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This can cause whistling and other noises . I never heard a plugged convertor make noise like whistling. Also check air inlet boot for any damage .
If you check back in the Forester discussion, you can find some detail regarding the "fix" which essentially consisted of a micro-fan blowing air across the temp sensor of Hal, thereby increasing response time.
But, the next year Subaru came out with a new improved unit (was it a 7 speed fan?)IIRC.
John
Craig
02 outback 2.5l 4eat .
Mike
Aren't we already supposed to do that
I'd installed them recently.
Very clean and dry wipe on the first pass in light and heavy rain.
Handled sleet quite the same.
Haven't gotten to use them during snow.
-Dave
A lot people don't. I actually do.
-juice
My wife got two P0442 codes, aka "EVAP emission control system leak - small" - guess what? Loose gas cap. My wife had place the gas cap back on but not tightened it. Oops.
Tightened it, reset the code, test drove it and it was fine.
Forester got a P0302 code, "Cylinder 2 misfire". Still troubleshooting that one, I think it's the old spark plug wires (81k miles, original). The plugs were new at 60k, so I don't think that's it. The fuel filter was also swapped out at 60k.
So I have a scanner if anyone in the DC/MD area wants to borrow it. It's very easy to use, the plug is right under the dash on the driver's side.
It's very useful to know what the code is. As you can see my wife's was harmless. I paid $105 delivered, a dealer charges $84 just to scan one car. So mine already paid for itself.
-juice
Not sure what constitutes a genuine "mis-fire" condition. I have had the engine run very rough (no doubt with misfires) after hosing down the engine compartment. But no CELs resulted. I bet it depends on where the "mis-fire" originates--if it is at the spark plug or wire level, I doubt it would trigger. The sensor would need to be back at the distributor level, but may be triggered by a resistance range (indicating either a direct short, or an open circuit). Something in between that has a spark jump (eg a broken insulation on a wire that allows spark to jump) probably doesn't trigger a mis-fire.
John
I might change the wires anyway, see if it makes a difference. 81k miles is a lot, on my Miata I have to change them every 30k!
-juice
John
Follow-up question - do they take Subaru Bucks? I have $300 saved up.
-juice
-juice
Russ is the guy that usually quotes me.
For some reason, their e-mail quote has been considerably cheaper than the prices on their web page. About 20%, IIRC.
John
-juice
The oem filter is made by Purolator but believe it or not nobody up here sells them.
Cheers Pat.
After driving our commuter beater for a couple weeks I got into our WRX and noticed a distinct shudder during some relatively hard braking on an exit ramp that I don't think I had ever noticed. I gave it a couple more before I got home and didn't notice it as much but at 52,000 miles I'm thinking perhaps it needs some new pads/rotors. I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions...maybe I don't need them yet? I've changed pads/rotors on other cars before but I'm not sure how difficult it is on the WRX (ABS an issue?) And does anyone have any suggestions for a equal or better setup (within reason) that I might purchase than the stock OEM brakes? Thanks.
Craig
Jim
-juice
This is the only one I have, it only shows new and old next to each other.
-juice
I think you have to turn it 1/4 turn before you pull it out. That's an H4 bulb, by the way, I think yours is the same.
-juice
Mike K
Craig
Cheers Pat.
I wasn't aware that the size had changed. It's also possible that they gave you the wrong filter. That happened to me recently.
I have an 00 outback 2.5 and for some reason, the guy thought I had a wrx which would explain why they were so small~about half the size as you described. After I called him back and explained the situation, he apologized and sent me the correct filters--same size as old ones.
You might want to check into that to be sure they're not impreza filters.
Eric
-Brian
I just bought my '06 WRX over the weekend. The car was fine for about a 100 miles but then the car started to make a light rattling noise when the RPMs are at 2000-3500. I am sure that the noise wasn't there when I got the car. I took it in to the dealer and the mechanic verified that the noise is there but could not figure out what it was. He advised me to let the car 'break in'. Any ideas?
It seems that the noise happens when in gears 2-5. Sounds like a little rattle. RPMS 2000 to 3500. Only when accelerating. Was not there for the first 100 miles. HELP.
-newSubaruOwner
Steve
Mike K in cold but no snow South Jersey
I took my Outback in late last week for some routine work. Stuff I should be doing myself, but as I am stuck at work (like tonight....), sometimes you just have to pay someone else. While there, I asked them to look at my front brakes. Getting a very uneven wear pattern (inside pad on both sides). Original pads, and there is a TSB on this. Problem is not mileage, but months, so I expected to get turned down for replacements, but figured that I would try. No problem with that...
Next day I am swapping regular and winter tires. Left disk looks normal. Right disk - the twin piston imprint is visible on the outside of the caliper. Looks like they swapped inside and outside pad.
Have to drive by them while on an errand, so stop in. "Oh, it is OK to swap them" they respond.
But what about the wear pattern? If the pad is wearing unevenly, so might the rotor? If you switch them, they will no longer fit flush. Even worn, they match up better if replaced in their original position. That is why you turn rotors when you replace pads!
So what, they reply... Eventually you will have to get brake service, and you can true everything up then....
Red faced, I left....
Steve
Advanced Thanks.
Not maintenance but REPAIRS!
Jim
I have a '98 Outback Ltd. Wagon (approx. 100K miles). The car seems to idle/shake very loudly when the car is in Drive and I have my foot on the brake at a complete stop (like at a red light). Occasionally the car will even behave like it is going to stall out but never does, just jumps a little like it is about to. I also noticed that when I apply the brake the interior and headlights dim a little like it cannot supply enough power to all lights at the same brightness.
I am thinking it is some type of electrical problem. I had the alternator replaced last spring.
Any ideas/recommendations?
Best Regards,
TonyP
We used $100 for supplies/accessories, then $200 in the body shop (and got cash from insurance, ka-ching!).
We have another $300 saved up, just in case.
-juice
-juice
Things to look at include cylinder compression, condition of plugs and wires, integrity of the air box & intake (vacuum leaks) & airflow meter, possibly even the cam or crank sensors. You will probably need professional help to sort out the latter items.
Steve
I think dealer inventories should be cleared of the bad batch of filters now, but it wouldn't hurt to ask and double check.
Ken