20 Most Recent 2000 Subaru Outback - Page 7 Questions & Answers

thelight comes on, one or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) are stored in theengine control module.

Check your rear stabilizer bar an make sure that all the bolts are still intact. You may also want to crawl under the vehicle and give your muffler a shake to ensure that no mounts are missing. these are the most common issues associated with rattling from the rear of vehicle.

you need to pull the timing covers to see if it has a broken timing belt and find out for sure if it is an interferance engine, could be a good deal if it just needs T-belt.

Sounds like Coil packs are not sparking correctly remove rubbers and check for cracks.

If your vehicle is equipped with an EGR valve, locate it and pull off the vacuum line and plug it with something along the lines of a golf ball tee or equivalent. Then drive the vehicle to see if the problem is still there. Let me know if you do not have an EGR valve and I'll do some more brain storming.I hope this info helps!~subyguru~

Your transmission is electronically controlled and should not have any lines or hoses coming off of it except for the cooler lines and the vent. I would double check to make sure your trans cooler isn't leaking into your radiator. If you can't see anything when removing the radiator cap then you might have to remove the lower radiator hose to see what the fluid looks like.I hope this info helps!~subyguru~