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-juice
T.I.A.
Tom
Thought I once saw a note on an air whistle, which seems to be coming from the driver side mirror area.
However my sound seems to disappear when I slightly move the window down and then back up. Is this a seal problem or is there something I can add to either the seal or driver side mirror area.
Thanks.
Cheers!
Paul
Mike: the window angle can be adjusted slightly. That might help. Have your dealer take a peek.
Need more data, Paul. You mean seat heaters? If so, the center console isn't hard to take apart. Or do you mean the HVAC buttons?
-juice
All other dash lights still work, and I'm contemplating an eventual stereo swap... I may just wait & do 'em both at the same time, but inquiring minds stillw ant to know. Thanks!
Cheers!
Paul
-mike
In Round 1 she had the following replaced:
Glove box light, Shifter lights and one other one.
In my OBS I had the HVAC lights replaced. Cost was ~$60 at my dealer.
Now my wife's HVAC lights as well as a seat heater light are out.
Does Subaru use cheap bulbs or is this 3 years considered standard for interior light life?
Dennis
-mike
Dennis
Part $ 25
Labor $105
Vince
I would expect bulbs to last longer than that. My Escort lasted 7 years and lost only both headlights and the radio backlight.
Yeah, access is a real pain, but if you want to get to the stereo too, here's the chance.
-juice
Jim
I read about some person who did a fix by putting some heavy gauge wire inside the window seal (inside the fold) so that it snugs up tighter when it makes contact with the glass.
Now where did I find that...
Ken
Greg
The problem I need help with, however, is that, on a couple of occasions, the car refuses to start. Turning the key produces a clicking sound. After letting it click for a long time I thought I smelled a hot wire smell. The car is a manual, so I've been able to get going by popping the clutch, but the problem goes away before I can get to a mechanic!
I'm starting to suspect that this car was wrecked or something. That or I just got a lemon.
Thanks
Jim
-juice
Greg
I'd suggest going with the Subaru one. You never know if a smaller company will even be in business 5-10 years from now to honor your warranty claim.
-juice
-mike
personally, I'd never accept an aftermarket warranty as they often have crippling exclusions. manufacturer extended warranties can be better (depends on the brand) but largely they aren't 'worth it' unless you get them at a substantial discount.
-Colin
Instead of paying up front for an extended warranty, I'd take that cash and invest it in something that's relatively liquid and not touch it until you get rid of the vehicle. That way, you minimize opportunity costs and best of all, the money is all yours until necessary.
Ken
HTH, Theo in Colorado
$4500 transmission job feels a lot better when someone else is paying for it.
$500 A/C compressor and re-fill is much better when someone else is paying for it.
$600 rack and pinion steering ...
etc. etc.
Although if I lived in a rural area I might not opt for an extended warranty. I'm convinved that NYC streets/NYC metro area takes a harsh toll on a vehicles systems.
-mike
Though I paid $700 to fix the A/C on my Escort. Ouch. Still, after 7 years my repairs totalled only about $1 grand, about the same as the warranty cost.
-juice
I have a 98 Legacy Outback Ltd. with the front seat heaters. The passenger side heater works fine on the "low" setting but blows the 20 amp fuse IMMEDIATELY when I switch to the "high" setting. Anyone else have this problem or know a good strategy for tracking down the problem?
Thanks!
Kevin
-juice
-mike
Just curious what brand to stick with until
I want to change to Mobil 1.
Thanks in advance.
It's only a product number though.
-Dave
An extended warranty would make sense in that case. However, are NYC dealers more critical as to what's a "warranty" repair vs. normal wear and tear due to the road conditions and driving styles?
Ken
-mike
-Frank P.
-mike
The reason it is illegal to remove is because of the smog emissions. It would never pass an emissions inspection, and when the inspector sees no converter, it's a real problem.
-mike
Greg
-Frank P.
not once have I *ever* seen "$4500 transmission job". then again I've owned no porsches or similar exotics. normal cars that you and I drive do not cost nearly that much to repair unless you are getting seriously overcharged for both parts and labor.
and AC brings to light a particular point about extended warranty exclusions. re-charging the AC is often not covered, and there's many more exclusions.
-Colin
Removing the cat will increase emissions and most likely prevent the car from passing whatever safety or emissions tests your state may have. MD has a mandatory emissions test every two years, not sure about where you live.
Though I've seen turbos with straight pipes, no cat at all. People do it.
-juice
-mike
-juice
-mike
-mike
I will however take issue with your statement that "taking out your cat is no more or less illegal than a normal person's speeding" Removing the cat is a federal crime and I suspect it carries a higher penalty than the fifty dollar fine typical with a simple speeding ticket.
-Frank P.
-juice