20 Most Recent 2003 Subaru Outback - Page 8 Questions & Answers

if all other functions operate then mirror should be replaced,make sure no highway speedpass devices are located to close to the mirror

Check serpentine belt, the radidator hose , the air conditioner compressor and also the differential seal they common cause for rubber smell.

Check for any rubber part that can be in contact with exhaust system and inspect wirings looking for shorts.

Also ensure that the smell is not coming from a bad tyre, and check for oil leaks in your engine, burnt oil can be confused with rubbere smell.

check the cooling fans and air flow through radiator,,,,ensure there is no plastic bag stuck over the radiator and look in between the radiator and condenser as those can find their way inside that very small distance between the radiator and a/c condenser. Fans and airflow is a must.

i think the best solution is to replace the lower control arm that has the joint pressed into that member. to release the ball joint from the knuckle...get a 4 lb sledge and hit the side of the cast iron knuckle which will release that beveled shaft of the ball joint out of the knuckle,dont hammer on the threaded ball joint shaft itself ...it generally takes 3 or four strikes but once lose it will fall right down

alot of times a lock smith has "slim jimmed" the car before and that subsequently can break clips or knock off lock rods to the latch. not too hard to fix if you can get the door open in order to remove inner door panel accessing that latch and rods...if the door wont open i have used a very long ,slendy screwdriver and poked down the window opening to mannually open the door latch ...it takes a little time and some gentle poking to hit the lever on that door latch

take the triangle plastic trim cover off from the inside which conceals 10 mm bolts that mounts the mirror

look for those pesky plastic bags covering the radiator or condenser...even look in between the very small gap between radiator and condenser ...look good with a pen light....ive even seen a candy wrapper create an airflow problem and they **** in there like a vaccum

check the tension on the wiper arm itself...there is a 12mm locknut that will go lose and it being lose will cause the arm to slip on the shaft...there is a cover on that wiper arm hiding that nut

You may have to take it to a shop and have them connect their OBD tool to the computer and clear the deep memory. If you have a code left in the deep memory it can reapear like that. Good luck. Please rate me so I know how I'm doing. Thanks.

take to subaru dealer mechanic!!

sounds like one of 2 things, the thermostat or the engine has a leaking head gasket, replace the T-stat 1st, if the problem persists have the engine tested for blown head gasket(s) if the radiator was the problem u would have circulation and engine would overheat very slowly or just hotter than normal.

you have too much sub cooling, creating ice to form on the condenser wich in turns gives you amazing cooling for a short time then when no more air can pass (b/c of the ice blocking the way) it warms up. next time look under your car after this problem occurs after a short time you will notice alot of water under your car. this is normal for this condition and in extream useage of the A/C system.

10 yrs ago i would tell you to go to Napa and buy a recharge kit, unfortunetly this has been banned due to CFC's and the Montreal air polution act in 1996.

This means you need to go and get a recharge from a service startino or your delarship.

Hi. this part will be the sending unit and it is located in the fuel tank. replacing this device will fix your fuel gauge.

give this website a try its about A/C-repair www.directgardening.com

Sounds like the system needs charged. When the pressure drops the switch will shut off the system. Hope this helps and have a good day.

heavier oil if you are not in a cold climate. but before you do that have the oil pressure checked. We used to use a can of STP every once in a while on a motor in a dodge we had... nothing wrong with it... was just noisy.

Robert

I would definently Replace the timeing chain before it breaks. because if it does break when its running it will cause catasrophic failure. such as bending valves and possibly breaking a piston. every so many miles your chain should be replaced as with the belts. it is a safty precaution. A little money spent now will save you a lot later.
hope this is what you were looking for.

look for the drl relay

A p0420 code is set when the computer determines that the catalytic converter isn't doing it's job. In almost all instances that code can't set as a result of a bad o2 sensor so they probably didn't have to be replaced. The catalytic converter will need to be replaced, prefferably by an oem part. This can be pretty expensive and should be considered before purchasing the vehicle.

I have replaced a few bad converters on late model subarus in the past few years.

sure just go to a good auto part they will have a cheaper replacement. that will fit your appl.