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92 Subaru Legacy 4 speed automatic transmission awd stops an rocks back in forth when manually placed in first gear, why?

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I suspect that you have higher mileage on the transmission and its a worn out the first gear clutch pack. I would get it checked by a proper transmission repair shop.

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  • Posted on Dec 19, 2008

SOURCE: awd on 1990 subaru legacy not working, how do i fix?

which transmission does the car have? this could be a bad transfer case in the transmission or a damaged axle

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SOURCE: 92 Subaru Legacy Power Windows Don't Work

I have a 92 that did the same. After checking fuses and the relay(located under drivers seat) I discovered that the power windows control module on drivers door was bad. Went to a salvage and bought a used for $40, pulled the door panel, unscrewed and unplugged the old one, put in the used one and everything worked fine. About a week later, the passenger side motor went out and replaced that with a used power window motor. All windows now work fine.

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  • Posted on Dec 10, 2009

SOURCE: 95 Subaru legacy wagon manual transmission fluid

The dipstick has a black plastic handle in the shape of ring of about 1 inch in diameter. It is located on the left side of the engine (looking from front) behind the spark plugs. Best visible from the passenger side fender location (start looking from the left part of the transmission , the black handle clearly stands out on the white metal).

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SOURCE: 97 venture 4 speed electronic transmission not shifting into 4th

4th clutch hub splines are stripped off. GM didn't harden the splines until 2004 or so so the early model gradually wear to the point where they are so thin they strip off - and then, no 4th gear

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2012

SOURCE: 1995 subaru legacy - transmission fluid dipstick?

The Dipstick is on the driver side right next to the starter and yes you also put the fluid in there.

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1992 Subaru legacy wagon will not shift up from first gear. it is an AT.

run the fault but all you describe is operated from the VSS sensor ( vehicle speed sensor)
it tells the cruise control the vehicle speed , tells the TCM the vehicle speed so that ratios can be changed, activates the speedo,and will report with a check engine light to report a transmission problem
run the fault codes first
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PTU = Power Transfer Unit (Crossover SUV AWD/4WD)

6 Speed Automatic Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
MNK Allison 1000
MNZ Allison 1000
MW7 Allison 1000
MYB
MYC

5 Speed Automatic Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M74 Allison 1000
M22 5L50-E
M82 5L40-E
MTW Allison 2400
MX4 Allison 2000
MX5 5L40-E with PTU*
MV3 5L50-E with PTU*

4 Speed Automatic Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M30 4L60-E
M32 4L60-E HD
M32 4L65-E
M33 4L60-E Hybrid
M41 4L30-E
M70 4L70-E Super Duty
M99 2ML70 2-mode Hybrid*
MD8
ML4 4L30-E
MN8 4L80-E HD
MN8 4L85-E
MT1 4L80-E
MW9 HM 200-4R
  • EVT Mode 1 The 2ML70 can operate in electric mode or non-electric mode in first gear with a gear ratio of infinity to 1.70:1.
  • EVT Mode 2 The 2ML70 operates in non-electric mode with a gear ratio of 1.70 - 0.738:1

3 Speed Automatic Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M40
M41
M65
MD2
MD3 HM-180
HM-200C
HM-350
HM-400

GM Front Wheel Drive Transaxles

6 Speed Automatic Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
MH2
MH4
MH6 6T75 (AWD)
MH7
MH8
MY9 6T75 (AWD)

5 Speed Automatic Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
Aisin-AW 55-51LE
M09 Aisin-AW AF33-5
M43 Aisin-AW AF23-5
M45 Aisin-AW AF33-5
M98 AF33-5
MJ7 Honda 5AT
MJ8 Honda 5AT w/PTU*
MLS Aisin 50-40E
MU3 Saab 76.5mm

4 Speed Automatic Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
MLQ Aisin 81-40LE
Aisin ZF 4HP 16
HM 325-4L
Jatco JF405-E
M10 Jatco JF403-E
M13 4T60-E HD
M13 4T60-E
M15 4T65E
M45 Aisin-AW AF33
M57 A245-E
M76 4T65E with PTU*
MD7 4T65E
ME7 4T45-E BAS Hybrid
ME8
ME9
MH1 4T80-E
MN3 4T65E
MN4 4T40/45-E
MN5 4T45-E
MN7 4T65E HD
MS7 A240-E
MU4 A246-E
MU5 U341-F

3 Speed Automatic Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M60 GEO Metro
MB3 A131L
MD9
MX1 A131L
GEO Storm
HM-425

GM Manual Transmissions

6 Speed Manual Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M10 Tremec 85mm
M12 Tremec T56
ML6 ZF S6-650
ML9 ZF S6-40
MM6 Tremec T56
MV1 Aisin 85mm
MV5 Aisin D173 AY6
MV6 Aisin 85mm
MZ6 Tremec 85mm

