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Why won't my car shift out of park? This ussually happens after the care has not been driven overnight.Michel - 1997 Subaru Legacy - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/11/2012If you over ride the shift it will come out of park and into gear but otherwise you can't even push in the button to shift. Also the shifter will slide between gears once out of park without pusking in the button didn't think it was supposed to do this if it is ... -
How much would it cost to replace the clutch at a repair shop?Stehen - 2002 Subaru Legacy - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/11/2012-
4/11/2012 EG9 K20A3To replace a clutch it will probably cost you around $140-$190. It really depends on what kind of car it is.
Use " Find a Shop" tab above and make a couple of phone calls or use negotiator and they will do the calling for you.
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Slow acceleration after shifting,southsounder509 - 1993 Subaru Legacy - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/10/2012sometimes stalls when shifting but engine is strong in natural -
Why Does my Subaru Legacy rev but not speed up when I press on the gas?jkayd - 1992 Subaru Legacy - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 4/4/2012I have a 1992 automatic Subaru Legacy Wagon LS 4x4. When I first start the car and begin to push on the gas to speed up the engine will rev but the car will not speed up. If I let off the gas and press again it will work fine. It only does it when I am coming from ...-
4/4/2012 colinyour gearbox is past its sell by date time to trade it in quick or fit a manual gearbox ,How about a nice ford transit diesel with manual gearbox and become a white van man UK style
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Need advice on a clutch related issuejcm1116 - 2008 Subaru Impreza - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 3/30/2012Today out of nowhere I came to a stop light, when I tried pulling forward my clutch became instantly stiff and would just rev up as I stepped on the gas, it was fine all day and like I said this literally happened by just coming to a stop, is this my clutch or ...-
3/15/2012 Spoon SportsNice car chief. Thank God you dont own an automatic, its a waste of the Impreza's abilities.
Try bleed the clutch system and grease the clutch slave cylinder ball area that meets the transmission fork.
3/16/2012 jcm1116it basically slips as soon as you accelerate, the clutch is stiff and it doesn't feel like its engaging, coming to a stop it just took a dump. -
3/16/2012 Spoon SportsIn my experience, a clutch slipping is a sign that you need to replace the clutch parts (pressure plate, clutch disc, throwout bearing).
However, for the stiffness, it sounds to me as though you have dislodged the clutch arm of the ball pin inside the gearbox this means its not pushing your thrust bearing properly it can be put back in place by jacking the car up and pull the rubber back look inside the bell housing of the gearbox and you can see where it needs to be
3/16/2012 jcm1116I will definitely give it a try and let you know, hopefully it's that simple. and the reservoir seems to be moving a lot more than it should when you press the clutch in, its basically a creaking noise. -
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I'm having trouble accelerating in my vehicle.jconway4106 - 2004 Subaru Impreza - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 3/28/2012The car has about 150k miles on it and I recently had the serpentine and timing belts replaced. I'm not having any issues starting the car or shifting gears, but about a month ago the car started "over-reving" when I pressed on the accelerator, like the clutch is ...-
3/28/2012 Bill750 good , slipping bad. Means transmission is wearing out. You could try some additive like no-slip to see if helps and to diagnose. Not a cure though. Could be ready for a rebuild.
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Have a rumble/vibration at 55 t0 60 mph that occurs with no warning and only happens occasionally ??Igar - 2006 Subaru Baja - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 3/27/201245k miles. Transfer case replaced under warranty about a year ago. Every thing seems to be 100% , no warning lights etc. Is it possible the new T-case is flawed ? Problem started a few months after installation. The rumble/vibration starts and ends without warning. ... -
Sometimes my car looses power when i turndave - 1993 Subaru Legacy - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 3/14/2012when i turn my car looses power and sounds like it wants to die. it has never actually died jsut sounds sluggish. when this happens if i put it into park and turn my car off there is a klunk noise and my car rolls back slightly.-
3/14/2012 orgcrewtest your power steering switch when u turn the swith tells the computer adjust throttle air fuel ratio if the switch is bad its not telling the computer the right signals
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When ordering a Clutch Kit, is there additional parts i should purchase?Jan - 1990 Subaru Justy - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 3/12/2012I am needing to replace the clutch in my justy, along with the clutch replacement is there anything else i should replace that coinside with the clutch? or that should be replaced while i am in there and have things apart?-
3/12/2012 JimmThe clutch kit will usually come with; the clutch friction disc, the clutch throwout bearing, a new clutch pressure plate assembly, and the clutch alignment tool - everything should be included in the kit.
