20 Most Recent 1998 Subaru Legacy Questions & Answers

Check to see whether you've pinched any wiring when reinstalling your engine maybe you've inadvertently shorted a wire related to this circuit!

From a Subaru mechanic:The FWD slot should not have a fuse in it. Remove the fuse and the AWD will work as it should. The slot is there for us to put a fuse in to test the rear portion of the AWD. With the fuse in, it shuts off power to the rear wheels.Remove the fuse and retest.From the mechanic I chatted with, the fuse should not be there - except when they are testing the AWD. I would take it out.He did say that if you run into a problem where the rear drive is not working correctly, you can put the fuse in, but ONLY LONG ENOUGH TO GET TO A SERVICE STATION - it is NOT meant as along term soluution

i have the same problem the red check engine light :(

I suggest you get one of those manuals people get nowadays to do it yourself.. My nephew use it to repair my car and it's totally repaired now. Here's the website he got it from. www.reliable-store.com

Speed sensor may be giving a false reading .

have the front suspension checked out most likely a failed suspension arm rubber has failed check fro failed engine mounts

you will likely need to replace the following: Duty C Solenoid Transfer Clutch Pack Reduction gear All of these parts are located in the tail end of the 4EAT automatic transmissions. The reduction gear can separate from its hub and damage the above mentioned parts too.

Doesn't take a technical engineer to find what could be the problem ! Looking a wiring diagram I see three relays that are used to turn on the cooling fans ! One of the relay's contacts are stuck closed causing Battery voltage to be applied to one of the fans when you turn the key to the on position . Your best bet , take it to a qualified repair shop .

You need to clear the codes first. Check fuel pressure.

Well, let's see: fuel line/fuel filter blockage, bad or failing fuel pump, bad or failing carburetor, dirty or bad plugs, bad or failing plug wires or, in a car that old, residue in the gas tank fouling the fuel line. Also about a gazillion other things - chief among which is the distinct possibility it's jumped time. I've owned Subaru's since the 80's and can assure you that if you don't change the timing belt every 80,000 mi. or so, you'll eventually wish you had. You may well be at that point. Good luck, though. . .