2002 Subaru Outback - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

computer may need to be reset with scan tool or maybe take neg.battery terminal or sometimes it will take a few good trips to reset itself. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/kenneth_3efc1f8510674f04

Check the tension of the belt. If you have one belt that runs everything then replace the belt tensioner. If the pump has it's own belt then you can adjust that belt tighter

these cars dont really burn oil, but can. i would have the car put up on a lift and take a good look, i know they leak at the valve covers and the head gaskets ,i've done alot of them, if you are sure it not leaking then have the pcv system checked you may want to replace the pcv valve if its been a while, this valve sucks the preasure out of the oil crankcase and burns through the motor, if this valve sticks it will allow preasure build up and force oil into the combustion chamber and cause oil useage, hope this helps.

It's the front crank seal. You have to take the timing belt out to replace the seal. The seal is mounted in the oil pump, which is bolted to the front of the engine block. Please let me know if you have questions.

will the fan run? Is the air warm, is there no air? it won't cool if the fan won't circulate air across the cooling coil. You may have a fan problem

Yes it is bearings, rings, and part of the cylinder. If the oil pump went out the motor would lock up. The oil pump pumps oil throughout the motor. If the pump quits, it is just like running the engine without any oil at all. Without oil pressure then the motor would lock up because nothing in the engine would get any lubrication. Don't think it has anything to do with the oil and filter. Probably just a faulty oil pump. I have heard of Walmart not putting oil back in cars, and causing them to lock up. But if you had oil in the car, and it has metal shavings, then it is more than likely the oil pump just quit.

It is likely the switch that has failed.
You'll need to remove the switch and check that there is voltage at the "close" side of the switch when you press it.

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You never replace any part, without a knowledge of what it is,how it works and how to test it.
So get access to the switch first,test,then move on to the motor.
I would get a wiring diagram, and start at the beginning of the circuit, and continue testing,as I went thru it.

You may need to give the MAF a small shot of carb cleaner across the inside air flow vane. The small wire like elements sometimes get dirty and cleaning them will do wonders.

Hello.
You must remove the interior door panel in order to get to the window motor and track. Although you could simply replace the motor I recommend that you buy a replacement motor and track assembly. This is so much easier to replace and so much quicker. J.

Hi,

The detailed solution provided below will be of great help to you,just follow the steps carefully;

1.Raise the hood of your Subaru and support it with the prop rod. Locate the negative battery cable at the negative battery terminal. Remove the retaining bolt from the battery cable end with a wrench and separate the cable from the terminal.
2.Find the serpentine belt tensioner on the front of the engine and place a socket on the apex bolt in the center of the idler pulley. Attach a breaker bar to the socket and rotate the tensioner clockwise until the belt is loose, then remove it from the pulleys. Rotate the tensioner back to the home position and let it sit there for now.

3.Install the new serpentine belt over all the pulleys except the tensioner pulley. It is important that the belt follow the correct path over the pulleys. If you are unsure of the path, look for the sticker under the hood with the belt-path diagram on it.

4.Rotate the tensioner clockwise far enough to install the belt around the pulley on the tensioner, then slowly rotate the tensioner back to the home position. The tensioner will tighten the belt correctly and no adjustment is required.

5.Install the negative battery cable back on the negative battery terminal and install the retaining bolt. Tighten the bolt with a wrench, then close the hood.

Problem solved,
Good luck!!

ave life span for timing belt is 60 -65 k then replace it as long as you're not in a stop and go situation constantly then about 45k

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There could be many reasons for the check engine light coming on and I believe the only way to tell what is going on is to plug into the diagnostic port with a scanner and see what codes come up.

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Notify the local Police they will get it open for ya.

There is a distinct possibilty there is engine damage caused when the belt broke. It is best not to turn the engine at all once this happens. Sometimes you can be lucky and there be no damage. Let's hope that's so in your case. These belts are supposed to be replaced every 100,000km.

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There was a lot of information on this page:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?page=2&t=298963

its located on the top rear of motor,open the hood and look on the driverside toward the back of engine.

The brake lights switch is located on, or activated by the brake pedal.

Seems it needs to be adjusted or replaced.

Good Luck