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Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 01-01-2013, 03:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Hi, yes remove the screws. The connector will...

Hi, yes remove the screws. The connector will 'pop' out from memory or require slight manipulation.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 10-10-2012, 02:15 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
That is great to hear of your success Jay,...

That is great to hear of your success Jay, original parts here in NZ are crazy prices :spin:
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-12-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Great to hear Tighttrash, looks like your...

Great to hear Tighttrash, looks like your actuator unit has allowed moisture in, unfortunately this also happened to one of my repaired ones, as Amirz said make sure they are well sealed when closing...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 10-03-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Good tip PPSGT, yes I missed to say to undo the...

Good tip PPSGT, yes I missed to say to undo the window runner. That is an awesome idea to screw it back together, I still have two to do and will certainly try that next time.

Cheers
Chris
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 07-15-2011, 03:21 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Great to hear that you got it done successfully,...

Great to hear that you got it done successfully, just sad that this is just a low quality component that Subaru has used.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-25-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Short answer is no, as yet I have not heard of,...

Short answer is no, as yet I have not heard of, or come across the long shafted motor which is used in this actuator.

What is the problem you are having it opening the motor? If you have got the...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-18-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Oh wow, you don't happen to have a boat do...

Oh wow, you don't happen to have a boat do you...?
However yes you should be able to repair the motor, lightly sand off the corrosion from the armature, and then clean it up as I did, with the new...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-14-2011, 01:13 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
I'm not sure what Island you are on? But would...

I'm not sure what Island you are on? But would say that any automobile association (or crim) should have the tools and knowhow to unlock, your locked doors. I seriously doubt you would be able to get...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-26-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Amirz, feel free to use the photos I posted. I...

Amirz, feel free to use the photos I posted.
I too used the new motor housings.

All the best

Chris
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-17-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Back on track

OK, I had a bit of time so decided it was time to re-repair my original problem lock, as well as one that has been intermittently being an problem.
I bought some new motors on ebay, however as...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 11-16-2010, 03:04 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Smile This Ebay seller does...

This Ebay seller does http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MABUCHI-DOOR-LOCK-MOTORS-DIY-REPAIR_W0QQitemZ150460356405QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33696QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Chris
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 11-15-2010, 02:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Having a look around on ebay, there is a load of...

Having a look around on ebay, there is a load of these little DC motors for sale. Subbies aren't the only ones with actuator problems. I have already ordered a few for when I get time to crack open...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 11-10-2010, 02:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Hi Tek, When I initially did it I wasn't as...

Hi Tek,
When I initially did it I wasn't as aware of the problem that grease on the graphite brushes has, as I do now, and probably didn't clean that area as well as I should have. I used a solder...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 11-07-2010, 01:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Thats a very good write up, good on you for...

Thats a very good write up, good on you for giving it a go. I do need to have another go at my one and do it properly this time.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 08-26-2010, 03:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Hi I hope that you get it sorted, however I...

Hi I hope that you get it sorted, however I didn't see an actuator on that site for a BP/Bl model???
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-05-2010, 04:31 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
I doubt they would do a recall, it is just...

I doubt they would do a recall, it is just disappointing that these units are failing after just a few years. I had, had a 89 camry up until two years ago, and everything still worked on that.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-05-2010, 04:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Yeah I cracked it open, it's the only way to get...

Yeah I cracked it open, it's the only way to get to the motor bush contacts. There needs to be grease pretty much on all moving parts just not on or close to the graphite bushes.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-03-2010, 05:08 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
No fix as yet

HI I had been told to check the cables too. There was nothing wrong with the cables at all. The problem (in my case) lays with the small electric motor in the actuator. I took one apart (remember...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-21-2010, 03:33 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,888
Posted By chrisay
Door Lock Actuator Problems

Hi All, I am wondering if I am the only Legacy owner to have issued with door lock actuators. Problems started with the Front Passenger lock not opening or closing at times, then stopped altogether,...
Forum: Interior/Audio 02-28-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,072
Posted By chrisay
Unfortunately I couldn't/haven't found anything...

Unfortunately I couldn't/haven't found anything in NZ, or will be shipped to NZ. The price we pay for living at the bottom of the world ;)
Forum: Interior/Audio 02-15-2009, 02:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,072
Posted By chrisay
Hi, thought I would add some pics of my install,...

Hi, thought I would add some pics of my install, not too hard to do just takes a bit of time.This is how it started out


Using a saw and dremmel I cut out the double din, then "wielded" in some...
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