Subaru Legacy

The CEL comes on because the on board diagnostics is sensing a problem. There are hundreds of causes for the CEL, some can be totally ignored (in that they won't cause a worse problem); others should be addressed or you could end up stranded roadside. Some, if not addressed will cause lower gas mileage, and soon you'll pay more in gas than the cost of the repair (and still have that annoying light on).

If you pay a mechanic to diagnose and fix the problem, he should reset the CEL.

You could stop by an auto parts store (AutoZone, Kragen) and have them scan the code and reset it. Ask if it's free before they do it.

If like many Subaru owners, you have something other to do on a daily basis than check and reset the CEL, you could buy an OBDII scanner ($50-$150) to (check the code) and reset the light manually. My Forester light comes on about 3 times per year, usually with a new problem that is never less than $250.

In my experience, ultimately, you want to sell the Subaru.

Sure would not idle smoothly with misfires on cylinders 1 and 3.

You likely have a high voltage ignition problem. I'd start with spark plugs and spark plug wires especially if you don't know when the wires and plugs were last replaced.

You may have a defective ignition coil but I'd go with the plugs and wires first. None of these is terribly expensive and you can buy everything after-market for just over $100. As car maintenance items go, these are relatively easy for the home mechanic to replace.

Short of a vague wiring problem there are two(2) high probability causes: 1) the obvious, appropriate fuse, and 2) a cigarette lighter socket fusible safety device. The latter is on the rear of the socket (or built into it), designed to fail and break the current flow (i.e. heating) if the socket gets too hot, as may occur when the plug is held in, or sticks. It also may fail from extensive use, over time. The appropriate fix for the socket failure is to replace the socket, utilizing standard electrical safety practices, and making sure the new socket and "plug" are compatible.

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I had this happen and it was because my gas cap wasn't on tight enough. Check that and see if that is/was the issue. Next time you fill up just twist the gas cap (until you hear it click) three or four times.

You might have a problem with the orientation but it will work.


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IF its doing this only when it warms up, it might be a bad coil - is it getting gas?

The 2012 Subaru Legacy has a 6-speed manual.

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This is going to depend on your mechanical ability as well as the car or truck in question. In short though, the transmission will have to be removed from the vehicle to install. If you are inclined enough to remove the transmission than the rear main seal isn't much harder at all.

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Service manuals for the Legacy Outback on CD are available on eBay for less than $10. I checked the one for my 2007 and it includes the diagram that you seek.

The fuel pump on a 2002 Subaru Legacy is located inside the gas tank.

thermostat should be located behind lower radiator hose, engine side. it is located low as most are located high. can you give me a picture

Read your owners manual -- It will give you clear instructions on how to do this.

It should be on the drivers side between the motor and the firewall. Check the differential oil on the passenger side in about the same place. Subaru transmissions use both transmission fluid and 90 weight gear lube.

My 2004 does it in 4.3 secs

If you are not experienced or very mechanically inclined this will be hard. Start out by getting a Haynes Or Chiltons, then follow the direction. You have to take the transmission out,then remove and replace the clutch. It is not as easy as it sounds, and the tranny is heavy.

The speedometer is fed by two wires (one black one white wire) from VSS 2. This pair works its way through multiple connectors to pins 2 and 3 on a 3-pin connector in the back of the combo meter (i11, all three pins next to each other). The wires maintain their color all the way to the instrument cluster according to the shop manual. The speedometer then feeds a green wire with black stripe that exits the combination meter. This wire finds its way to both the TCU and cruise control according to diagrams. This wire is on pin 10 of connector i10 (light gray, 16-pin, each pin next to the other) at the combination meter. There is a wire that leaves the speedometer circuit for ground, for four connections in total.

The short answer is likely not properly maintaining the transmission. The Subarus run hot and breakdown the transmission oil. If they're not properly maintained the transmission can start to have problems quickly. The car probably will tell you what the problem is if you run through the self diagnostic system. This will trigger the car to blink a code on the dashboard which will narrow down the problem. There may be a cylinoid in the transfer case that has gone bad that moves the car into and out of four wheel drive. If one of the cylinoids goes bad, it can cause the vehicle to stay in four wheel drive when you don't want it or not go in four wheel drive when you need it. Your best bet is to take it to a transmission specialist, as opposed to a typical auto mechanic.

Hi, I'm having the same problem. I lost the fuse cover which has the layout diagram. My cigret ligher and some dashboard console lights are not working. Help.

Your power mirrors(if equipped) would not be working either. On my 98 legacy GT, to the left and below your hood latch release, is the box. On mine, it is top row, the third one away from you. 20A. Hope this helps.

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The 2009 Subaru Legacy has a 2.5 L base engine size.

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You need a converter to combine the turn signals with the brake lights.

An intermittent connection would be a connection that is not constant. For example, if you have a light in your house that you have turned on and it flickers on and of, that would be intermittent, not constant light.