Ghengismong Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hello all, I hit 150k on my 5th gen legacy automatic. About 3 mo ago, it started to stall out when I came to a hard stop. And slowing starting stalling out when I slowly came to a stop. It would happen intermittently. Took it in and they ran a diagnostic at the dealer and everything checked ok. Still happening, I took it to another mechanic and the car checked out. What are these mechanics missing? What are they not checking other than my car!?!? Thanks in advanced! Still love my subie. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Moved to 5th Gen section. The answer is there. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 https://www.google.com/search?q=engine+stalling+when+slowing+down+site%3Alegacygt.com&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS493US493&oq=engine+stalling+when+slowing+down+site%3Alegacygt.com&aqs=chrome..69i57.14513j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=engine+stalling+cvt+site:legacygt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 you need a new transmission... good luck with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 It sounds like the torque converter isn't unlocking which happens with some 2010's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 you need a new transmission... good luck with that... Very helpful. :shakeshead: He doesn't need a new tyranny if the torque converter is the culprit, which is pretty likely given his symptom. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I guess you missed all of the threads where people had them replaced only to have the transmission fail again at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I guess you missed all of the threads where people had them replaced only to have the transmission fail again at a later date. Yes we did. Can you post them up... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghengismong Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Thanks for all the replies!! I've been reading through the archive of notes about this situation. I haven't found the part where people needed to replace the gen1 cvt tranny on the 5thgens yet. Still reading. And of course the dealer says they can't replicate what I'm talking about. Well I says to them, did you try taking it out for a spin? Crickets... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghengismong Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Side note: so if this issue ends up being too costly...I am a huge fan of the gen5 look do I look for a used gen5 lgt or do I go 5th gen 3.6 and if so does the 3.6 come in manual? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 The 3.6R only comes with an automagic (not CVT) transmission. The LGT only comes in manual. If you're even considering moving to a LGT, I suggest you start looking immediately to get an idea of the conditions and prices available. The number of cars being available has been picking up lately as people begin looking to replacing their 5-7 year old car, but they're still pretty rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghengismong Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 The 3.6R only comes with an automagic (not CVT) transmission. The LGT only comes in manual. If you're even considering moving to a LGT, I suggest you start looking immediately to get an idea of the conditions and prices available. The number of cars being available has been picking up lately as people begin looking to replacing their 5-7 year old car, but they're still pretty rare. I've been looking! There are none in Cali for sale. Colorado and Florida are the 2 places that have some lgt for sale. They all have 80k more miles. Wanted to know if a 5th 3.6 was worth it or should I go all out for the lgt? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 This one is on the forum and I think it's even in your area of CA. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/ca-highland-92346-2011-subaru-legacy-gt-limited-262195.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I've been looking! There are none in Cali for sale. Colorado and Florida are the 2 places that have some lgt for sale. They all have 80k more miles. Wanted to know if a 5th 3.6 was worth it or should I go all out for the lgt? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Depends completely on you and what is important to you. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy292000 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Just to be clear: it is not like LGT has a no issues record. Search and you shall find. Not really discouraging the move but realize that both cars can develop issues and you might be switching one set of issues for the other. Not to mention that you are likely going to be unable to get rid of the current car if it is stalling at every stop so you'll need to replace the torque converter anyway (you are looking at about $2000, I think, unless you can get Subaru to go 50:50 with you). Our Legacy has been developing this also but its not there quite yet. I am waiting for it to stall one more time (it keeps threatening to) when I'll have to addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 The biggest issue the LGT has is the inevitable quest for more and more power the enablers on this forum will send you on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Just to be clear: it is not like every other car model on the planet has a no issues record. Search and you shall find. Not really discouraging the move but realize that both cars can develop issues and you might be switching one set of issues for the other. ftfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghengismong Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Just to be clear: it is not like LGT has a no issues record. Search and you shall find. Not really discouraging the move but realize that both cars can develop issues and you might be switching one set of issues for the other. Not to mention that you are likely going to be unable to get rid of the current car if it is stalling at every stop so you'll need to replace the torque converter anyway (you are looking at about $2000, I think, unless you can get Subaru to go 50:50 with you). Our Legacy has been developing this also but its not there quite yet. I am waiting for it to stall one more time (it keeps threatening to) when I'll have to addressed. It is the torque converter and 2k to fix!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghengismong Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Thanks for all the replies...what reallly matters to me is the functional hood scoop. That's all I really want in addition to having a rad car. I feel like such a poser if I had a non functioning hood scoop. Opinions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 You could always just get some "stance-life" stickers maybe throw a "type-R" sticker on there couple of "Vtec" ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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