Check the fuel tank and fuel lines for rust. If necessary, fill the tank completely full, then look all over the tank and filler pipe for leaks. Check the fuel lines while the engine is running to see if they leak under pressure. Also check the lines to the fuel vapor canister, and make sure the gas cap is closing properly and is not broken or missing a gasket.
In the EVAP system
it is possible that the fuel has got into the cannister and you are smelling the fumes from the vent
SOURCE: Electrical Problem with 1999 Subaru Legacy
hi there, your alternator is not putting out enough, subbies should put out about 14.4v and just after starting should put out 40-60amps. charge the batt that is in it now with a small (3.5-6amp) charger overnight then start the car and LOAD TEST the batt and alternator at a battery shop. ask them to put a carbon pile load tester on your system. im pretty sure they're gonna tell you its the alternator. many thanks, hope this helps!
SOURCE: 1999 Subaru Legacy Sedan.. speedometer works
I finally fixed mine, on my 1999 Subaru legacy 30th anniv edition. . .
I removed the speedometer head, and resoldered the green connector on the board. Then I also ran a wire to duplicate the trace wire from the middle pin to the first connect (about 4mm). Problem gone.
email for more details if interested: mike(at)whiteley.org
SOURCE: My 1999 subaru parking lights will not turn off
the rocker switch on top of your steering column is on.
SOURCE: 1995 subaru legacy l the dashboard lights are not working
This is probably an open illumination control unit which is the knob you spin to dial in desired intensity of the dash lights
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.
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