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My rear wiper and rear defroster stopped working last winter. After some procrastination I finally ordered a new harness 81812AGO3B. The price of a harness has doubled over the last 6-7 years . The best price I found was $158, from subarupartwholesale.com. The installation walkthrough at https://www.legacygt.com/topic/110759-walkthrough-replace-wagon-wire-harness/
will be very helpfull.
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Is it possible to replace the front LCA bushings without a press?...
Yes, with a Snap-on tool
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Ball-Joint-Presses/4-pc-BJP1-Subaru-Bushing-Kit-(Black)/BJP1-BKS
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The car has had numbers sets of rotors in the 16 years I've owned it. But yes, when I picked up the NAPA rotors from being turned, I was told those had quite a bit of run out.
I have the rotors that were on it last Summer and they were turned by the same shop and nothing seemed out on them....
Sounds like your rotors have never been measured for runout mounted on the car, only when mounted on a lathe? On the car axial (aka lateral) runout should be 0.002" or less, per Subaru specs. If you already own a magnetic base and dial indicator this is a no cost trouble shooting step. If runout exceeds 0.002" reindex the rotor on the hub after cleaning the mounting surfaces, and measure again.
Here is one example of the runout variation seen with a new rotor on an old hub:
how to measure runout:
https://www.motor.com/magazine-summary/brake-shop-measuring-brake-discs-hub-flanges/
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For the past 7 months or so I have been chasing little issues from wrapped rotors to a intermittent shimmy at 68-73+mph. Started shortly after I put Brembo pads on all four and new front rotors and rear rotors (AM Auto Parts) last Sept 14th .
sometime shortly after I began to feel the "wrapped rotor" shimmy under braking.....
Have you ever measured the axial runout on the rotors? Even with new rotors you can't always assume it is OK.
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The new dessicated inflators being installed this year may be subject to a 3rd recall in the future! What a mess!
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/01/14/takata-replacement-airbags-recalled/
...The 10 million inflator recall made public in early January 2020 covers inflators that were a temporary fix. The figure includes some replacement modules that never made it into customer vehicles. Several automakers, including Subaru, have already initiated campaigns to replace the previously recalled inflators with updated parts......Under a 2015 consent order, Takata had to provide data to U.S. regulators by Dec. 31, 2019 about whether tens of millions of additional so-called desiccated inflators need to be recalled.
Acting NHTSA Administrator James Owens told Reuters the agency was reviewing data on the desiccated inflators and talking to automakers.
"We are going to lean in on safety and if we detect a safety problem we will immediately take action," Owens said, adding that the agency could make a decision early in 2020.
An independent group after five years of testing inflators told NHTSA in October 2019 there was "no immediate safety risk" to the inflators with a drying agent but added "out of an abundance of caution, we recommend a well-designed monitoring program."
Owens said NHTSA may announce new monitoring.
...If the supplier [TK Services, the entity left with bankrupted Takata's operations] can't demonstrate the safety or durability of newer desiccant-equipped inflators, the U.S. agency may order that they be recalled as well. The total bill for another massive recall could reach tens of billions of dollars, with carmakers bearing the brunt of the costs."NHTSA is carefully reviewing information regarding the safety of desiccated inflators to determine appropriate next steps," the agency said. It typically takes the NHSTA as long as 6 to 12 months to issue an official recall after it collects enough data.
"NHTSA reserves the right to order Takata to phase out of the manufacture and sale of the desiccated Takata PSAN inflators if NHTSA determines that such a phase out is required by the Safety Act," the agency said in the consent order.
A group of automakers involved in the recalls commissioned durability tests of the desiccant-equipped air bags and presented their findings to NHTSA in early October. The group, known as the Independent Testing Coalition, found that the drying agent provided significant protection. The group recommended a monitoring program for one inflator design in the riskiest climates while telling NHSTA that it believes the parts present no immediate safety risk.
"After 30 years of predicted aging, none of the studied inflator designs and propellant combinations predicted detrimental effects, except those subjected to the most severe conditions and vehicle temperature," David Kelly, the ITC's program director and a former NHTSA acting administrator, said in an October statement.
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...I've been looking at some options for reducing cabin noise and strangely I can't find anything about it here. Unless I'm missing something and I have searched.
Do a search in the Interior/Audio sub-forum and you will turn up dozens of threads about sound deadening and noise reduction. Start by searching for "noise".
https://legacygt.com/forums/search.php?searchid=22007034
Also take a look at this Sound Deadening FAQ:
https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/sound-deadening-faq-7036.html?t=7036
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FYI, there is no such thing as "SAE approved" or "DOT approved" automotive lighting.
https://www.truck-lite.com/content/news/sae-vs-dot-truth-about-lighting-regulations
...There is no such thing as "DOT approved" or "SAE approved" lights. Neither DOT nor SAE approve lights. An SAE or DOT lens marking is put there by the maker of the lamp, and it's their own certification that the lamp meets whichever SAE standard or aspect of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 applies to that lamp. There is no pre-testing by DOT or SAE or any assigned lab, etc; you have to trust the maker is telling the truth. The reputable companies do tell the truth, but the fast-buck artists don't...Look for foglights that conform to the latest SAE J583 F3 specification.
...SAE J583 contains two fog lamp specifications. The old "F" specification and the newer "F3" specification which requires much higher performance in terms of light output and distribution as well as control of glare and stray light.... -
I procrastinated during the first recall (I rarely carry a passenger) and did not have it done until Nov 2018. I received the improved, updated "GO5A" inflator.
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Short version: In the execution of the earlier phases of the first WQR53 recall campaign, Takata supplied replacement airbags to the automakers for a while that were a like-for-like replacement - they had the old, problematic propellant in them. They didn't tell anyone initially until it was discovered in a congressional inquiry in June 2015. Surprisingly, even then everyone was allowed to use up the supply they had in stock, at which point they switched recalls over to the proper propellant.
Thus, the number of vehicles that will have to be done again is pretty significant. They initially divided into three zones on the initial WQR53 recall, i.e.
Zone A states and territories have a 6-9 year degradation estimate of the propellant and are highest priority for getting replacements: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Peurto Rico, Samoa, Guam, Saipan, US Virgin Islands
Zone B states and territories have a 10-15 year degradation estimate and are second priority: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, DC, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Zone C states and territories have a 15-20 year degradation estimate and are third priority: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
I'm in zone C, and I still will have to do it all over again this year.
For WQR53 recall, look at your paperwork given to you on the first round to determine if you will need to do it again:
part number 98279AG05A does not contain non-desiccated ammonium nitrate and will not require replacement.
part number 98279AG00A does contain it, and will be recalled again
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https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/09/us/subaru-2020-recall-airbag-explode-trnd/index.html
...Subaru is recalling 497,922 vehicles to replace front passenger airbag inflators. These same vehicles were part of a recall in which defective Takata airbag inflators received temporary replacements until permanent ones were available....The same crop of cars were recalled in 2015 for the same reason, though their airbag inflators were replaced with the same defective Takata design then, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said...
Vehicles Recalled
2009 to 2013 Subaru Forester
2003 to 2006 Subaru Baja
2004 to 2011 Subaru Impreza
2004 to 2014 Subaru WRX (Including STi models)
2003 to 2014 Subaru Legacy
2003 to 2014 Subaru Outback
2005 to 2006 Saab 9-2X
https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/2nd-airbag-recall.518123/
Short version: In the execution of the earlier phases of the first WQR53 recall campaign, Takata supplied replacement airbags to the automakers for a while that were a like-for-like replacement - they had the old, problematic propellant in them. They didn't tell anyone initially until it was discovered in a congressional inquiry in June 2015. Surprisingly, even then everyone was allowed to use up the supply they had in stock, at which point they switched recalls over to the proper propellant.Thus, the number of vehicles that will have to be done again is pretty significant. They initially divided into three zones on the initial WQR53 recall, i.e.
Zone A states and territories have a 6-9 year degradation estimate of the propellant and are highest priority for getting replacements: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Peurto Rico, Samoa, Guam, Saipan, US Virgin Islands
Zone B states and territories have a 10-15 year degradation estimate and are second priority: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, DC, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Zone C states and territories have a 15-20 year degradation estimate and are third priority: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
I'm in zone C, and I still will have to do it all over again this year.
For WQR53 recall, look at your paperwork given to you on the first round to determine if you will need to do it again:
part number 98279AG05A does not contain non-desiccated ammonium nitrate and will not require replacement.
part number 98279AG00A does contain it, and will be recalled again
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What a day!
About 1130 - Replaced low beam bulbs with Sylvania XtraVision H7s
About 1145 - Washed it. Washed it good!
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Remember the Osram 65W 2100 lumen H7 bulbs? They have been out of production for a few years. But Daniel Stern is having the equivalent bulb manufactured in Germany, and they are supposed to be available some time this month.
From his website:
Update, May 13 2019: After a great deal of work, I have secured new availability of first-quality, German-made 65w - 2100 lumen H7 bulbs. They are presently being manufactured and I expect to have them on shelf in June.http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html#H765
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....I've used BNTECHGO silicon wires (http://bntechgo.com) because they are rated for use from -60°C to+200°C....
There are wire/cables available that are specifically designed to withstand 1000s of cycles of flexing and bending.
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Motul Gear300 works for me.
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The latest from Stern about 65W 2100 lumen H7 bulbs:
65W Osram Ultra High Output (2100 lumen, H9 burner on H7 base, race and special-purpose use):Osram discontinued this bulb several years ago , and all stocks have been exhausted—there are some poor-quality counterfeits flushing around, but those don't count. Update, May 13 2019: After a great deal of work, I have secured new availability of first-quality, German-made 65w - 2100 lumen H7 bulbs. They are presently being manufactured and I expect to have them on shelf in June.
