1996 Subaru Legacy - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

blocked heater rad or heater valve faulty

It is underneath the intake manifold. If you look straight down from the throttle body, you will see a sensor with one wire coming out and a bolt going through the middle of it, that is the knock sensor.

Not all new thermostats are actually working thermostats.It may require a second one.However,if the fan does not work it will be hard to tell.Is there a fan belt running to it?The goop that was added to it could actually plug up the the rad coils or rods and make it extremely hard to cool itself.It needs to be flushed.

Here is the diagram

All Subies are AWD 24/7There is a towing fuse located under the hood. If it is missing (or blown) - the vehicle will only be FWD (for instances you need to tow).Check the fuse is in place and good.Consult your owner's manual for the location... (usually passenger side firewall.Thanks!

ENGINE FLOODING REPLACE AIR FILTER AND CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS DIRTY LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS WILL LEAK CAUSE ENGINE TO FLOOD OUT.

Spark plug gap is 0.044"

Keep turning it and apply slight pressure to align with pump. May take a few revolutions.

COULD BE THE STARTER PROBLEMS OR BROKE CRACK PLACE IN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WHEN ENGINE GET HOT CRACK EXPAND MAKE IT HARD TO CRANK VECHICLE.

the one at the side of the throttle body pertains to the electronic choke that works when your engine is cold. it ups the idle so your engine can go to the normal operating temp faster.

your hard starting problem is caused by ignition timing. putting too much advance on your ignition will cause this issue. have some experienced mechanic check your timing. he should look at the distributor timing, camshaft timing, and crankshaft timing.

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I hope this info helps.

NOTE: This is the only information provided by the manufacturer for clearing diagnostic trouble codes.




CLEAR MEMORY
After eliminating problem as per trouble code, clear memory as follows:

Make sure ignition switch is ON (and engine off). Connect one DIAG. terminal (1) on diagnosis connector (2) terminal No.1.

where warning light is flashing, connect the other DIAG. terminal (3) on terminal No. 2 for at least three seconds . After memory is cleared, normal warning light flashing rate resumes. (Warning light flashes every 0.6 seconds (ON-OFF operation.) Memory cannot be cleared if any problem exists.

After clear memory and then DIAG. terminals (1) and (3), extract from diagnosis connector (2)

my car wont start ive changed plugs and fuel pump and now ive been told it could be the relay switch but dont know where it is of if it is that any suggestions and my car is a subaru impreza 93

hi check the condition of the brake discs as if these are damaged it will cause a similar problem, if so get them machined and also check the condition and tighteness of the wheel bearings

hi sounds like its either the clutch or gearbox thats gone each item will most likely need pulled out and checked for damage

You will need to pull the cover off of the guage assembly. There are little light bulbs inside that have probably burned out. Replace them and your dash lights should work again. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Mounted inside the fuel tank on the top.

Stop by a repair shop & ask for an education
Have them show you

4EAT This transmission was released in 1988 for use in the Subaru XT6 and Leone Touring Wagon. The bellhousing and input shaft were changed for the Subaru EJ engine, but this transmission is still in use today with only minor changes. Also, this transmission is a four speed automatic with a lock-up torque converter, not a 3 speed automatic with automatic overdrive.

• Gear Ratios: 1st 2.785 2nd 1.545 3rd 1.000 4th 0.697 Rev 2.272
• Usage: 1988-1991 Subaru XT, 1990-2004 Subaru Legacy, 1992-1997 Subaru Alcyone SVX, and all Subarus 1995-Present

The Ford Motor Company also uses a transmission on some Ford, Kia Motors, Mercury, and Mazda products called the F-4EAT, which shares some similarities with the Subaru, since they are both manufactured by Jatco. The Nissan Pathfinder has also used this transmission in the past with an external transfer case attached

Usage: 1988-1994 Subaru Justy

[edit] 5MT It is notable to mention that only Turbo vehicles received a hydraulic clutch until 1995. Also, in 1998 Subaru changed from a push-style clutch to a pull-style requiring minor bellhousing and fork changes.

• Gear Ratios: 1st 3.785 2nd 1.945 3rd 1.500 4th 0.994 5th 0.780/(0.735 WRX) - Final 4.11 (3.90 WRX)
• Usage: All 1990-2003 with EJ-Engine

MY 96 Transmission specs (and possibly other years)

• Gear Ratios: 1st 3.545 2nd 2.111 3rd 1.448 4th 1.088 5th 0.825 (FWD) / 0.780 (AWD) / 0.871 (Outback AWD) --- Final 3.454 (FWD) / 3.900 (AWD) / 4.111 (Outback AWD)

Source: 1996 Subaru Legacy Service Manual
and one website says all autos were 4.11, a 2.2 manual was 3.90, and a 2.5 manual was 4.11

hi if your starter and battery are recently new it and you have no power at all when trying to start your car it could possibly be a dodgy wire, i would start first by checking the main power wire to your starter motor near the gearbox which attaches to the starter with a nut, either the nut could be loose or the wire burnt out, also check the earth wire in the same location let me know how you get on

hi this could be a few things, providing it winds over it could be a dirty knock sensor or cam angle sensor both located at front of engine, it could also be a dodgy fuel pump not flowing fuel to injectors also another thing worth a look is the ignitor if your model is early 96 it might be stuffed and not firing the coils when its meant too, if it is not winding over at all try replacing the starter motor and checking charge in the battery