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  1. Folks: I have a 2011 Legacy Limited with the Blue Connect phone system in the dash under the radio controls. Suddenly the blue connect cell phone system stopped working. With my cell phone connected to the car, I push the phone button, CALL is displayed but then I do not get any prompts (ie, number please, name, setup, etc). Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the problem is?
  2. All good. Removed the splash shields . Straight forward R&R from under the car. Used an engine flush, then changed the oil/filter 2Xs.
  3. All good. Followed the instructions in the AVCS thread elsewhere on this forum. Of course the problem had to be the passenger side solenoid--the most difficult to get at, but nevertheless a straight forward job once the shields are removed under the car.
  4. Silly mistakes can lead to a lot of wasted time and money! When the CEL came on originally, I connected my dollar store scanner to confirm the code for cylinder 1 misfire P0301. I did not realize that you had to push other buttons to check for other codes present. After changing the coil and plug---$$$---and confirming their operation, I decided to connect my laptop based scanner since the problem did not go away. Only then did I discover all passenger side cylinders were registering a code. When driving with the laptop scanner connected, code P0014 would register periodically depending on the driving situation---OCV valve malfunction--exhaust valve variable timing not functioning properly. I could see the exhaust valve variable timing fluctuate widely and not in sync with the driver side. Oddly enough, the engine ran fine during all of this. So my focus is now on the oil flow control solenoid (OCV). Elsewhere on this forum there are excellent details of that problem. Thanks to all that responded, I apologize for getting all headed in the wrong direction. Note to self--chuck the dollar store scanner, always use laptop scanner for diagnosis when CEL is on.
  5. Hello: I read with great interest your post regarding code p0014 as I am experiencing the same problem with cylinder 1 3 5 misfire in my 2011 Legacy Limited 3.6. My understanding is that the malfunctioning exhaust control valve is at the front of the engine but down at the bottom (the top solenoid is the intake valve) on the passenger side. Is that correct? I can barely see the unit. How did you replace it--do you work from the top or underneath the car? Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide. I have been struggling with this for quite some time and just recently got the proper diagnostic scanner working. Bob
  6. Thanks DrD123 and Scubadoo. I will work on the injectors next. Confirmed today that the coil is getting a signal and firing. Suspect inadequate fuel delivery from injector.
  7. Thanks dgoodhue. I will follow up. And yes, replaced the front passenger coil and plug.
  8. UPDATE. I removed cylinder 1 plug and coil. Even though both appeared to be in good condition, I replaced both. However, the result is the same-- code "P0301 cylinder one misfire" which knocks out the cruise, abs and vehicle Dynamic control. On a couple of occasions, the abs and dynamic control indicators lit on the dash but then went out. This leads to believe that something in the abs or dynamic control is triggering the check engine light to set a code. These errors seem to show up when rounding a corner or moderate to hard braking. Is there a way to check the physical operation of those symptoms--ie sensors for example.
  9. Folks: I have a 2011 Legacy premium 3.6L. Can someone explain where the fuel pressure regulator is? There is a device on the fuel line that I understand is the damper. Is that on the fuel return line? I want to open up the fuel delivery line under the hood and attach my injector cleaning machine. I have done this many times on my older outbacks. It is not hard. However, I need to get the orientation of the fuel lines correct. Thanks.
  10. Folks: I have a 2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6 with 60,000 miles that is showing code "P0301 cylinder one misfire" which knocks out the cruise, abs and vehicle Dynamic control. I know there is lots of info on that code online but something puzzles me. Before I jump in and preform the typical check plug/swap coils exercise, I thought I would throw this out for any input that may be available. As I search for online solutions and there are many, invariably it is almost always "cylinder 1 misfire" (as opposed to other cylinders). On my car it happens infrequently (but usually when the wife is driving and she hates seeing the dash light up) and when it does, I clear the code and it is good usually for another 200 miles or so--it doesn't reoccur right away. And it could reoccur on highway driving, shortly after startup or city driving. What makes cylinder 1 the offending cylinder so much more often. Is there something else that triggers that cylinder code other than spark/coil/vacuum that warrants investigation? Any thoughts? Thanks.
  11. Thanks to all. My old shims are not reusable as they are not in good condition. I will do without and if I experience something unfavorable, I will post. But I did use anti squeal. Bob
  12. Folks: I am replacing the rear pads on my 2011 Subaru Legacy Premium. My local parts store supplied me with Bendix SBC 1124 (Stop by Bendix) which includes hardware. On examining the contents, there are abutment clips included, but no shims that attach to the pads. The parts store says they are not required. What is the downside of not using shims on the pads. I notice that if I bought replacement kit from Subaru, that shims are included. Comments? Bob
  13. Happy Ending (for a change!). The dealer contacted me and replaced the passenger bag in an afternoon. No mess, no spare parts left behind, nothing busted. Yeah!
  14. Folks: I asked the dealer for a loaner/rental to go on our vacation. They balked at that, but then 'magically' said that they could now order the parts and will try to have it installed before I leave. Ten days and counting! Bob
  15. The letter I received from Subaru states: "An inflator rupture may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag......which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants." In light of this warning, I am not sure the insurance company would object. If they do, then the vehicle is not usable and I should be supplied with a replacement.
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