msmithmmx Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Hello I have a 98 OBW AT 235K miles. I have searched high and low before posting. For the past 2 years my AT Oil Temp light has been blinking. I have tried to pull the codes by grounding the pin on the black plug yet this has never worked for me. I can get the ABS light to blink so I know I am doing it right. I replaced the TCU, no change. I flushed the ATF fluid 2X, no change. With no code is it worth throwing additional parts at this. I have driven the car 100+ miles and it shifts and runs fine. Any idea's? Maybe I should just leave it alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Does the 98 use the magic sequence to pull trans codes? Drive, stop in 1, engine off, key on, 1-2-1-2-3-d or something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 it is both the connector and the hand shake, or at least a version of it. the link below worked for me. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/128901-96-legacy-wagon-wautomatic-awd-shudders/?do=findComment&comment=1094797 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Never seen the handshake work in a 98. Are you having any driveability issues. Any CEL on? How does the car do in tight circles? How is the mpg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thank you so much. I finally have a code. I am getting 24 duty-c solenoid. Can I fix this is the garage? Is it a big deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Never seen the handshake work in a 98. it is a modified handshake. yes, you can do it in the drive way. drain the trans, remove the heat shield & drive shaft, lower the rear of the trans? and remove the rear extension housing. the part is about $100 from an online dealer, depending on the year. how does the car do in tight slow circles? Edited March 10, 2013 by johnceggleston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Slow turns are ok. From time to time i do feel some torque bind on real sharp turns. Anything else in there i should replace when i am in there. Nipper. Lately my mpg is bad lost 50 to 75 miles on tank Edited March 10, 2013 by msmithmmx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Well you came up with a code so we don't have to back door guess it. Duty C will resolve it and should help with the MPG. You will want to replace the PCV valve as it has never been done, and think about a tune up if it is overdue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 When it gets warmer I will go for it along with a list of other items that need to get done on a car with 235K miles on it. I am guessing $125 in parts and 8 hours. Any merit in replacing the clutch pack while I am in there? Can I even do it with the jack stand method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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