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Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 05-17-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 33,352
Posted By RustyShackleford
I've said this before, so forgive me if it's...

I've said this before, so forgive me if it's getting old, but why don't you guys just remove the chime thingy itself (from the BIU under the steering column) ? That way, you're NEVER bothered again...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 05-12-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 44,835
Posted By RustyShackleford
Hard to see how it could be, when you can buy the...

Hard to see how it could be, when you can buy the OEM hub assembly online for about $130 - and know it's assembled properly.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Performance Modifications 04-29-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 50,718
Posted By RustyShackleford
Yeah, the "lights came on faintly" thing would...

Yeah, the "lights came on faintly" thing would rule out reversed LEDs I think.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Performance Modifications 04-28-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 50,718
Posted By RustyShackleford
I think when you reattached the LEDs to the new...

I think when you reattached the LEDs to the new map light assembly, they must be reverse-biased now. And/or you are now trying to get the BIU to pull down on the 12v side of the map lights; if...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-21-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
Let's hope the replacement harness wasn't made...

Let's hope the replacement harness wasn't made from the same faulty kind of wire.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-08-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
Sure seems like it - every wagon 2005 or 2006 at...

Sure seems like it - every wagon 2005 or 2006 at least. But, my old '97 OB Wagon, which died near 200K miles and 15 years of age, never had the slightest problem with the electricals in the...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-08-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
Folks, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make a complaint to...

Folks, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make a complaint to the NHTSA:

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

It will take you 15min, tops, I PROMISE.

If we all make enough noise about this, we'll get our...
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Powertrains (2.5i, 3.0R) 04-06-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By RustyShackleford
Took it for a test drive - not a sound. Must...

Took it for a test drive - not a sound. Must have been a rock stuck somewhere. I live down a 1/2 mile gravel road. Maybe between the brake rotor and the backing plate ?
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Powertrains (2.5i, 3.0R) 04-06-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By RustyShackleford
It just went away while I had it jacked up and...

It just went away while I had it jacked up and was rotating the wheels to try to isolate the sound. Sure seems like a rock was stuck somewhere, I can't figure out where. The way the sound was...
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Powertrains (2.5i, 3.0R) 04-05-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By RustyShackleford
HELP, awful noise from tranny/clutch area

Started to drive into town, dreadful noise. Not related to engine speed, clutch position, transmission setting. With engine off and tranny in neutral, pushing the car back and forth just a couple...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 04-05-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 766
Views: 104,128
Posted By RustyShackleford
I be really surprised if the '05 was at all...

I be really surprised if the '05 was at all different. I can't remember what extensions exactly, but nothing crazy. I came from above, removing the battery and air handler box. Took me 42 min...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 04-04-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 766
Views: 104,128
Posted By RustyShackleford
I hate to be discouraging, but my previous Subaru...

I hate to be discouraging, but my previous Subaru was a 97 (an Outback wagon, but I imagine the engine config is the same), and changing the plugs on it was absolutely horrific. Every single...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 03-13-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 766
Views: 104,128
Posted By RustyShackleford
It actually says "the torque should be reduced by...

It actually says "the torque should be reduced by approx 1/3 of the specified torque". WTF does that mean ? It could be interpreted as using 2/3 of the specified torque, right ?

I've always...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-20-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
Ok, so here's my list - of the wires that pass...

Ok, so here's my list - of the wires that pass through the rubber accordion boot near the righthand tailgate hinge on a 4th generation Outback wagon. I made it from the vacation pix, so not sure if...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-20-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
I'm a little confused about why there are two...

I'm a little confused about why there are two (2-pin) connectors that seem to go to the tailgate latching/locking mechanism, connectors D46 and D47, called "rear gate latch switch" and "rear gate...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-18-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
One of my non-cyberspace Subaru buddies asked me...

One of my non-cyberspace Subaru buddies asked me if I attempted to contact SOA about fixing the wiring harness before I ratted them out to NHTSA. Which I didn't. But I'm wondering if anyone else...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-18-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 941
Posted By RustyShackleford
Anyone else who has this problem, PLEASE go to...

Anyone else who has this problem, PLEASE go to the NTHSA wesbite and file a complaint so we can get a recall - could save other owners the headache, and could get OUR wiring harnesses replaced so we...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-18-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 941
Posted By RustyShackleford
Yep. It was the wire. Thanks for pushing me...

Yep. It was the wire. Thanks for pushing me to look at that, folks (esp. xt2005bonbon). Wish I'd done it before I pulled the PITA lower reargate trim. (Only need to pull the upper, and peel...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-18-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
Yep, it was a broken wire (keeping my rear wiper...

Yep, it was a broken wire (keeping my rear wiper from working). I just pushed some 3-conductor stranded stuff (I had lying around) through the boot. Two to spare. If more than two more break...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-04-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
Well, to be fair, it was pushing 200K miles and...

Well, to be fair, it was pushing 200K miles and was very close to (but not AT) the timing belt change interval.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-04-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
I think the attached picture starts to make this...

I think the attached picture starts to make this make sense. It looks like the main harness to the rear of the car does not come through the roof (as I somehow was assuming) but to the taillite(s)...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-04-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,288
Posted By RustyShackleford
Frank, if you have a few minutes, could you...

Frank, if you have a few minutes, could you explain in a little greater detail the entire procedure for fixing these wires ? It looks like you're talking about completely disconnecting one end of...
Forum: Exterior/Aesthetic 01-09-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,393
Posted By RustyShackleford
Oh, I thought those were lights people added that...

Oh, I thought those were lights people added that were actually underneath the car near the door opening.
Forum: Exterior/Aesthetic 01-06-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,393
Posted By RustyShackleford
I just installed these: 2pcs 31mm 12-SMD...

I just installed these:

2pcs 31mm 12-SMD 1.25" 12V Festoon Dome Light LED Bulbs DE3175 DE3022 DE3021 3175 - White : Amazon.com : Automotive


... for the curb lights (whatever you call the ones...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Performance Modifications 01-06-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 50,718
Posted By RustyShackleford
If you wire it wrong, it'll still fry the BIU...

If you wire it wrong, it'll still fry the BIU when you reconnect the battery cable.
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