Cars & Trucks Logo

Related Topics:

John Simmons Posted on Oct 05, 2012
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

1999 Subaru Legacy GT 30th anniv speedo inoperative @ times

My 1999 Subaru Legacy Speedometer is inoperative at times (50%). Anyone have similiar problem?

1 Answer

ernesto cuadra

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

  • Cars & Trucks Master 12,223 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 05, 2012
ernesto cuadra
Cars & Trucks Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

Joined: Sep 03, 2011
Answers
12223
Questions
0
Helped
4081336
Points
34431

1) most of the problem with speedometer is a) noises b) inacurrate reading c) not operating at all.
Most of the time you can fix it by lubricating the cable with approved lubricant. In another cases can be replaced. Some time is the bushing .
Is possible to short out wire while reaching behind the instrument panel. Disconnect the battery negative cables before removing the speedometer cable assembly. Of course you must test the SENSOR. see the diagram
God bless you
1999 Subaru Legacy GT 30th anniv speedo inoperativ - 10_5_2012_11_25_03_am.jpg10_5_2012_11_25_25_am.jpg

4 Related Answers

protonspring

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Feb 11, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 Subaru Legacy Sedan.. speedometer works

I finally fixed mine, on my 1999 Subaru legacy 30th anniv edition. . .

I removed the speedometer head, and resoldered the green connector on the board. Then I also ran a wire to duplicate the trace wire from the middle pin to the first connect (about 4mm). Problem gone.

email for more details if interested: mike(at)whiteley.org

Ad

Anonymous

  • 8 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 14, 2009

SOURCE: a/t light is flashing 16 times n 1995 subaru legacy

if by a/t you mean automatic transmission try a power purge transmission service it may have a filter sensor that is telling you to service soon

Bill Hackett

  • 383 Answers
  • Posted on May 02, 2009

SOURCE: where are the spark plugs in subaru legacy gt

Subaru's are horizontally opposed engines. This means that the cylinder heads are actually pointed out toward the wheels.
If you look out close to where the engine and the inner fender meet, just a little in going back to the center, you will find two on each side on the 2.5 non-turbo. These have plug wires going to them.
On a turbo, the plugs are actually right in the side of the engine, going into the tops of the cylinder heads below the ignition coils which you remove first, to get to them. The same is true with the 3.0 engine.

Anonymous

  • 2 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 29, 2009

SOURCE: My 1999 subaru parking lights will not turn off

the rocker switch on top of your steering column is on.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Why wont pass smog? speedometer only works sometimes, could this be a factor?

Chances are its oxygen sensor dude speedo shouldnt do anything to that evan a gud flush and oilchange can help
0helpful
1answer
1helpful
1answer

Is there anyone who has added turbo on a 1999 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 liter?

I would do a Google search on this. If you add a turbo you must make many other changes to the engine management system, bigger capacity fuel injectors, hight capcity fuel pump, different cylinder head gaskets improvements to the transmission and so on. You can't just bolt it on.
0helpful
1answer

My cousin has a 1999 subaru legacy gt and the speedometer dont work and we have replaced alot of things except tranmission.

Check wiring and connectors from vehicle speed sensor to computer and also wiring from computer to instrument panel.
0helpful
1answer

Speedo works intermitently 99 outback legacy

I had to replace my vehicle speed sensor in my 98 Legacy GT. you can unscrew it from the transmission and hook it up to a drill to spin it and it will show the RPM's on the speedo, but it could be the sensor or the speedo head. The sensors are around $120, and having a speedo repaired can be a few hundred at the max. It's most likely the vehicle speed sensor only because that is usually the problem nine times out of ten. I hope this info helps.
2helpful
1answer

Recommended Oil for use...

20W-50 is not the right oil for a four-cylinder 2.5L. That is too heavy a weight and will give you a lot of trouble if used over time. If you are using 10W-30, stick with it. Insist the shop use 10W-30. If they give you any guff, take your car somewhere else.
3helpful
2answers

Can't find fog laps!

could they be the same as the impreza's??
0helpful
1answer

2004 Subaru Legacy Speedometer light

No this is a easy problem. All you need to do is remove the speedo face and replce the globe behind there.
89helpful
17answers

1999 Subaru Legacy Sedan.. speedometer works intermittently dealer replaced sensor, to no avail..

I finally fixed mine, on my 1999 Subaru legacy 30th anniv edition. . .

I removed the speedometer head, and resoldered the green connector on the board. Then I also ran a wire to duplicate the trace wire from the middle pin to the first connect (about 4mm). Problem gone.

email for more details if interested: mike(at)whiteley.org
Not finding what you are looking for?

254 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Cars & Trucks Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Arnie Burke
Arnie Burke

Level 3 Expert

7339 Answers

Are you a Car and Truck Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...