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if you go to your local auto parts store they sell repair books find your then read it

Turn off engine . get the vehicle on level ground. try to move driveshaft back an forth or,by rocking in twist motion,,, try to hear a knock,,,this would indicate a worn universal joint.either front or back, if you are good enough to discern which one is making the klunk, change both to be on the safe side. think they may be about 20 dol apiece.

to possible answers the axles are new and the cv joints mat be firm resulting in noise transmission through failing engine mounts ( unlikely but possible ) the tread pattern may be the cause of the noise especially if the tyre pressure is incorrect Take it back to the shop and take them for a road test to see if they can find the reason when drive axles have to replaced , it generally means that the front lower arms have to be disconnected so a wheel alignment may also be in order

do it yourself and stuff the job take it to an accredited body shop and have it done professionally and nobody will know that it was rusted make sure that they used good metal to replace the rust and not body bog as many do

Check the trans cooler fins for obstructions

for the subaru the code p1718 means CAN communication circuit for autoamtic transmission.

You may have the ORDER correct, but the STARTING POINT off by one plug! If you can find the timing mark on the crankshaft, place it in line with the timing indicator, and that should make the rotor (under the distributor cap) point to plug #1. If it looks way off, like 180 degrees away from plug wire #1, rotate the crankshaft one full turn, and recheck where the rotor is pointing! If the knocking problem persists, there may be a problem with the timing belt or chain which drives the distributor at 1/2 the speed of the crankshaft. That would explain the smells because the valves would be open at the wrong times. Caution! Pistons can hit valves that are open at the wrong time! Things can BREAK under those conditions!

P0122 is TPS signal low, which could mean you have a bad TPS, or a fault in the wiring or connector. I suspect a bad Throttle Position Sensor.

Ok i will see if i can help you, i would really need to know the miles, the motor size and type of transmission (auto or manual) when and if the vehicle transmission has ever been services, If the correct transmission fluid was used and was is it properly filled. Has the filter ever been replaced, if so was the right filter used. So if the car has more that 100,000 miles and the transmission has not been serviced then i would start there. If it has been serviced find out if the correct fluid was use. the information on correct fluids will be in the owners manual under maintenance.

should have gone with a plug and play connector use this guide http://www.modifiedlife.com/2003-subaru-outback-wagon-car-radio-stereo-wiring-diagram

That's some mileage you've got on the car. It has obviously been well maintained? Car engines do surge, Deb. Next time you stand next to a bus or truck just listen to the sound of the engine .. an occasional surge and change in the engine note. It doesn't sound as if you have anything to worry about

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