My subaru wagon legacy is having a problem where I try to start it and it won't crank over, no sound, dash lights and radio comes on and flicker when I turn to start. 20-40 minutes later it will start. It does this haphazardly. What could be the problem?

SOURCE: Dashboard lights have gone out

Check the fuse for it.
Under the dash.
Look in your owners manual

Colin Stickland

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• Posted on Dec 19, 2008

SOURCE: 1995 subaru legacy - transmission fluid dipstick?

find the dipstick ,its their somewhere lurking and yes the transmission fluid goes down the same hole ,,,chock drive wheels handbrake on warm engine(running) with reverse selected to check trans oil level

SOURCE: Need a free on line repair manual

Try this online PDF download for the 96 legacy:

http://www.onlinefreeebooks.net/automotive-machinery-power-equipment-ebooks/subaru/1996-subaru-legacy-service-manual-owners-manual-service-supplement-tsb-pdf.html

SOURCE: what does error code 55 mean for Subaru leagcy 2005

This is a communication error with the BIU (body integrated unit). Need to take to the dealer, possible that the ECU needs to be replaced to fix this issue. It should be covered under the federal emmission wrty.

SOURCE: how to change thermostat on 1999 Subaru Legacy

Thermostat is located on the drivers side front of the engine, underneath. You will need to drain your antifreeze first of course. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing, then remove the housing and thermostat. Take note of the direction the thermostat is oriented so you can put the new one in the same way. Install new thermostat, reinstall housing & lower rad hose. Check your owners manual or repair book for quantity of antifreeze to refill! It doesn't always want to take all of it at first. If you fall into the trap of not putting all of it in, you WILL overheat your engine & most likely blow a head gasket. Best procedure I've found is to elevate the front of the car & remove the bleed screw from the passengers side top of the radiator, then fill. That will help the air escape from the system. Air pockets in the system = hot spots and you dont want those.