20 Most Recent 2002 Subaru Outback - Page 7 Questions & Answers

the clicking is just the unit cycling most the time, getting the Freon recharged could help with your problem and ease up on the cycling, the fans are on sensors and relays , and at times they do turn off when not needed,

Under hood, driver side, rear side of strut tower, mounted on side of frame rail in fuel line


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If i understood correctly, the car seemed that it wants to circle or turn around when you change terrain. It would be best to do first a visual inspection underneath the car. Since this is all wheel drive you need to inspect the rear as well. Look for signs such as physical damage or leaks underneath. If you can move the drive shafts (shafts that are connected to the wheel that turns it) see if there is play there as well as the wheel. If it is not the linkages or shafts that are the issue it could be the sensors. Each shell should have sensors that detects wheel movement for correct transfer of torque. It may have come loose or may have been damaged. The best way to test it is to use a voltmeter and jack the car up and test if there is voltage when you spin the wheels.

Could be the Idle Control Valve?

It can be due to a wearing off of the crankshaft, possible fault or damage to the small end or big end bearings of the piston connecting rod.
ALso the timing must be checked to be in order.

you will need to push the piston of the caliper in using a c-clamp or suitable tool from your local parts store. Let me know if you need anything else.
Legacy, Outback & Baja

1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
4. Remove the tire and wheel.
5. Remove the caliper bolt. Do not disconnect the fluid line.
6. Remove the disc brake pads.

To install:

1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
2. Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (part number 003602001) or equivalent to the pad clip.
3. Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS-880N (part number K0779YA010) or equivalent to the contact surface between the pad and shim.
4. Check the brake fluid level, correct as required.
5. Bleed the hydraulic system, as required.

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7. 

the cabin air is located behind the glove box. there are about 6-8 phillips screws that secures the glove box. once the box is removed, you will see a rectangular access cover that flips open to the filter.

theres a switch on top of the steering wheel column. (in front of your steering wheel) That is your parking light switch. If thats on the lights will be on even sfter you turn it off.

could be if the plastic impeller has come loose on the metal shaft

Hi i believe these have a type of immobilizer that deploys when airbags go off for safety that maybe your prob and will need reset at a dealer

Should be some where of the neighborhood of 50 to 60 psi constant with engine running

sounds like broken contacts in the indicator arm. They are only very thin so can break and stay shorted out putting the indicators on. You will probably find there is a short of some king in and around the steering column behine the cowling, but I would check out the indicator switch first. Is it loose to use? you havent got a handbag hung on it? (sorry just a thought, but it has been known) Hope that helps.

humming could be wheel bearings - jack car up and spin wheels - they should feel and sound smooth. Grab top and bottom of tyre and try and move backwards and forwards, if it does - whell bearing shot or needs tightening.

Transmission noise could be a driveshaft or gearbox mount being worn / broken. Jack up and move all these bits about and llok / hear for movement and you'll find the mount.

2.5L


3.0L

the spark plugs are down on the side of the engine, follow the spark plug wire, it goes into the valve cover

REMOVAL

1. Remove ground terminal from battery.
2. Remove pulley belt cover bracket.

1. Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt and remove power steering pump drive V-belt.
2. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.

1. Disconnect pipe C and suction hose from oil pump. CAUTION:

• Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
• To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.

1. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.

1. Place oil pump bracket in a vise, remove two bolts from the front side of oil pump. CAUTION: Do not place oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.

1. Remove socket from oil pump.
2. Remove bolt from the rear side of oil pump.

its probably the knock sensor! thats what happened to mines as well... its a common problem with this car.. the part costs 100.00 and all you need to change it is a wrench! :)

the only sure way to know tho is to get a diagnostic which can be done for free at autozone or sears :)

It is probably a bad alternator. The alternator in my 2001 outback 3.0 went out completely last year and when I bought a replacement remanufactured one both of these lights would come on periodically. I went back to Pep Boys several times until they finally exchanged it with a new one and the problem went away. I never broke down or had the car not start while this was happening though. I would recommend paying the $400+ dollars for the subaru original alternator over the $125 Remanufactured though. It could save you much more in the long run as I think the bad alternator has had other ill effects on my car's electrical system.

I'll give it a shot. This is my theory on what has happened..
It sounds as though one of the belts, (actually I think it's just one large one) has broken. The belt would have been attached to the alternator and the power steering, those could go out at the same time. The smell would be the burning rubber of the belt. It is possible that the broken piece of belt flapping around could have damaged a component in the brake system. He will have more problems if he keeps driving. I would have the car towed to a garage. I would also advise that he get a recommendation from one of the locals in a restaurant as to who an honest mechanic in the area so that he is not taken unfair advantage of.
I hope I've helped.
Best Regards,
Mark

Its you backing plate/....there is tsb on this.....