20 Most Recent 2005 Subaru Outback - Page 9 Questions & Answers

you don't repair it, u just replace it with a factory rebuilt unit, about $400 USD

Well in the newer cars you cant have the car running when filling the tank.

Take it to either advance auto or autozone and they will have a scanner. Tell them you dont know what the code is. Watch how they hook it up.

They will let you borrow it, but for what they say are "liability reasons" they wont clear your codes. Just hook it up and use the scanner. Really easy, menu driven device. And it will save you a bundle compared to what the dealer wants I'm sure.

There could be a hundred causes for a check engine light. First step is to hook up a computer scan tool and see what codes the computer has. The next step depends on the codes.

this is a hard fault, this means u have a wiring problem, the sensor was good, that is why the PCM set a code for the same fault right away.

here is a link , that should help you to find it.

click here

and scroll down

This is a switch located in the shifter mechanism that keeps the engine from starting if the transmission isn't in park or neutral.

I don't know if the unit has lost power? does it light up still? if so then the carriage has dislodged from the load tracks, a compitent electrician can reset them unless the load motor has burnt in it, then it will be cheaper to replace the unit. If this is the case, sit down at the table one night with pliers and screwdrivers and have a play at dismantling it to retrieve your cds, sounds like fun? Good luck

check fuses, when you turn on the rear wiper, can you hear it running, if so, sounds like the bolt has come loose or the teeth are sheared on the arm, remove the little plastic cover on the back and have a look. alternatively, if there is no sound, ensure the conection plug hasn't been unplugged accidently, I believe it is located behind one of the inside corner panels, there is another in the roof area, you will have to pull the rubber tubing/gromet out between the tailgate and the roof to check the connection. Good luck

Thats not even close!
under the hood look for white emission sticker on hood or radiator frame,it will state if calif or not.
Check with a NAPA parts store instead of that dealer.

hi first i would check the fuse is ok

the sensor is located by the crankshaft pully and should have a 2 wire plug on it. as far 260 for the part, thats insane considering it's a 25 dollar part. you should be able to do it yourself

with the panel removed ,the switch comes out as a complete assembly..

the is a plastic panel is held on with a screw behind a plastic pug, pull the plug undo the screw/bolt and remove upper trim, then you should see the 3 bolts holding the top mount..

Try replacing the bulb. the cover should pop right off. next you could try to check the fuse box it should be on the side of the dash or under the driverside dash.

The Haynes service manual (#89101) shows the window switch panel is only retained by tensioners that are part of the panel and that the method of removal is to carefully pry the entire panel out of its mounting hole. Once the panel is clear of its home, the switch appears to also be only pressed into the panel seat. I think you will find that the switch has 'quick disconnect' connectors that will pull off and plug onto the new switch.

no way ...not a fuse ,could simply be the arness wire in back of the radio that is louss,or the amplificator in the radio that is shut ...no way of fixing that ,
have you cheked for muting button or some kind of bluethoot systhem ??

In 2005 Subaru moved the fuel filters to the fuel tank for both 4-cyl and 6-cyl cars. What is confusing is the statement in the owner's manual about replacement intervals; the statement actually only applies to 4-cyl cars. Even though the filter is mounted in the tank, this is still a replaceable element on 4-cyl, but not on 6-cyl. The 6-cyl filter element is part of the entire fuel pump assembly (a $300 assembly) and is not sold separately. Therefore the 6-cyl filter is intended to be a "lifetime" part, which really means it gets replaced when the fuel pump fails and the entire pump assembly is replaced.

could be the soleniod that releases the shifter when brake is depressed, could be the brake light switch, could also be something in shifter is just plain old worn out..........or maybe that coffee or soda that was spilled in there 6 months ago

The correct tire size and pressure should be on a sticker on the drivers door or door jamb.