2005 Subaru Outback-Headlight Erratic-Inoperative

This 2005 Subaru Outback came in with the complaint that the passenger side low beam headlight worked sometimes and sometimes not. The customer stated that the bulb and harness had both been replaced a year or so ago. Accessing the bulb requires removing the air intake duct work. It is held in place by a … Continue reading “2005 Subaru Outback-Headlight Erratic-Inoperative”

1990 Subaru Legacy L, Battery Goes Dead

This 1990 Subaru Legacy L came in with the complaint that the battery would go dead while the vehicle sat for a couple of days. This little Subaru had been to two other shops including a dealership without having the problem resolved. The battery had been replaced three times and the seat belt retractor motors … Continue reading “1990 Subaru Legacy L, Battery Goes Dead”

2004 Subaru Legacy, Replacing Blown Instrument Cluster Bulbs

This 2004 Subaru Legacy came in with the complaint that some of the back lighting bulbs for the instrument cluster were blown out. The way that the covers are assembled dictates that I had to start with removing the shifter trim panel. It just lifts up and is only held in place by spring clips. … Continue reading “2004 Subaru Legacy, Replacing Blown Instrument Cluster Bulbs”

1994 Subaru Legacy, Blower Does Not Work

This 1994 Subaru Legacy came in with the complaint that the blower does not work at all. I checked for power at the fuses and battery power was present. I went to the blower motor and checked for power on the black/red wire and it was not present. I started looking for the blower relay. … Continue reading “1994 Subaru Legacy, Blower Does Not Work”

1991 Subaru Loyale, Blows Fuse For Taillights, Parklights

This 1991 Subaru Loyale came in with the complaint that the taillight fuse would blow. It had been in before and no short was present while it was in the shop but this time it was finally there. I removed the exterior lights and inspected the wiring and found absolutely nothing. So I turned my … Continue reading “1991 Subaru Loyale, Blows Fuse For Taillights, Parklights”

Replacing The Contacts And Plunger In A Denso OSGR Starter

To order parts please click here. To see how easy it is to repair your own starter please read on. This post has been a long time coming and it is pretty lengthy. It pertains to repairing the clicks but will not crank sometimes failure found in Denso & Nippondenso Offset Gear Reduction Starters (OSGR) … Continue reading “Replacing The Contacts And Plunger In A Denso OSGR Starter”