20 Most Recent 1990 Subaru Legacy - Page 5 Questions & Answers

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As a first course of action, I strongly suggest that you remove the positive battery connector and let it sit for atleast 5mins. or more before reconnecting it. This will reset the system and can get your vehicle back to it's normal operation.
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If the starter clicks only once each time you turn the key, you need a starter. If it clicks mutiple times without changing the position of the key, your battery is lacking sufficient power to start the car. Try jumping the car before buying a starter. also make sure the engine is not locked up.

where is the Fuel filter

Hi, it could be the starter or the solenoid or just a bad connection between the battery and the starter or solenoid. Your best bet in that situation would be to have a local mom-and-pop mechanic with a good reputation take a look at it. They usually give free estimates..

Ever since I had mine, and when the previous owner did, had the same problem, except that this one hangs up. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. I thought it was a faulty mechanism as we fiddled with it and then it worked until the next time. Same thing. . It also could be a faulty electrical system. I needed a new alternator, since that resupplies the energy and if it's low then some things might not work so well. During rainy season I don't use it. I'm always afraid it will get stuck open and I end up with an unwanted shower.

hi it sounds like a power problem check you battery is good if you havent already then check the fuse link under the bonnet its located in the fuse holder it may have burnt out

hi it sounds like you need to replace the frost plug and the idle control valve, these are common problems with subarus

Do you have "rack and pinion" steering? Something loose or broken off in the Steering column, shocks, struts. or velocity boot can cause those types of noises. I recommed "PepBoys" - we've been with them for years and theyve never "steered" us wrong - and when they did make a mistake, they fixed it quickly at no charge and took full responsibility. Refreshing these days ha? :) Good luck, happy driving/]

I've had a few vehicles with these autobelts and have been through this. Most manufacturers provide and access panel that will allow you to release the belt manually. Once released some can be reset with precedures as simple as unplugging the battery, waiting 5 to 15 minutes and connecting it back up.

Others your stuck with only being able to leave the connector in the rear IN USE location and having to manually fasten the belt.

If you have an owners manual, it should be listed in the first few pages... Otherwise, if you visit your local library, they will allow you to copy the pages with instructions from their Chiltons or Haynes refference manuals...


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Its possible that your crankcase is full of gass too, I suggest change oil and filter, also, if it wont go over 40, the converter (catalytic) is probably damaged as well, raw fuel in the exhaust will break up the cat. Oil change is imperitive as too much liquid in the crankcase will destroy an engine in seconds. Can also be caused by the clogged converter, too much backpressure.

Get a vacuum gauge, hook into a manifold vacuum source. Increase RPM to 1500-200 and hold steady, if vacuum gauge falls, exhaust sytem has a restriction, the cat or muffler or a pipe has a broken chunk of the cat blocking it.

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hi this sounds to me like its def a fuel problem, if you have done the fuel filter i would check for mositure or water in your fuel, if that comes back ok i would check your fuel pump relays or the actual pump itself

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If the check engine lights appear occasionally then the engine surely needs diagnostic. I strongly suggest that you take it in to a reputable auto repair shop to have the engine scanned. This will show the trouble codes and by then you'll know what part to be replaced.

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hi i would check the small button just behind the centre of the steering wheel on top of the colum, its actually a park light button and heaps of people bump them to on position without knowing which causes this problem

Probably would be the best way to get to the seals. Pretty tight down in there. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/michael_2496c4f07ad24453