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Signs of Transmission Failing?Tom B - 2005 Subaru Impreza - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/22/2012i have an 05 subaru outback sport anf my check engine light seems to come on every time i accelerate heavily or for a long period of time. believe me i dont strain this car, but it complains like i do. the light will stay on for a certain amount of time (usually ...-
2/22/2012 Spoon SportsTake a look underneath your car, if you see any wet spots or stains on the ground, then something is leaking. Any sort of leak is a sign that something not good is going on, but if the stain is red in color, then the leak is most likely coming from your transmission. If it is only a few drops, then you have some time before you should have it checked, it is not urgent right now, but it could become a major problem.
Even if you have not noticed a leak under the car, if you do notice that your fluid levels have dropped, then by all means, check them. The transmission fluid should be a translucent red color, if it has a cloudy or muddy color, or has a burnt smell to it, that means that the fluid needs to be changed.
If you feel vibrations when you are shifting gears, or if the car seems to stutter and drag through a gear shift, this is a clear sign of trouble. The problem could be something minor, like you are low on fluid, or it could be more serious, like damaged transmission cables.
Your transmission should be able to run smoothly and in relative silence. Any sort of whiny or grinding noise that seems to be coming from under the floorboards, is a severe cause for concern. This could indicate that there is a problem with the gears, or with the valves.
An overheating transmission is the worst hint that you can encounter, because at this point, it means that your car has already shown you all the other hints, and you either missed them completely, or did not know what they meant. Overheating is a clear sign of quite a few potential problems. From a solenoid that is damaged, to a restriction in the oil cooler. The only option left to you by the time this occurs, is to take your car in to be serviced.
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In getting a tap tap tap noise when making right hand turns while accelerating.daxid - 2002 Subaru Forester - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/21/2012sounds like it's coming from the front end. most prevelant in 2nd gear.-
2/21/2012 rickSounds like a CV joint in one of the drive axles . Only way to fix is replace axle . Do yourself about $100 bucks . Take it in to shop about $400 .
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CAR WILL NOT STAY ON. AS SOON AS I TURN ON THE CAR IT TAKES AT LEAST 10 MINUTES TO SHUT OFF. GAUGES AND ALARM DONT WORKelizaldi27 - 1992 Subaru SVX - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/17/2012EVERYTHING ON THE CAR WORKS. A.C. WORKS GREAT RADIO AS WELL AS EVERYTHING ELSE ON THE CAR EXCEPT FOR THE GAUGES AND ALARM. THE ALARM GOES OF WHENEVER YOU FIRST TURN ON THE CAR. AFTER THAT HAPPENS THE CAR TAKES ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO SHUT OFF. GAUGES DO NOT WORK AS ... -
What can cause heavy vibrations & hard knocking coming from the front end?PatrickB - 1998 Subaru Legacy - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/11/2012Major vibrations and strong knocking coming from the front end felt at the wheel and just about throughout the car,axle assembly is good on both sides had it checked.-
2/7/2012 Spoon SportsAxles are the least of your concerns for vibrations and knocking. Its your shocks absorbers and bushings that needs to be checked. Who knows it might even be your control arms.
Get back to me once you get the part that neds to be changed, I MIGHT have a manual lying here somewhere. -
2/11/2012 JenothyI had this issue - in my case, it was the driver shaft. It caused a strong knock that could be felt in front. -
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My forester takes long to pick acceleration when you step on the gas. its like something is stopping it.kato - 1998 Subaru Forester - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/4/2012it happens when am moving. i step on the gas then its like not fully accelerating then after i let go it releases and accelerates and this occurs every time i try to accelerate. -
When I turn the steering wheel completely to one side the car begins to skip and not move smooth, what is causing this?dana - 1996 Subaru Legacy - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/3/2012It does not happen when I disable the awd.