5 Speed Manual Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M35 Getrag 260
M35 Getrag 260 (2003-2004 Cadillac CTS)
M49 BW 5spd
M50
M59 GEO Tracker
M86 Getrag F23 75mm
M94 Getrag F23
M96 Tremec 109mm
MA5 Aisin AR5 82mm
MG3 Getrag F23
MG5
M50
M51
MH3 Tremec T-5
MK5 C59
ML2 Tremec T-5
ML3 Tremec T-5
MT8
MU3 Saab F25
MW2
MW3 NV4500 109mm
TR-3450
TR-4050
TR-4050
2007 Chevrolet Optra and Spark (Trans code Y4A)
2007 Chevrolet Optra and Spark (Trans code Y4M)

4 Speed Manual Transmissions

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
M20 HM-117
M73 Isuzu
MC0 Getrag
MC9
MY6 NP260

More GM Manual Transmissions

6 Speed Manual Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
MT2 Opel F40 83mm
MU9 Opel F40 83mm
MTN Toyota C60

5 Speed Manual Transaxles

RPO Trans Name 1st 2nd 3rd
D-16 (2005-2008 Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 DOHC / 1.5L)
D-16 (2005-2008 Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 SOHC)
Y4A (2007 Pontiac Matiz)
YM4 (2005-2007 Chevrolet Aveo)
D-20 (2005-2007 Chevrolet Epica)
L73 Pontiac LeMans F16
M42 Geo Metro
M43 AF23
M49 BW 5spd
M58 Geo Metro
M79 LeMans F13
M86 Getrag F23 (5T45MI)
M94 Getrag F23
M98 Aisin 55-51E
MB4 Geo Prizm 1.8L
MB5 Geo Prizm
MFB 2008 Chevrolet Epica 5-Speed S/R (D24)
MFN 2008 Chevrolet Epica 5-Speed S/R (D33)
MG1 HM-282
MG2 HM-282
MG3 Getrag F23
MJ1 Isuzu
MK7 Isuzu
MLM Y4M (2008 Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 DOHC)
MR3 Isuzu
MU3 Saab F25
MV2 Chevrolet Sprint
MY7 Early J-car

GM Continuously Variable Transaxles

RPO Trans Name Lowest Highest
M83 V20-E
M75 V25-E
M16 V25-E AWD
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Why is my AWD subaru only 2WD?

you will likely need to replace the following:
Duty C Solenoid
Transfer Clutch Pack
Reduction gear
All of these parts are located in the tail end of the 4EAT automatic transmissions. The reduction gear can separate from its hub and damage the above mentioned parts too.
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Why is my Subaru legacy gt 1998 automatic transmission slipping and vibrating when going into gear ?

Your transmission slips ---your done,there is
only one fix,remove it & have it rebuilt or
a reman installed
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Need diagram for 1995 subaru legacy automatic transmission. 176K , Reverse went out about 10 months ago but all other gears shift fine. Have driven from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe 4/5 times with no...

It's a bad solenoid. Reverse and low gears work off the same set of clutches. If you have first gears , then its a solenoid problem. I would first start by pulling plugs, transmission, TCM and everything in between. Check for corrosion, Use an ohm meter and check the wires for continuity. On some models the safety neutral switch/ range selector switch has a lot to do with how the transmission shifts. If the tcm can't read the switch it wont send power to the solenoid. so far I haven't found a place that will sell just solenoids. You have to buy the whole package. These start at about $200.00
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My 91 Subaru legacy AWD Auto doesn't shift w/o letting up on gas pedal or it shifts slowly it will free wheel id you floor it or in OD you let off gas and it free wheels until you give it gas and it...

sadly the early version of the 4 speed is prone to this type of failure. I have owed 4 that had this exact problem. the rear end of the main transmission case wears down at the transfer case and this causes an internal leak. The loss of fluid pressure causes the loss of function. I'm confident that a good transmission shop can fix this by using a case and parts from a newer version of the 4 speed auto
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Transmission does not engage into reverse sometimes.

Sounds like filter and fluid change would be in order. If it does finally go into reverse that would be my best guess. Hope this helps and have a great day.
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Can i tow 94 subaru legacy awd with a tow dolly

Not true. If you have the fuse in place to disconnect the rear wheels it is safe to tow on a dolly. Subaru recommends not more than 40 MPH and only for short distance if it is an automatic. Manual may be towed longer distance. Have a great day.
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Awd on 1990 subaru legacy not working, how do i fix?

which transmission does the car have? this could be a bad transfer case in the transmission or a damaged axle
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