 only works the 92 AT computer without having to rely completely on the fuse to go into FWD (or stay in AWD with the little pulling to one side). The 91 AT Computer would completely lock the rear diff. or wheels at that initial time. Haven't used it since then (7/05). So, 91 AT Computer + 92 Tranny = Rear diff. or wheels completely locked up in AWD mode, but works okay in FWD mode. 92 AT Computer + 92 Tranny = Works okay in AWD but with the little pulling to one side (only when accelerating from a stop or close to stop). Both of them works great in FWD mode. So, the question would be: Is it the glitch with the rear differential OR with the tranny?

Well, I've been doing it for almost a year now. I do it because my old tranny went bad back in July of last year and I bought a used one, but it was from a 92, not 91 like mine. Here was my story: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39312 The only possible way was to use a '92 AT Computer, but it seems to pull to the right or something when accelerating, so I put it in FWD and it works without pulling to one side and I've been driving it like that for close to a year now. Should I put it back to AWD and live with the pulling to one side glitch?

Oooh, not good. I should put it back in AWD. I've been doing it for close to a year now. Bad me?! And yes, it is an automatic tranny.

Hi guys. Haven't been here for awhile. Anyway, a question. Is it bad to set my car for long term FWD use (from an AWD mode)? I know I read awhile back something about it, but a quick search didn't find anything so here it is. Thanks!

Thanks for your advice. I will try that as soon as I get a chance and will see how it goes.

Oh, I already done wire brushing all the shims and the hardware pieces that the brake pads fit inside as well. They all look super smooth as far as I can tell. Still squeaking. It's very annoying having other drivers looking at me like I did something wrong.

I've been having this squeaking noise for awhile now. It seems like my caliper isn't smooth enough to let go of my brake after I let go off the brake pedal. I don't actually feel any drag. If driven for more than 10 minutes (whether it's stop and go or highway), upon coming/slowing to a stop, the rear brakes always make squeaking noise. And that happens even on new brakes and rotors. I thoroughly cleaned the rotor before installing. I already tried lubricating the guide pins with no good result either. Could it be that my caliper is going bad (from rusting)? Maybe time for new caliper? I couldn't think of anything right now but the caliper. Anybody has any advice? Thanks in advance...

Maybe a transmission fluid flush complete with new filters (one internally inside the fluid pan and one externally on the left side just under the coolant reservoir) might help. Also check tranny fluid level.

Any will work. If you want the best, though, try AMSOIL Full Synthetic Transmission Fluid. It gives your AT a suited up life for an extra MPG. Shifts smoother, too. May or may not be noticeable on some vehicles, so don't take my words too literal.