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  1. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    I just ordered this kit and will also be replacing the front control arm bushings, sway bar bushings and rear diff bushings from this same brand. For anyone who has changed to polyurethane bushings (bonus points if you’ve used this exact brand), tell me how the handling changed. Any new noises...
  2. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hey folks, My Outback has been in the NE USA all its life, so there's more than usual rust on her. 166 000 miles on the clock. Recently the engine light would flash at high rpms (getting thrills on open roads), and then it flashed a few times and stayed on under those conditions. It brings up...
  3. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    I have an '06 2.5i Outback, 170k miles, spent most of life in rust belt. Rear bushings on front control arms are really bad. Ball joint boots are good and no play in ball joints. Also, I couldn't budge either pinch bolt. I tried multiple days of penetrant, tapping with drift, heating with...
  4. Lighting, Electrical & Electronics
    Started with cold weather non-start at around -15F temp. Thought battery was dead so put on trickle charger, kept getting a fault / error... before getting a new battery I found severely corroded positive cable terminal end (clamp). Battery charged just fine indoors straight to the posts, so I...
  5. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    My 2 FOBs are... well... weird. 2009 3.0R / LL Bean Automatic. One is just on the fritz. If I leave the battery in, it'll randomly send certain functions. At first it was lock which was fine, last time I woke up at 5am to the panic alarm. No idea what's going on there. FOB #1 mostly I can get...
  6. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    hey, I just got my first car, being an outback, and I love it. but the fact the front end of the car makes more noise than the exhaust is moderately frustrating to me lmao, so I was wondering what's the easiest way to get a nicer exhaust note? I'm not looking for wrx levels of rumble, but...
  7. Lighting, Electrical & Electronics
    Hi all, Thinking of purchasing a single zone av panel from avojdm and a double din HU to install on my 2008 Outback (RHD). Is there a good guide out there? Struggling to find one that fits my car. I haven't done this before so want something to follow Cheers
  8. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    2005 OUTBACK 2.5I 4AT CALI EMISSIONS VIN: 4S4BP61C057390298 205k miles We had Head Gaskets done about 6 years back. We had a P0420 code, too. Through process of elimination starting with the cheaper and easier parts to replace, mechanic replaced all 5 o2 sensors and P0420 code remained. We...
  9. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    I spent some time researching this problem and looking under car, but trying to find likely source of new sound. Car: Subaru Outback 2008 2.5 4EAT. 145K miles. Repair done: new OEM ball joints, MOOG front sway bar bushings, both CV axles (I pulled OEM axles from pick-a-part. Those boots were...
  10. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    2005 Outback XT Limited Turbo A/T - The front and rear cats are rusted out and the parts are 6500 and 3000 which I verified. The dealer was nice and didn't charge me anything and said to find an aftermarket part which has been a nightmare. My daughter is using the car for her senior yr at...
  11. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hi all, I'm debating taking a step up in my limited mechanic experience and installing my new front strut assemblies myself. On my 2008 H6 LL Bean. I found a mechanic who can install them for me for a decent price (and more importantly lets me bring my own parts), but going to see if I can find...
  12. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hi all, My 2008 LL Bean H6 (150k miles) needs some front end work. Looking for advice on what to do at the same time vs. separately (to spread the cost out). Front right (passenger) coil spring is cracked. Front left lower ball joint has some play, but could easily ride out the Fall or even the...
  13. Engine & Drivetrain
    ‘08 3.0R L.L.Bean with ~158,000miles A few things going on and wondering if they’re related at all. 1. Baby bird chirp behind center console (no birds present) 2. Running hot and close to overheating when driving uphill in the summer - only reason it doesn’t overheat is we pull over or turn...
  14. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    My 2005 Outback (automatic) has been experiencing torque binding since I bought it in February, luckily I havent driven it too much since I purchased it, but I'm unsure how long it had the issue before purchase. The car is just under 216k miles. I've been looking for a few days now for a...
  15. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    TL;DR: AC blows warm; clutch and fans operate as expected. Recent o-rings, expansion valve replacements, evactuation, and recharge via low-side port 14oz per FTM. Static pressure checked several times seems close to expected. (e.,g. 83F, 96psi today). Compressor draws vaccum, BUT. at 83F, Low...
  16. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hello, I have a manual 07 outback wagon base model that has a no start condition. I'll describe everything that I can think of some of which may be irrelevant but want to disclose nonetheless. Went on a couple of road trips prior to this occurring and everything was fine except the AC would...
  17. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hi all, My airbag light comes intermittently. The dealer diagnosed it and found Code 26. Their explanation: the light that comes on to indicate the passenger airbag is activated is failing. They said it's just the indicator light so the airbag should still operate, but they could not say 100%...
  18. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hi all, been reading up on the forums but haven't found anything thats been very promising. I'm getting a combination of an occasional stall on hot start up and low idle, with an occasional P2096 code. Haven't read of anyone getting the O2 code in conjunction with a warm stall. Just went...
  19. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hi all, having an infrequent issue that seems worth addressing sooner than later Occasionally (a couple time a month?) the car won't start momentarily. 2 scenarios: Turning the key has no impact, os possibly one electrical click Turning the car and the car starts to turn over (6 fires, which...
  20. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hello fellow community, I've just gotten an outback and have been enjoying it very much so, but I've notice when going high speeds the car bounces really hard. I've been wanting to replace the suspension but am on the fence with oem parts or aftermarket parts. i would to lower it maybe an...
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