Issue: speedo works intermittently, will jump around or go to zero. No check engine light. No other apparent issues with instrument panel. Trip meter displays "Er SP" which I understand is a DTC for "ABSCM/VDCCM information and vehicle speed pulse malfunction".
I don't have any codes yet but plan to do this tonight according to description at: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums...9-how-read-diagnostic-trouble-codes-dtcs.html.
However, I understand that it could be one or a combination of the sensor, modules, harness or the actual meter (thanks to ron917 at: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/15874-speedo-intermitantly-quits.html).
In an attempt to check the connections on the back of the instrument panel I removed the instrument panel (thanks to instructions from JimBNH at: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums...872-taking-apart-dash-instrument-cluster.html). However, I could not pull the instrument panel out far enough to get access to the back of it and I did not want to pull too hard thinking that I may inadvertently disconnect or break something.
Apologies for the long preamble. My question is: Are there detailed instructions somewhere in this forum or elsewhere that can show me how to check speedometer connection, speed pulse sensor, ABS/VDC modules and the harness for proper function? I found plenty of info, threads, youtube vids for earlier generations but not much for the 05-09 generation.
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide!
I don't have any codes yet but plan to do this tonight according to description at: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums...9-how-read-diagnostic-trouble-codes-dtcs.html.
However, I understand that it could be one or a combination of the sensor, modules, harness or the actual meter (thanks to ron917 at: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/15874-speedo-intermitantly-quits.html).
In an attempt to check the connections on the back of the instrument panel I removed the instrument panel (thanks to instructions from JimBNH at: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums...872-taking-apart-dash-instrument-cluster.html). However, I could not pull the instrument panel out far enough to get access to the back of it and I did not want to pull too hard thinking that I may inadvertently disconnect or break something.
Apologies for the long preamble. My question is: Are there detailed instructions somewhere in this forum or elsewhere that can show me how to check speedometer connection, speed pulse sensor, ABS/VDC modules and the harness for proper function? I found plenty of info, threads, youtube vids for earlier generations but not much for the 05-09 generation.
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide!