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  1. NOT TRUE ... as long as all four tires are identical (same brand, model, and size) and the measured circumference of all four tires is within 1/4 inch (or measured tread depth within 1.3/32 inch). It should go without saying not to mix summer and winter tires (i.e. on the same car at the same time); it has to be one or the other. FWIW, both 225/50R18 and 225/55R17 were OE tire sizes for MY 2015-2019 Legacys, depending on vehicle trim level. The 17 and 18 inch wheels and tires are interchangeable, as long as all four match. If in doubt, consult the Owners Manual.
  2. I think that's not a good assumption. Similar? Maybe. "The same"? Probably not. (I'm not about to go out chasing part numbers for you to compare.) You can replace the "tension spring" that's at the heart of the problem yourself for less than $100 ... including the cost of the special tool required. Or you could pay a good independent shop (or even the dealer) for an hour of labor to replace it for you. That's what I would do ... but it's your car, your choice.
  3. If you read the TSB, this specific problem is limited to Legacy, Outback, and WRX. I agree that the rattle can be annoying when driving over irregular road surfaces. A reminder: Subaru doesn't design or manufacture the Outback's steering rack. They source it from KYB.
  4. See: Subaru TSB 04-17-17R 08/20/19 It is important to note that Subaru states "the condition is NOT detrimental to the operation of the [Electric Power Steering] system" ... i.e. it is safe to drive. FWIW, my 2016 Outback has developed the steering rattle, while my 2015 Legacy has not. YMMV.
  5. I think that's correct. You could open it up to be sure. Also, the FSM has diagrams showing the physical layout of the car's wiring harnesses, including the approximate location of grounding blocks. Nope. He said it's on the driver's side, near the battery.
  6. Bingo! FWIW, the installation instructions for my Chamberlain garage door opener specifically caution NOT to use an LED bulb, for just the reason you experienced. Apparently, the driver circuitry in some LED lamps generate lots of electrical noise at radio frequencies ... and the bulbs in most garage door openers are within inches of the receiving antennas.
  7. You can download a legal copy of the Factory Service Manual, which contains detailed and complete wiring schematics, and a whole lot more directly from the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site: https://techinfo.subaru.com. The last time I checked, cost was still only $35 for 72 hours full download access.
  8. "Half a block away" is an unrealistic expectation for Homelink; it's not designed to work at those distances. Most likely, something has recently been installed by one of your neighbors that is a source of (permissible) electrical interference in the shared, and often crowded, frequency band assigned to Homelink. Be happy that your garage door opener works reliably from the driveway.
  9. Do you see "timing chain" mentioned anywhere in the Subaru Schedule of Inspection and Maintenance Services for your 2015 Legacy? Your answer is there. You can also consult the 2015 Legacy/Outback Factory Service Manual for additional information.
  10. My 2015 Legacy and 2016 Outback "never had one," either. (That seems a strange way of saying that.) As others have already posted, I don't believe any MY 2015-2019 Legacys and Outbacks had the blue light; the factory installed real coolant temperature gauges instead.
  11. As stated previously in this thread, the following three BCI battery sizes are suitable "drop-in" replacements for the OEM battery in 2015-2019 Legacys (and Outbacks): Group 25 ... OE equivalent Group 34 (NOT 34R) ... higher capacity than Group 25 Group 24 (NOT 24F) ... higher capacity than Group 25
  12. In that case, the next step is to use a scan tool to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). According to the Subaru Factory Service Manual, there are more that 120 different DTCs unique to the airbag system. Checking the DTCs should allow you to significantly narrow your diagnostic search. Since the airbags are part of a critical safety system, perhaps this diagnosis and repair is best left to a (competent) Subaru dealer.
  13. Which "air bag indicator light"? If you mean the indicator in the overhead console, that may be normal operation. The passenger-side front airbag is enabled only when sensors detect substantial weight in the right front seat, and the light in the overhead console reflects its status. The purpose of this arrangement is to disable the airbag whenever: 1) the seat is unoccupied, or 2) the seat is occupied by a small child who might be injured by its deployment. Unfortunately, placing even moderately heavy articles in the right seat can also enable the airbag. See your Owners Manual, Chapter 1, for more information.
  14. Thoughts? That yours may be a case of unrealistic expectations. Premature wear of a Subaru axle shaft is neither "normal" nor "common," but it does happen occasionally. It may or may not be related to the service history of your particular vehicle. That said, I would probably seek a second opinion from a competent independent shop, preferably a Subaru specialist, before having an axle shaft replaced. FWIW, Subaru does not design or manufacture their own steering racks. That is a KYB OEM product.
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