Schematic of exhaust system

That's not the problem , Check all electrical connections carefully

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it your starter motor or battery flat

I think you should go for manual first after that it would be easy for you to solve your problem. I had visited this site past 2 months before for my vehicle and find it quite helpful may be you will also get something useful here
SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998...

mcdevito75 here, Best Bet, have a repair shop that handles auto glass look at it, especially if it"s a power (electric) window.

The ignition timing is not adjustable. It is computer controlled by the crank sensor, cam sensor and knock sensor. Would be easier to help you if I knew why you were trying to adjust it. Have a great day.

P1540 VSS(vehicle speed sensor) signal to high, P0500 vehicle speed sensor malfunction.

turn off switch on top of steering column

Any parts store that sells exhaust parts can show you the picture of what you are looking at. From your description It sounds like a hanger.

Farther down the exhaust pipe behind converter.