I have just been told today that my 2000 plate impreza 2l turbo
(saloon) has thrown the alarm ecu and needs replaced (so said mr subaru
dealer)the car fault was as follows; on starting up the left hand side
indicator was lit up and would not go off until the abs solanoid fuse ...

FYI, here's my recent experience with
the infamous rear wheel bearing.
We have two 2001 Foresters, both
bought used. My wife's is automatic,

I'm just curious, are 2 camshaft and 2 crankshaft seals required per engine?
Being that I've never actually worked in or torn a block apart, I feel kind
of ignorant for asking that.
Thanks!

I am trying to understand how serious/expensive the problem
might be:
Few months ago, the car started to make weird noise when
I use clutch. At higher engine RPM (around 3,000), when I depress

Hi- I have an '86 GL-10  wagon. It has been sitting for a while. I am
taking it to a mechanic, but i m not sure how familiar he is with
subarus. I am giving him a manual for just timing belts, and he is
talented. If they are put on wrong and they try to start the engine,

Anyone ever try to unjam an 01 Forester or any 01 Subaru 6-CD player?
I went to dealer and they told me to go see a stereo dealer.
They won't even work on their own CD players.  So much for customer service.

I have received this description from a mechanic who conducted an
inspection on a car I was/am thinking of buying.
It is 99 Outback Limited (MY00).  112000 klms, price $AUS15000ish.
There is an intermittent delay problem with the transmission.  When it

I have seen this posted before without a reply and would rather not
have my car towed If I can fix it myself.
My ingnition key will not turn in the lock. I have tried the usual
turning the wheel while turning the key, moving it up and down, etc.

On an earlier thread, Mr. Hayes gave me this helpful info: "Subaru has
a TSB out on engine noise. If I remember correctly: from a
cold start if any piston noise goes away after 5 minutes it is
considered OK. If the noise persists after 5 minutes then the warranty

98 OBL, just routine maintenance and a couple of front axles 100K miles ago
when the CV boots ripped.  Still averages 24 mpg, no smoke, no noises. Damn,
I love my Subie.

Someone please tell me.
In late July, I bought a used 99 Outback Wagon, manual transmission, higher
mileage, 120K.  I didn't pay a lot for it, but having bought it from a
dealer who stated that the vehicle had been thoroughly checked, I assumed

1992 Subaru Legacy L wagon
Having a power problem with the old AM/FM/Cassette deck.  Most of the
time it has no power.  Once in a blue moon it will turn on but only for
maybe a day.  I yanked it out and reseated the connectors a few times

I have a 98 Forester, and it's getting a fuel pump replaced.  I was
wondering if there's a list anywhere of the standard charge for this
repair?  For example, 3 hours?  4?
Thanks folks.  I like subarus, but i've replaced the head gasket twice,

I purchased a sterio head unit for my mom's `95 Legacy last week which came
out of a brand new WRX.  The plugs fit and everything worked great.  Radio
and weather bands come in perfect.  However when inserting a CD, the CD just
spins for about 11 seconds and then ejects with no ...

After over 8 years with our current Subaru, the wife is ready for a new one.
My question is which engine?  I know the 2.5 had some cooling problems (air
that lead to premature head gasket failures).  Are these fixed?  We are
going to be buying new, so I am most interested in ...