20 Most Recent 2006 Subaru Outback - Page 7 Questions & Answers

I highly recommend that you purchase a Haynes service manual for your Outback; we don't have any vehicle without one. The number for your car is: 89101  I checked and found the liftgate described in sufficient detail to troubleshoot your problem. The Haynes manuals cost between $15-$30 US and you can often find the best price on eBay but if you check with any of the chain auto parts stores, you can probably find one before they close today.
I also suggest you buy a cheap digital multimeter for electrical testing. If in the US, Radio Shack has some under $20 US or if near a Harbor Freight tool store, they are under $10. Each of our vehicles has one in the glove box.
I checked the schematic (circuit diagram) for the liftgate actuator and there is no separate fuse for it, it is on the same circuit with the other door locks. There are however, two plugs in the line to the common wires so either of these could be either disconnected or corroded preventing current flow.   I have noticed a random problem with the lock/latch mechanism on ours; if the hatch is closed well enough to satisfy the warning circuit but not completely engaged, one can tug on the handle repeatedly without effect but pushing it forward will complete the latching sequence and then it opens easily; it clicks when happy.

It sounds like the inner latch that is bolted onto the gate itself is either off centered or the spring is gone. You can replace it easily. You can pick one up in a junk yard for a couple of bucks. To replace just open the hatch and remove all screws from the panel. Then pull the panel toward you to pull the clips from the body. once the panel is loose, push the panel in an upward motion toward the roof of the vehicle. This will expose the latch itself at the top of the opening between the glass and the gate. remove the latch wiht a 10 millimeter socket and replacew it with the one you just purchased. Try closing the glass very slowly before tightening fully. Replace the panel.

It's under the hood on the firewall just under the windshield. A diagram came with my new replacement filter!

You should open the tailgate and pull the handle and at the same time push the hook back so that it is not in the way of the lock bar when go to close it. Sounds like it just got jammed and should be able to be fixed with out having to replace. Assuming that it is not rusted and seized.

I am a service advisor for Subaru, and one of two things happened. Either your headlights are still on and this causes the lights on the radio to become extremely dim during the day. The other issue is the radio itself. It is not uncommon for these radios to go bad. They should be covered under factory warranty. If yours is out raise hell with the dealer and see if you can get assistance. If the dealer wont cooperate, ask for customer dealer services number and raise hell with them. They will call the dealer and try to get help for you. Good luck

The cabin air filter is behind the glove box. The first thing you need to do is empty the glove box. (2) you need to remove the side panel that runs along the side of the shifter, it is a long panel and has on clip near the firewall, the clip will have a phillips head on it, just back it out and remove this panel. Then remove all the bolts (10MM) holding the glove box on, The glove box is will stay up because it has two hings that run into the sides of dash. All you need to do is squeeze the glove box untill it pops out and the glove box will be out. There is no need to unhook the wiring for the light bulb just let the glove box hang on the floor. Now you will see a black cover that is held on by 4 small metal clips, remove these and pull the cabin air filter out. when you reinstall the new one, make sure you put it in with the air flow arrows pointed in the right direction or else you will cause blockage. reinstall and enjoy your new heppa filter

earth is making contact with the live at the bulb holder.remove and check.Make sure you have the right bulb in it.then replace the blown fuse.

Sounds like you have a radiator leak. I would get it checked out a.s.a.p. Heat is the number 1 enemy of cars. Head can blow if it gets too hot.

540 ohm

Most wires are around 7ohms.

Don't know the actual resistance but the general resistance I use that has not let me down is 1000 ohms per foot and not more than 10,000 ohms on any wire.

No, you just remove the radiator grill and the side marker light and the headlight housing bolts and it comes out. Not a real hard job and is Real straight forward. Good luck and have a good day.

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1 Other User Has The Same Problem Posted by camberggren on Nov 26, 2008 I just encountered the same problem on my 96 Subaru after I had the alternator replaced. One user tried the band aid fix of removing the hazard warning flasher 15 amp fuse in position #27 in the engine compartment fuse panel. It could also be a bad lighting relay. I am still troubleshooting the problem. Solution #1 posted on Aug 12, 2008
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The first thing you need to do is figure out if the car has a factory or aftermarket security system them replace the clicking relay accordingly

Sounds Like A Power Supply Problem Originating At Battery Check + Battery Terminal+ and see fi Anything Looks Corroded, Or Dissconnected, Also Check Power Distribution Box for Blown Curcuit Breaker or High AMP Fuse.

I assume youy have a "binding" sensation on tight, low speed turns. If your car is an automatic, the "Four wheel drive" solenoid will most likely need replacing. This is located at the back of the trans and does not require the entire trans to be removed for its replacement. In some circumstances, simply changing the trans fluid can remedy your issue, but more often than not, the solenoid will require changing. It would be advisable to change the fluid first, as it is not expensive to do and may help significantly. Hope this helps.

I would change the diff fluid as soon as possible.

An addition to my previous post (after talking to my husband more). Three of our wheels were snow packed. Not the wheel wells, but the inside of the wheels. He thinks that this is what caused the problem. The ABS sensors are located there. Having them encased in snow was likely what caused this condition. Solution = clean all the snow off your tires -- and the problem should go away. Sounds like the problem is moisture gets into the ABS sensor or something shorts out with the communications to those sensors.

no u can replace one but if u by new u will get 2 in a box and its better to do both so there both good .and if u do one the other might go soon 2 and if u put one brand new in a the other still old you will feel the diffrence it will feel like ****

This happened with my car too. I have a 2005 Legacy. There is a parking light on the steering column. Just turn off the light and you should be in good shape.