I have a 1997 Subaru Legacy L wagon automatic, and the starter will not crank once in a while. Symptoms vary between the ignition simply not cranking to cranking only after the ignition is held open for a while. I have electricity into the car as evidenced by headlights, dash lights, and radio/CD. Any help anyone can offer? I was told by a friend that maybe I could install a starter relay. Thanks. -Mike
I had the same problem on my sube, i removed the starter and took it apart and cleaned and lubed it and it works fine now.
SOURCE: Dashboard lights have gone out
Check the fuse for it.
Under the dash.
Look in your owners manual
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find the dipstick ,its their somewhere lurking and yes the transmission fluid goes down the same hole ,,,chock drive wheels handbrake on warm engine(running) with reverse selected to check trans oil level
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Look for the option code sticker in the glove box and look up the codes on the net or call the subaru dealer and ask them what the opton codes are on your lagacy. Good luck.
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Try this online PDF download for the 96 legacy:
http://www.onlinefreeebooks.net/automotive-machinery-power-equipment-ebooks/subaru/1996-subaru-legacy-service-manual-owners-manual-service-supplement-tsb-pdf.html
SOURCE: how to change thermostat on 1999 Subaru Legacy
Thermostat is located on the drivers side front of the engine, underneath. You will need to drain your antifreeze first of course. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing, then remove the housing and thermostat. Take note of the direction the thermostat is oriented so you can put the new one in the same way. Install new thermostat, reinstall housing & lower rad hose. Check your owners manual or repair book for quantity of antifreeze to refill! It doesn't always want to take all of it at first. If you fall into the trap of not putting all of it in, you WILL overheat your engine & most likely blow a head gasket. Best procedure I've found is to elevate the front of the car & remove the bleed screw from the passengers side top of the radiator, then fill. That will help the air escape from the system. Air pockets in the system = hot spots and you dont want those.
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i have a 98 outback.same problem.i pulled the starter apart and found the problem.i had that same problem about 30 years ago.the bush (bearing) in the end had worn away.tomorrow i will try and buy the part.in the meantime i put lots of grease around it and it is going ok
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