1997 Subaru Legacy - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

only real OEM ones are sold used now. ebay see em?or here the clones. 1997 are paperbooks then, no digital yet from OEM .pre 2000 year books are mostly bad. not from oemread it. (this is clone) YMMVhttps://eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.aspnot paying $20 too look for yah/you posted here because oem Subaru dealer said they stopped selling those 16 years ago.most end after 10, or ended 2007 year.(par)so buy one used.ebay OEM manuals here,like this.https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=1997+Subaru+Legacy+service+manual&_sacat=0I say if you want a real OEM SM find out what is wrong with car (topic) and find the 1 in 12 volumes that match.?even jeeps,back in 1997 or olderhad 1 main manual 4" thickand 4 or 5 engine manuals and 3 or 4 separate transmission manuals 8 or 9 books.that was par then,and all in hard paper bound.no digital at all period./or buy those lame chiltons that do 10yearsand are toxic mix of lies. due to the mix.OMG a 12 volume set.

No warning lights on, check the A/T fluid, check the A/T oil strainer or filter

fix dead head lamps first on all cars made 100 year running. the work key on and key off or no key at all, by law here.

1. battery dead. load test it.
2. fuses blown
3. alternator died causing #1

read the service manual yet, that is true, I love mech windows, I had a friend drowned door jammed under water, and electrics dead. sad, to the 10000 power. for those folks keep fist sized rock in the glove box. and smash out the side windows, they shatter easy. and LIVE. https://eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.asp

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this sounds like an ignition problem. change the spark plugs the flashing check engine light is for misfires and the most common cause is worn spark plugs. this can also be caused by old spark plug wires or a bad ignitor. now if your speedometer is not working that is electronic on this model. get the wiring inspected starting at the transmission end. if the wiring is good then replace the speed sensor

there are a couple of possible causes. I have found many older subaru's end up with poor ground connections for the fuel pump. Have the shop that changed the pump test the connection at the sending unit which is located behind the back seat under an access cover. if the connections are good then check the fuel pressure regulator. it uses rubber seals and they fail with age. lastly if the above items are good i suspect the fuel filter might need changing.

Pull spark plug and check for spark.

Sounds like the thermostat is NOT functioning, since when its removed you can (apparently) fill the system. So ... replace the thermostat. Bleed the system as follows: 1. Fill the radiator. Put on the cap, then squeeze the top hose 6 times. You'll likely hear some coolant gurgling. 2. Remove the cap, top up again. 3. Start the engine and let it idle. In about 5 minutes or less, the thermostat will open and the coolant level will lower. Turn off the engine. Go to Step #1. 4. You likely need to do this 2 or 3 times, till the gurgling stops, and you are done.

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Hi, Without knowing vehicle name or year I must state this is for petrol models, your coil needs renewing, Derv you have air coming into the fuel system. Please leave me feedback, Malcolm Campbell.

Access from top is better but you must remove battery/washer reservoir driver's side and intake piping on passenger's side to get to the plugs. If you have bad back, access from underneath is fine but I'd have a ramp instead of jack for safety reasons.

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the wires can get cut by the seat movement, these could be the wiring for heated seat that was an extra on some models. the motors can become stuck or even strip a cog. if its stopped working but fuse is fine i would think the bushes in the motor have gone you maybe able to change thes i think this part is still available if not it could be a new motor need, but befor this check the switch for the seat these are a common fault over time, you will need a meter to test the switch check its working and has power. you may need some help to do the next part. to check there is power to the motor while its out use a meter and check the volts at the motor plug and have some one press the switch in both directions. if there is power then the motor is at fault.

Try getting a boost to roll up the windows. If the battery volatage is too low little to nothing will work and the car can shut off while driving. This is usually from the alternator having problems and not providing the power necessary to keep the car running. If power to the battery does not help the issue then you can remove the trim around the base of the gear selector to gain access to the shift lock bypass. Its a hidden button that will allow the selector to move without power to the transmission to make towing the car possible.

replace the TPS (throttle position sensor ) or service the automatic with pan off ...check the shift solenoids

No it doesn't ! Vehicle won't start ? Are you assuming it doesn't have fuel or did you test with fuel pressure gauge ! May be a main relay or fuel pump relay etc... Is there spark ? Is there compression ? You can check fuel system wiring diagram at http://bbbind.com/free_tsb.html There are youtube videos checking fuel an spark etc...

Hi, Beeps or 'clicks'? Do the dash lights come on? Double-check the gear shift lever is FULLY in park or neutral. GL, Td

Fuse or relay blown for gauges.Pull the relay cover off and it will tell you which one