I've not done that specific upgrade but in the past when I've done Cruise control on my 97' OBS all the wiring was in place. All that was required were the...
Hi, I'm haveing trouble with my 97 obs. when the car is off it jumps out of park but when the car is on it stays in park. Can sumone PLEASE HELP ME ??????? ...
"Jumps out of park"? Does it do it when the car is on a hill, or even on flat ground? Sounds possessed! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
I don't know if this applies to '97s or if it's even applicable, but my 2002 was recalled for having a 'parking pawl' that was too short in its automatic...
So I'm under the 500 mile barrier. That is, less than 500 miles 'til I hit 300K on my 97 OBS! I'm keeping a camera to recordt he moment. I was recently...
Personally I wouldn't replace the strut if it's just leaking, but once it gets where you can notice it misbehaving you should replace both fronts.... It should...
-I called the dealer and asked if there was a recall but he said there wasn't. I even asked him what he thought it was but the dude had no clue.It doesn't...
... You wouldn't replace the strut if it was "just leaking"??? newsflash - if it's leaking, it's not working. Period. It needs to be replaced. It has FAILED....
I had the same recall work done last month. A/T parking rod recall #WWK941 Even if the 97 isn't included in the recall it could possibly be the same problem....
2cm longer? WOAH! That's not a minor mess up on Subie's part. How do they accidentally manufacture a part to be 2cm shorter than it really should have been?...
Thanks James, you've got it exactly. I have yet to see a strut spontaneously blow up and cause your car to suddenly veer off when a strut started leaking. ...
Well, as usual, the US got the name wrong. A "shock absorber" isn't and doesn't absorb shock. The springs absorb shock. The "shock absorber", or strut slows...
I'm with Levi on this one, too. This is a car you're going to run into the ground. The driver has compensated for the gradual decline in handling, so it...
I've yet to see a Subaru (and I think this is true with most imports cause my Impulse's were the same way) where worn out struts could be noticed by a "bouncy"...
That's exactly what I was thinking!! <<2cm longer? WOAH! That's not a minor mess up on Subie's part. How do they accidentally manufacture a part to be 2cm...
Boss-lady says that the left hand driving light is out, wonder if it's easy to replace and what I should look for. Its on her '00 outback limited. wombat...
No guarantees, but I would guess that it's just an H3 bulb that would be replaced from behind... Levi ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
It's been awhile, but I replaced one of mine. I don't really remember the details, or the bulb type - I just brought the old one with me to the auto parts...
Tangentially-related story about Subaru quality: A local manufacturer, NSK, makes steering columns for Subaru NA. They also do Mercedes and a few others....
Uh oh. The first really cold day of the year, and I had the '97 OBS sitting...cold soaking...all day at work. Started up (with traditional starter noise),...
Is there any adjustment to it? If it was cable operated I'd think there'd be a nut, but I'm thinking the Sube's are hydraulic... Either way, it certainly...
Oh yeah, in my mechanic days, my boss had an old Datsun pickup truck with a clutch so bad (unfortunately, from towing my stalled Capri) that it would just...
Clutch was my first thought too. Only, the only clutch issue I ever had was on an old Triumph - with a clutch so bad it was cutting into the flywheel. No...
Sounds like clutch to me as well. I'm having mine done next week on my '99 OBS. I've never had a screech though. It's just slipping like mad. I bought it...
The screeching sound is a mystery to me. Btw, to all, how long did your clutches last? Curious what the typical longevity is, given that its replacement is...
If you're matching revs and shifting correctly, then there shouldn't be any more wear with AWD... If you're not, then you might get more clutch life, but less...
Hi Melinda, If you happen to come back to the site regarding your fog lights, here is my take. First, did you buy a set of OEM fog lights or aftermarket ones?...
Found a shot of my car showing the fogs - http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/subaruimprezaoutbacksport/phot os/view/5a8d?b=2&o=2 If that link does not...
