1998 subaru band adjustment for auto transmission.

done at home and engine lights flashing indicates that wires for the transmission have not been connect or connected correctly
engine light also reports on transmission problems and the first cause is wiring
from there get a fault code reading to get what servo/' solenoid or sensor is faulty

1. Hello, I've dealt with two of these (Loyales) with auto trannys, and when they began to slip or lose gears, that was it! I finally did an auto-manual conversion on one...not too bad really, but you have to have the manual pedal board and the plugs don't match so I lost back-up lights. The other, I had the tranny rebuilt and it failed within 3 months. As far as I know, there is no way to tighten the bands.

Your transmission slips ---your done,there is
only one fix,remove it & have it rebuilt or
a reman installed

i am guessing your car is an automatic. i would think you are low on transmission fluid and the auto probably needs a service to change the filter adjust the bands and renew the oil.

Hi,
The 1st>>2nd shift on the Subaru 4EAT automatic transmission can be more abrupt, but 3500 is too high.
Is there any delay when shifting from Park to Drive?
Does the Power light flash on startup? If it does, you can pull the codes by following these instructions.

This trans has 'bands' that can be adjusted. I'm not 100% sure they affect the 1st>2nd gear shift, but maybe they need adjusted.

Take a look @ ultimatesubaru.org/forum and http://bbs.legacycentral.org. 2 sites dedicated to Subarus.

Good luck,
Td

I would get either a Chilton's or Clymer manual for Subaru Legacy that includes your year model. You can get them at most auto parts stores and they are very helpful.

Good Luck

change fluid and filter

sounds like the bands need adjusting in the trasmission

First off before adjusting anything change your tranny fluid and filter that usualy helps the tranny

Check that the Duty Solenoid B is good. Diagnostic may indicate a code 12. Easy to replace. Solenoid is on valve body next to filter. Must drop pan and should be right there. Call Subaru dealer with your VIN number and they can verify. Price is about $150 to purchase over dealer parts counter.