rockwood Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 We just got a 96 Legacy Wagon, and someone told me that we might be able to disconnect the AWD for the summer months. Anyone know if this is possible and if so, how? He said it may just be a fuse, but that sounds kind of unlikely... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I don't know about the 96 models, but I read somehwere that there is a fuse you take out on the current models to disable it. It is meant to be used when you have a flat and you are using the spare. The reason being so that you don't ruin the AWD system with the spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I would not put much stock in the suggestion to disconnect for the summer. The AWD system may not be designed to operate efficiently with the rear end disconnected electrically. The mechanicals will still be spinning, anyway, rolling with the rear tires. The car was designed to run as AWD All the time. Trust the design. It is not the same as a truck with shiftable 4-wheel drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I would not put much stock in the suggestion to disconnect for the summer. The AWD system may not be designed to operate efficiently with the rear end disconnected electrically. The mechanicals will still be spinning, anyway, rolling with the rear tires. The car was designed to run as AWD All the time. Trust the design. It is not the same as a truck with shiftable 4-wheel drive. +100 If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in CT Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Subaru Drive Magazine: Fall 2005 Maybe you should check your owner's manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 ']Subaru Drive Magazine: Fall 2005 Maybe you should check your owner's manual. OOOH RTFM for the win! If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 ']Subaru Drive Magazine: Fall 2005 Maybe you should check your owner's manual. Indeed. In my 92 SVX and my old 96 Outback, there was an empty "FWD" fuse socket. If you inserted one of the spare fuses into it, a FWD light would come on on the gauge cluster and the car would be in FWD mode, although it's recommended only for emergency situations. phoenix96 2006 Legacy GT Ltd · 2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd · 1992 SVX 2006 Outback 3.0R VDC · 2009 Forester 2.5X 2002 Outback VDC · 1996 Outback 2.5L · 1986 GL-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Isn't this feature only for auto trannies? "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuxtaGT Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 My understanding of this fuse from my 96 outback was for diagnostic, and emissions purposes ONLY, and was not to be driven on the road like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
some6uy008 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 My question would be, why would you want to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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