GoSix Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 So this is a bit of an odd problem. When driving on the highway with cruise control engaged, it will disengage randomly and not let me re-engage it. The "Cruise" light stays on, but the "Set" light turns off. Then it is a coin toss on whether or not it will let me re-set the cruise. Has anyone seen this problem...before I take it in to have the service guys tell me I'm an idiot when they can't figure the problem out? Key points: Not that gear or MPH really matters, but I have seen this problem, for example, at ~70mph in 5th gear. I don't touch anything but the steering wheel, and my feet don't accidnetly hit the cluth or brake. It is totally random when it disengages, could be 1 minute, or it could be 10 minutes after cruise speed is set. :evil: Give a man a beer, and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew, and he'll waste a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Hmm strange but sometimes this happens as it can be really sensitive and automatically turns itself off but everything looks like its still on. Get yr dealer to check it out and post the results. Im sure that it can be resolved ASAP. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I've used the cruise a descent amount, haven't had any problems with it what so ever.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eamiller Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Perhaps it's a clutch switch/brake switch problem. Sounds like the ECU isn't detecting any problems, since the set light just goes away. There's not much to the Legacy's cruise control, since it's throttle-by-wire, so you figure the ECU would detect a software glitch. I guess it's time to get under the dash with an ohmmeter and test the switches.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSix Posted September 19, 2004 Author Share Posted September 19, 2004 Update... So, a little more background. 2 days after I bought the car (Sept. 13), the CEL lit up for no apparent reason while I was driving. The service guys said it just gave garbage for the trouble codes; so they just reset it and all was fine. It just happened again last night (Sept. 19). I'm trying that CEL code reader method in [url]http://www.legacygt.com/viewtopic.php?t=3022[/url] When I get that working, I'll let you know what I get for the code. I bet my cruise control not working and the CEL lighting up again are related. I must point out that the cruise control was not working BEFORE the CEL lit up. I know that the cruise control will never work when the CEL is on. Give a man a beer, and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew, and he'll waste a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSix Posted September 19, 2004 Author Share Posted September 19, 2004 Code: P0852, Neutral Switch Input Circuit High Hmm...I guess we'll see what the service center says. Give a man a beer, and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew, and he'll waste a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAP Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 I believe the cruse control will shut down if the transmission thinks it is in neutral. The problems are probably related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehousewvu Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I just took a 450 Mile Roadtrip to OBX and had the problem travelling through I 68 in MD. The cruise would randomly disengage repeatedly. When it first happened I thought that I had inadvertently done it myself but then I realized it was happening w/o iput from me. It should note the elevation was pretty high and changed often by several hundred feet, so perhaps that was part of it. Once I got into DC I was there was no more sense in using my cruise, alas the beltway was upon me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 It seems like your neutral lock out switch my be the contributing culprit. That was on my list of "check" things in addition to the clutch and brake switch adjustment (fore/aft sensitivity) above your individual pedals. It's possible that one or both of them are right at the disconnect point so all it takes is a minor vibration from either the brake or the clutch pedal and your get a disengage situation. Good luck and keep us posted. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowan1 Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 I've got the same problem. It disengages for no reason. Only started happenning after 6000 miles. I'm taking it in. Hopefully it's a quick fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehousewvu Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 OK, I have to admit I have never had this looked into yet. I've been really busy with school and work so getting over to the dealer can be a real hassle. However, after traveling extensively last week, this problem with the cruise is really starting to get to me. It keeps disengaging, I attempt to immediately rengage it and it immeditately disengages. I'm going in today for my 15K service guess I'll mention it to the dealer then. I really dont have time to sit at the dealer all day. I'll post if I find out anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinddog Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 This exact same thing happened to me once when I was test driving the car. Never has happened since I've owned, tho, 1000 miles later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 I have never experienced it with over 10k miles so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowan1 Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 [size=2][size=2]Apparently the brake switch adjustment was out. Hopefully that cures it. [/size][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 That's exactly what it sounded like, either that or the clutch pedal switch. Either one, if adjusted too far outward, can give you this symptom. As the pedal jiggles up and down, the switch cuts off the cruise. Seen it in many cars and trucks. Same symptom. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehousewvu Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 My car is at the dealer right now regarding this problem. They tell me they can find no problem, and that they can not get the cruise to disengage itself. They tell me that the switches are set to speficication. Any ideas? I mentioned to them how others have had problems and how they were solved. They tell me they are going to contact SOA regarding this problem to see if they know anyything about. This blows. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowan1 Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 The problem is still present. I'll have to take it again. SOC (Subaru of Canada) is looking into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 BTW - what are the build dates on the cars with the cruise control issues? SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehousewvu Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Build date here is June 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehousewvu Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Cowan1 or any body else Any more info on this one? Nothing yet from my dealer. Thinking about going to another dealer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowan1 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Build date is April 04. SOC thinks the brake switch or clutch switch (I'm not sure) needs to be replaced. I'm taking it in again next week to have it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 [url="http://subaruforester.com/viewtopic.php?t=4340&sid=0eb799eb183c0a8b1b60bc45ec29f4ed"]http://subaruforester.com/viewtopic.php?t=4340&sid=0eb799eb183c0a8b1b60bc45ec29f4ed[/url] many people have experienced the same symptoms (myself included) with forester xt. check out the link... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie_ed Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I have a Subaru Outback 2.5i, done about 10,000km (Canberra, Australia). My car is at the dealer right now being checked for the same cruise control problem. Whilst unhappy to have a problem with the car, it makes it slightly reassuring to read the comments on this forum. Since it the cruise control only seems to disengage intermittently, I am sure to hear from the mechanic that "there's nothing wrong"... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehousewvu Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Any body have any resolution with this problem yet? Its continuing to annoy the crap out of me. I get hopping mad every weekend when I go on long drives. Last night it started about 15 mins into my 1.5 hr drive and the cruise disengaged continuously the entire way home. I pulled off and killed the ignition for about 1 minute but that did nothing to stop it. I've been working really long hrs and it really hard for me to get my car to the dealer. I ve got nearly 20K miles already only 5 months in. I know that if I dont get this resolved soon its gonna fall back on me to pay for it. Any updates are appreciated. Cheers, Joe I really like this car except for a few small things. And the creaks and rattles I'm hoping those go away with warmer weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgeee Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Wow, same thing happened to me for the first time 6200 miles!, but it gave a cell, and the cruise light kept blinking, cod P0546, reset myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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