Grimmrican Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 So my dad picked up a 97 legacy ob today and it's pretty effin mint. Fully loaded, leathers, heated seats the whole works. Now he's seriously at a loss when it comes to cars and when he showed it to me I saw the fwd lamp on. Now this is a crazy assumption but does it mean that he's only driving with only the 2 front wheels?? I peeked under the chassis and did see a rear diff and driveshaft. But that's as far as I could've investigated. Some advice would def help thanx guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 There is a fuse holder under the hood, toward the back of the engine bay on the passenger side marked 'FWD' and I bet there is a fuse in there Pull it out. However its likely that the REASON the fuse is in there (which indeed makes the car FWD only) is because they were hiding some mechanical issues (binding in turns for example.) Take it out and see how she drives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Yea I did see the fwd fuse in there and it seemed good. So I put it back in. Is there supposed to be a fuse in there or no?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 No the fuse is what makes the car FWD. It is meant to ONLY be used for diagnostic purposes or when you get a flat tire to get to a tire shop to fix the blown tire. IIRC subaru recommends to not travel more than 50 miles with the fuse in. -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Good to effin kno. In the morning I'll rip out the fuse and smash it to a billion pieces to ensure it never goes in there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Beware, like stang stated before, it is most likely in there to hide an issue with the AWD system, like blown rear diff, bad u-joints/driveshaft/axles, or torque bind. -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 I'm not worried about that Kuz at least I'll kno what is exactly wrong with it and would start working on it ASAP. I do appreciate ur advice guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted November 9, 2012 I Donated Share Posted November 9, 2012 If you look in the cars OWNERS MANUAL, it covers the FWD fuse.... -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 What owners manual (<_< ) ( >_>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted November 9, 2012 I Donated Share Posted November 9, 2012 The one in the glove box. If its not there you can look in the one that I'm going to sell you for $25 -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Pssh 25$ dollars. Ever heard of google XD but thanx for ur generous offer. My 95 has the manual but I'm pretty sure it don't have the fwd fuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted November 9, 2012 I Donated Share Posted November 9, 2012 If your 95 is an automatic and all wheel drive then it does have the FWD fuse option -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well that'll explain it XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 So I took the fuse of and took it for a spin. And during the turn it does bind. I took it to my buddies tranny shop and he said its either the transfer clutch??? Does that sound rite I forgot lol. And/or the coast clutch. Couple Benjamin's and it'll be good as new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Yeah. It's the transfer clutch most likely (or the solenoid). The clutch pack that splits power front-to-rear gets worn out and needs to be replaced. If you don't replace it, you get that terrible binding in turns and there isn't much you can really do about it. If I recall, back before I was brave enough to work on my car, I paid the stealership to fix it to the tune of $1,200, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted November 9, 2012 I Donated Share Posted November 9, 2012 So I took the fuse of and took it for a spin. And during the turn it does bind. I took it to my buddies tranny shop and he said its either the transfer clutch??? Does that sound rite I forgot lol. And/or the coast clutch. Couple Benjamin's and it'll be good as new 9 out of 10 times its the Duty C Solenoid. Parts from Subaru (3 gaskets and the solenoid) will run you right about $130 - $150 -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Ok good I wasn't sure on proving thanx again guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Ok good I wasn't sure on proving thanx again guys Pricing** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 slow down, if the FWD light comes on it is not the duty c. iy is still working, at least it is working when power is sent to it 100% of the time to create FWD. it could be the clutch discs, and if you open it up to replace them you may as well replace the duty c. it is only about $110 more and you really don't want ot have to go back in again later. but depending on the year and the miles, it could be the trans fluid. is it old and dirty and dark??? do a ''drain and fill'' 3 times with driving in between each. it will cost you 3 gallons of ATF. you do it just like an oil change. remove plug, drain fluid, install plug, add fluid. old and dirty fluid can gum up the duty c valve body and or clutch discs causing binding. in addition to sending power to the rear wheels the clutch is designed to allow slip in between the front and the rear which eliminates binding. change the fluid, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmrican Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 That's actually sounds like the cheapest way to go now rarher than blowing crazy cash. The car does have 233k and we really don't kno the history of the car. Just yesterday I replaced the valve cover gaskets, the alt/ power str belt, pcv valve, spark plugs, wires and a oil change. valve cover gaskets were destroyed and the guy just decided to use the same old gaskets like a retard smh. Belts were just about to pop. So I'm gonna have to assume that the tranny fluid must be bad too. I'll do a drain and refill like u said. Thanx for letting me kno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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