OCDetails Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Mine is still running fine after the dealership did the fix on it. It's been a week or two now and the 'always on fan' problem hasn't come back. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Good gawd thats ridiculas.....I drop mine off tomorrow, they said about 1.5 houres to replace ECM. I'll let you all know how it turns out. Yeah. Bloomington Subaru has really pissed me off. I was really tempted to take my loaner to Chicago just for the sake of piling unnecessary miles on it. We'll see how things turn out today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Looks like my problem is going to be fixed. There are as of now, 3 cars with this problem here! I'm taking the car to the dealer so they can open a work order for this and order the ECU/Relays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbutt Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I am taking mine in tomorrow to get the fan fixed and the cruise control. It is the third time for the cruise control- they better have a fix for it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatman Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 All went well with the fan fix. I feel no difference in performance or see better gas millage as some with the fix have stated.......I'm just glad for the sillence. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfly17 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 if im heavily modified can i still bring the dealer to get this fixed? or will he deny me. cuz i dont have the time to bring my car in and then have them tell me they won't take care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwood Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 ^ you need to talk to someone there and try and find out if they are mod-friendly. a reasonable person shd be able to see that this is not related to normal mods. getting out of the legacy game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyhuff Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Just got it back from dealer, Cooling fan has not come on yet....After long drive, climate control use ect. I tried to force it to come, to test functionality, but it hasn't. I also had the seat belt chime disable and expected it to return after the ECU was supposedly changed, but it is still disabled. Anybody have the same experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Hmm. And the Work Order says they replaced the ECU? Maybee they switched out the relays OR copied the parameters when reprograming the key fobs/beepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Just got it back from dealer, Cooling fan has not come on yet....After long drive, climate control use ect. I tried to force it to come, to test functionality, but it hasn't. I also had the seat belt chime disable and expected it to return after the ECU was supposedly changed, but it is still disabled. Anybody have the same experience? Seat belt is still disabled, alarm is still set to same functionality, trip computers were all the same as was the MPG computer. It's probably fine. I notice now that if I do hear the fan come on, it's only for a couple seconds at a time at a light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilh Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 The ECU isn't the only computer in the car. I suspect many of those other things are stored in the Body Integrated Unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyBlitzen Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 1st Run: 05 Legacy GT 5 speed Limited Wagon. I have replaced the clutch. 20k. I burn through 1.5 qts oil every 4k miles. I have replaced the ECU. I have replaced the Relay. AND THE DAMN FAN still stays on constantly...!!! (it's pretty bad when the neighbor kid asks why my engine sounds so loud idling in the driveway) I just heard back from my Subaru Advisor. SOA has no idea how to fix this problem. So...there is your answer guys. *Subaru has no idea* That makes me feel just great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 1st Run: 05 Legacy GT 5 speed Limited Wagon. I have replaced the clutch. 20k. I burn through 1.5 qts oil every 4k miles. I have replaced the ECU. I have replaced the Relay. AND THE DAMN FAN still stays on constantly...!!! (it's pretty bad when the neighbor kid asks why my engine sounds so loud idling in the driveway) I just heard back from my Subaru Advisor. SOA has no idea how to fix this problem. So...there is your answer guys. *Subaru has no idea* That makes me feel just great. Check some of the earlier posts in this thread. They may have replaced the ECU with an earlier version that does not incorporate the internal fix that was made by the manufacturer. "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 "If I only had a brain".....My car is at Metric Subaru waiting for the ECU. Finally getting around to getting this fixed. "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatman Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Mine was fixed succsesfully so far, had the ECU replaced only, no relays. AP wont recognize new computer so it got sent back to COBB for a fix also. I'll keep you all updated on that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Great...I guess I can't get my pro-tune now until i send my AP back too. "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 Well, my fans are stuck on again, at least that's what my wife stated. Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. This will be the 3rd ECU replacement, the last time was Sept of 05. Anyone having anything different replaced besides these items? Unit AY-EGI #22611AJ17C (1)Relay AY 1M #82501AG05A (1)Relay AY #82501FE010 (1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 isn't it considered lemon after 3 attempts to fix the same problem? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 Not sure. Maybe they'll give a SpecB to replace it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 07 specB has got some new stuff... This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 isn't it considered lemon after 3 attempts to fix the same problem? Only if it is in the first 12 months on a new car. It has to affect the safety or value of the car too. If you go in three times to have your wiper blades replaced under warranty then they aren't going to buy your car back. I seriously doubt the fan being on affects the safety or the value. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbwillis Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Id love to have the dealer/SOA have to replace a motor because it overheated due to a failed fan that was stuck on for months...maybe that would get them moving on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Well I only had my ECU replaced. No relays where replaced though. Also my AP still works too. I'll report back in a few months. "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eles1 Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 1st Run: 05 Legacy GT 5 speed Limited Wagon. I have replaced the clutch. 20k. I burn through 1.5 qts oil every 4k miles. I have replaced the ECU. I have replaced the Relay. AND THE DAMN FAN still stays on constantly...!!! (it's pretty bad when the neighbor kid asks why my engine sounds so loud idling in the driveway) I just heard back from my Subaru Advisor. SOA has no idea how to fix this problem. So...there is your answer guys. *Subaru has no idea* That makes me feel just great. A new ECU fixed my problem (no new relays were required). I suspect the replacement ECU you received may not have been the newest version. My Dealership told me they were up to revision "D". That means there are at least three previous iterations out there. I would keep taking it back until they correct the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 It makes sense that only the ECU would need replacement. Relays are electromechanical devices which don't think for themselves...or at all for that matter. I'm scheduled for a service appointment next Wednesday, but my dealer claims to never have seen this problem before. I'm hoping they need to order a new ECU rather than have an old version on a shelf in the parts department. Are the ECUs marked in any way so you can tell which iteration has been installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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