brooktroutballer Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 HI, I just bought a legacy and have a few problems. First problem: There seems to be a missing wire plug etc. on my passenger headlight area (see pic) The drivers side is totally different and blinker/ light works fine on the drivers side. The headlight plug is there and the blinker wire/bulb is there. I just have this extra plug? Is this supposed to be empty? Neither the blinker or headlight works on the passenger side. If this is supposed to not have a plug in it for some reason, does anyone have any idea what could be causing the light to not work? I have checked all fuses and that is not the issue. http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss195/brooktroutballer/003.jpg I also will need a new water pump and timing belt. Kind of a pain in the butt I understand. How much will this cost and could I do it myself? I am not terrible car mechanically inclined. thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 That plug is supposed to be empty. It doesnt do anything on the usdm cars. If both the blinker and headlight dont work on the same side, you may just have to make sure everything is grounded correctly. Also see if any loose wires have a home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooktroutballer Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Thanks for that info. I was able to get the headlight to work and the blinker side light to work. I cannot get the blinker to blink though. I am getting closer to having a legal car though. I appreciate the quick response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooktroutballer Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have still not resolved my blinker issue. Although I did tackle today the timing belt and the water pump. About 150 for the parts and tools needed. A pretty serious project!!! I changed a bunch of hoses and whatnot. I feel good about it. Mechanics like to charge( around here anyway) 500 for this job. I had a slight issue with the car overheating after I first added coolant. All went well while at idle, when I started driving it overheated quickly. I burped the radiator and all is well now, so far! Once I started driving it a bit I realized I need a rear wheel bearing, not too thrilled about that, although I cannot believe it will be all that bad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Awesome, man! How's it feel saving $350? And now you have tools you can reuse. Tip: They have a small cap/vent hole on the left side of the radiator too. It's a square bolt with a screwdriver hole. If you take that off while you're filling it it will fill a lot more evenly and with less air in the system. The wheel bearings need to be hydraulicly (not sure if that's a word) pressed out and back in. It cost me $80 for the part and labor. At that point it may have been cheaper to get a new hub haha If it can be done by yourself let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooktroutballer Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 It turned out to be a project I did not want to tackle (the wheel bearing) mechanic says it will be 70 labor plus the parts. Pretty reasonable IMO. I hope that this is all the car needs. I seem to be getting close to having a well running legacy. Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Sounds reasonable to me. See how much a new hub will be from Autozone or something first though. It may be cheaper. Awesome dude! I'm happy for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty10 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow, fixing your own water pump! That'd be way, way beyond my capabilities. I'm still at the fuse box stage, for the most part. When I first got my car brought to the mechanic's, it was the water pump and timing belt that had to be fixed. Sure does make a horrible sound when it's messed up with those issues. Burping a radiator... that makes me laugh, at the visual.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 It's easier with the engine out haha That's when I did mine. Oh, women haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty10 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 777 posts.. you should buy a lottery ticket, LW. Share with your Subie friends when you win big, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Oooooooh. Man, I would, but I never win anything But heck, if I do ever strike it big you guys can all have a new Subaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty10 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I haven't won many things in my life either - mostly because I rarely buy lottery tickets etc - but I consider myself very "lucky", just in the people that I meet and with the adventures I find myself on. I'd like a ruby red coloured Legacy - thanks. (putting in my order early!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Yeah, I dont buy them so the only way I'd win is to find a winning one But at that point I'd just feel bad and have to donate half of it anyway. And that's a good way to look at it, cause Lord knows I've met some interesting people and explored some amazing places I'm gonna need the year too haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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