riverrat

I just read about this mod to the ACC system on Foresters that is alledged to greatly improve its performance, by improving airflow across the sensor that measures cabin temperature. Those who have installed it say it reduces the tendency of the system to overcompensate heat- too hot, then too cold, then back to too hot, etc. Aside from the non-intuitive interface issues, I have noticed that the system does have a hard time maintaining an even temperature. I would be very curious to know if the mod is as straightforward to install in an Outback or Legacy as it is in a Forester: http://www.geocities.com/samiam_68/SubaruCCS/SSC_Fix.htm

Up just to add my thanks for this very useful thread. I just built a document consisting of Craig's initial writeup and selected additional tips from the thread that I will print up and put in the car with the owner's manual.

I'm sure we would appreciate the power of the XT, but gas mileage is a top priority for us. Hence the choice of the 2.5i. Also, I have never had a fast car, so ignorance is bliss: 1. 1969 VW Beetle 2. 1971 VW Beetle 3. 1985 Nissan Kingcab 4x4 (scary slow) 4. 1988 4runner 5. 1990 Honda Accord 5MT (fairly peppy compared to those above) 6. 1992 Honda Accord 4 auto. Boring but dependable proletariat car