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The clamps come loose all the time. Small clamp on the axle shaft side to be specific. They tend to leak grease and then sling it on the down pipe, up pipe, steering rack, etc. This too is nothing new to a Subaru.
This is exactly what I saw on my LGT passenger side boot small clamp at 45,000 miles in 2013. And now in 2019 I am seeing a grease leak on the driver side boot small clamp, at 65,000 miles.
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... A competent assistant may be a problem...
All you need is a sturdy piece of wood dowel, or plastic pipe, to place between the steering wheel and the clutch pedal (when it is down at the floor). This will pressurize the system so you can bleed it.
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....Was checking out Bulbs Facts
I am skeptical of bulbfacts.com
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?453228-are-these-test-results-worth-anything
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...I'm ordering some ultra-flex from mcmaster carr,...
The 18ga (PVC insulation) continuous-flex wire (rated for use at -40F to 175F) at McMaster-Carr is surprisingly expensive: $48 for a ten foot length.
Use this small-gauge wire in thermostats and electronics. It can also be used in automated applications such as robotics and cable carriers. The insulation resists acid, oil, and solvents.They also sell some ultra-flex wire with silicone insulation (rated for use at -40F to 300F) that is less expensive, but it does not seem to be as durable as continuous-flex wire.
Fine strands and silicone rubber insulation make this wire highly bendable. Use it in applications requiring tight turns in small spaces, such as in motors. It is also known as hook-up wire and appliance and fixture wire.It is cheaper to buy Long Life Continuous Flex Cable with multiple conductors:
Temperature Range: -30° to 175° FInsulation: Inner is TPE (thermoplastic elastomer); outer is polyurethane
This cable is built to last—it has a life span of more than 20 million high-speed flex cycles. Use when continuous movement is required in automated equipment such as robotics and cable carriers. The insulation resists abrasion, chemicals, and oil.
A 5ft length of 18-3 cable contains 15ft of wire for $27.50
Searching at http://www.mcmaster.com using "automation cable" and "automation wire" turns up a lot of interesting choices.
If using crimp type butt connectors, the type with crimped insulation support is a superior choice I think. Some people might consider it overkill. One example would be the PIDG series from AMP:
https://www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/pidg-series/10333
PIDG Series splices are made of a one-piece construction. Splices have insulation support which permits the lead to bend without breaking. To be used where vibration/temperature requires positive insulation support.Molex also has a similar high quality connector in their Avikrimp series, at a lower price than the one from AMP
https://www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/avikrimp-series/10191
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Here is a link to a short video on how to correctly use the Krikit:
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Best part of SBT tip is the free play measurement. Not many of us are going to have the tool to measure belt tension.
A Gates "Krikit" belt tension tool is only around $14, or less.
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Last post was in August, no updates since. I'm assuming he hasn't found a manufacturer yet.
I think he has a manufacturer lined up. From the thread I linked:
I've been asking (OK, pestering) Stern about those bulbs every so often since he first mentioned them. Last report I had was that he's waiting for the Germans to go ahead and make them for him. Sounds like they're low priority for the maker because of small volume, so it won't happen until they have downtime. -
...After rotating the marks will not line up..
I would expect that with enough rotations of the crankshaft, all the reference marks on the belt and sprockets will line up again.
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I found that reaching the bottom bolt was virtually impossible from above.
I did the starter R&R from under the car the previous 2 times. This time, to install a new rebuilt starter, I did it all from the top. No crawling under the car. I was able to loosen and torque the bottom bolt using my long handled 1/2"-drive ratchet wrench (and torque wrench), along with a 5 inch extension and a short 6pt socket. A 6 inch or 4 inch extension did not work for me.
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I see some are still worried about lining up the marks on the belt...The belt doesn't care where the marks are. Just put it on
The belt does not care, but the camshafts and crankshaft do. The correct number of belt teeth between the reference marks on the crank sprocket and intake cam sprockets is very important, as is the correct number of belt teeth between the reference marks on the intake cam and exhaust cam sprockets. The marks on the belt help insure that the correct spacing is maintained while doing an install. I found them to be very helpful.
Wagons beware - tailgate electricals
in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
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I had to return 81812AGO3B to the dealer for an exchange. Superficially it looks identical to the "3A" harness that is original in my car, but the wire colors do not all match. I called the dealer parts dept and they told me they made a mistake; based on the VIN I supplied I should have been shipped 81812AGO3A. My car was built in Nov 2004.
SubaruPartWholesale paid for the return shipping, and for 2-day shipping on the correct 3A harness, and I paid $29 for the 3A harness. The 3A harness costs $29 more than the 3B harness.