2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Pretty common and usually caused by a worn out rear engine mount. This boxer style engine produces left/right vibrations at the rear of the engine. That causes extra flexing at the inner CV boot. Replace the axle AND the rear engine mount and the problem should go away for another 50K miles.

Get a shop to scan the car and test the oxygen sensor. I suspect the sensor has failed but it could be caused by a few other issues but its not as likely. For the abs the easy way is to check for debris on each wheel sensor and tone wheel. If they are dirty or have metal shavings from brake dust it can cause the abs system to fault. Simply cleaning them can correct the fault

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I fixed one of these recently in a 2003 Outback. The brake light pedal switch feeds the circuit that releases the shift lever lock when it's in Park. (This is why you need to press the brake pedal to shift out of Park.) If the fuse to this circuit is blown, the shift level lock will not release. I traced the issue to the trailer light conversion box (factory/dealer installed, I think). This car has a clear plastic plug that the trailer light conversion box plugs into and the clear plastic plug appears to be a factory-installed part of the wiring harness, accessed on the passenger side of the car, just above the spare tire compartment behind the rear quarter interior panel (you don't need to remove the interior panel to access, just all of the spare tire compartment foam pieces). I've seen these conversion boxes fail before or the wires become shorted somewhere between this internal connection and the trailer pig tail connection end. I unplugged the box from the car's wiring harness at the clear plastic plug mentioned above and the fuse stopped blowing, the brake lights starting working again as well as the turn signal lights and the shift lever unlocked by pressing the brake pedal. This car doesn't tow so it wasn't a problem but you might need to investigate further or replace the conversion box if you need the tow lights connection to operate still.

Most vehicle makers tend to use the same system. The seats are mounted on a pair of slide rails. These are held down by 2 bolts on each rail, one at each end, (one front end and one at the rear end). These bolts are usually covered by a small plastic trim cover that either slides off or unclips to reveal the bolt heads. *** Note * The seats will be heavy so be careful lifting them out.*** It is easiest to unbolt either both rear bolts or both front bolts at the same time as you will probably need to slide the seat for access. I find doing the rear bolts first then the front pair is the easiest method for easier access. There will also be some electrical connectors under the seat for the sensors to be disconnected. Refitting is just as straight forward.

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You will need to have a mechanic with a good scanner interface with your car to retrieve and clear the code. Unlike check engine soft faults, the light cannot be cleared unless the active fault code setting condition is repaired. Some are only in the seat and shoulder belt latches and tensioners, but some are more difficult, like the clockspring in the steering column.

You need to remove the seat bottom first to access the lower attaching points.

Have you replaced the bulbs? I realize it's unlikely they'd fail @ the same time, but check the Owner's Manual. as they may be connected. I know that the 2005 model had an issue where it would blow/burn-out the headlight bulbs much sooner than it should. Google that issue, too.

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I'd bet that one of the electrical connections is not back on fully. A video below (First few seconds) shows how to look a this. minimal tools needed. How To Install Replace Master Power Window Switch Subaru Outback 00 04...

Make sure the front wheel speed sensors are both plugged in and working correctly. Have the system scanned to find out what the computer is seeing as the fault?

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Open the drivers door and remove small panel side of dashboard, the other is left side engine compartment. I suggest that you check voltage to the button first. The age of the car will lead to this part wearing out. You may be able to make the contacts work again if you want to disassemble and clean the button. Good Luck Friend.

Im assuming you have a sunroof? if the pressure blow didnt work there could be a hose between the metal of your roof and the fabric of your roof that fell off or wore out. sunroofs need to drain to somewhere and if they properly cleared the outlet it has to be at the top somewhere. try googleing the sunroof drain

You're on the right track. Though I don't have Subaru manuals, I'm sure they use the same wire as the tail lights. Trace the wires to that connection in the back and also the ground wire to the frame.

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Probably in the early stage of a head gasket problem, Subarus run great even with blown head gaskets, every once in a while the temperature guage will spike and blow coolant out of the overflow bottle, you may be able to detect exhaust gases in the cooling system by taking a whiff of the radiator or overflow bottle.

You can gap your new plugs at .039 to .043 . I gap at .043 with no performance problems. Good Luck Friend.