Its the ultimate drivers gearbox with closely spaced ratios, quick shift action and the strongest gearset yet produced by subaru. Bars leaks products have helped hundreds of thousands of subaru. I assume no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable. Articles with unsourced statements from april 2012 articles with unsourced.
Jun 23, 2019 the response was the 2010 legacy outback that featured the cvt in all those models except for the ones with the h6 engine and the units witgh a manual transmission. Yes, i understand that station wagons are not hip or cool, but this car is not about being hip or cool, but rather being able to get where you want to go up. When i shift the car into gear the idle doesnt decrease and let the car slip into gear as it normally would. Subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic transmission on about 1. The six speed sti box is the best manual transmission subaru has produced so far and is the centrepiece of the subaru performance range. Buying a used 2012 subaru legacy provides you with a reliable, efficient.
Fast and cheap fix for slipping or late engaging subaru 4eat automatic transmissions. Sounds like either way, installing gears or swapping an entire legacy gt 5spd, i would have to open the transmission up. Subaru legacyoutback transmission problems car forums at. Jdm subaru ej20 turbo legacy impreza wrx 5 spd awd transmission ty754vbbba 4. The base legacy is available with a sixspeed manual, which is unusual in this class, as well as a continuously variable transmission cvt. A gt sedan was available, with full leather and automatic transmission only. To see how frequently 2012 subaru legacy problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. In the us market, the 20022005 wrx, 20042005 forester xt, 20042006 baja turbo, and 20052006 legacy gt and outback xt had a precatalytic converter in the jointpipe commonly known as the uppipe. Shop tried cleaning the mass air flow sensor, but it had to be replaced.
The 2010 legacy and outback models offer a sixspeed manual as one of the two transmission options in the base 2. Im referring mostly to the gts sixspeed manual, the only transmission offered. A minor performance problem with the twin turbo was a turbo dead zone. The truth about engine oil consumption subaru of america. When car goes over bumps, transmission twists and lurches. Problem fixed, center differential was bad, replaced with new unit and everything works fine2002 subaru wrx wagon. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. The jointpipe is the pipe that connects the header to the exhaust inlet of the turbocharger. Clutch feel is dandy, but the shifters gates are resistant and overall effort is high. Buy used subaru legacy transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. Subaru continuously variable transmission cvt lemon. Whether you need a remanufactured transmission for a legacy, impreza, justy, baja, outback, or any other model of subaru you may own, chances are certified transmission has it in inventory and ready to ship today.
Only one owner open by appointment only 2012 subaru legacy 2. The most common problem is bearing failure causing the transmission to be. Subaru factory service manuals fsm every model usdmeu. So i have a 98 legacy outback with a bad bearing and hope to replace it with a 98 legacy gt. A few weeks ago the battery light and the exclamation point light came up on my dashboard and a few minutes later the car died no power. Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement. The transmission has started acting strangely and i was wanting to seek advice. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 subaru legacy 2. There is a 1500 rpm blip of the engine during which the car doesnt accelerate. The worst complaints are engine, accessories interior, and ac heater problems. If you install legacy gt 5spd gears, how is it possible to change the final drive ratio to 3.
I took it to the dealership and they advised me that there is existing bulletin describing this behavior and the sensitivity of the 6speed transmission. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Subaru legacyoutback transmission problems page 11 car. Complete manual transmissions for subaru legacy ebay. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. This one owner sporty sedan is equipped with sunroof,heated seats,bluetooth,cd,power seats,alloys,spoiler,remote start with all remotrs and keys,custom weathertech. View and download subaru legacy 2012 service manual online. The 2012 is smooth, comfortable, quiet, powerful a major step forward from my other subarus. See image below, it was 3 months or 3,000 miles innthe first version of the maintenance schedule. I have a 2000 legacy gt wagon with a manual transmission and 76k miles. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
And does it shift fine when using manual from 1st to 2nd. Jdm 20052009 subaru legacy spec b 6 speed awd manual transmission ez30d 3. First of all, i have changed the transmission filter and fluid is full. I just got my first subaru this past november and it was a 2012 3. But somehow its just missing what the stickshift driving experience is all about.
One week into owning it i notice the same jerking that you guys are. Certified transmission has one of the largest supply of subaru transmissions for sale, including but not limited to the m41a, 5eat. So out of the blue without any warning my 2001 subaru legacy gts transmission goes out. Welcome sli members to one of the most thorough cataloged factory service manual collections available for download. Subaru corporation is offering consumers an extended warranty on the continuously variable transmission cvt on approximately 1. However, if you do notice something off about the transmission in your ride, there are some things to look out for.
At stepoff, moreover, clutch slipping is sometimes necessary to. Subaru forester was the first to voluntarily install side air. Theres differences depending on whether the car has a manual mt, 4speed automatic at or 5speed automatic 5a, but otherwise its relatively simple. For a complete overview of all generations, see subaru legacy. Facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1. Legacy stalls when i hit the brakes hard 2012 subaru legacy. To address this issue, youll want to have a professional technician replace your. Subaru is recalling certain model year 20102012 legacy and outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter res accessory, certain model. Do i have differerential or transmission issue awd. When i say locked in 4wd, i mean, like an old truck that you manually lock into 4wd. The legacy was introduced in 1989 to provide subaru a vehicle to compete in the lucrative north american midsize market against the honda accord, toyota camry, mazda 626, and nissan stanza.
Please see the subaru navigation system owners manual for more information on how. Sep 07, 2017 that bulletin said a problem with the torque converter on the 2010 12 outback and legacy models could result in a condition similar to coming to a stop in a manual transmission equipped. Subaru vehicles are among the most reliable and trustworthy on the road, so youre not likely to have any problems with the transmission. Subaru legacy service manual pdf download manualslib. Subaru legacy 5 out of 5 stars 8 product ratings 8 product ratings jdm 20052009 subaru legacy spec b 6 speed awd manual transmission ez30d 3. The legacy has been subarus bestselling car since its inception in 1990. Models come in both automatic and manual transmissions. Critics said the 2012 subaru legacys base fourcylinder engine delivers adequate acceleration, but they preferred the power provided by the available turbocharged four and sixcylinder engines. No, theres no option on any subaru ive seen to select 4wd, but an awd system will manage the power to each wheel, and with an open differential that is sometimes locked as i understand it, it will automatically allow the outside wheel to turn faster than the inside wheel. As the sole gear shifter, the 6m is what makes the. There have been a wide variety of legacy models since that time, including sedan and wagon models as well as the equally popular legacy outback. This is my fifth subaru all of them with manual transmission. Hi all, i have a very annoying problem with my 2001 h6 outback. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
If the clutch in the manual transmission of a legacy starts to go bad. Subaru legacyoutback transmission problems page 3 car. We have 257 2012 subaru legacy vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 331 personal use cars. That bulletin said a problem with the torque converter on the 2010 12 outback and legacy models could result in a condition similar to coming to. Complete manual transmissions for subaru legacy for sale ebay. The legacy has been subaru s bestselling car since its inception in 1990. See realworld subaru legacy transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other subaru legacy owners. Troubleshooting a subaru legacy clutch it still runs. We carry a wideranging catalog of used subaru transmissions for all applications including gas and diesel engines. Theres a difference between oem and aftermarket parts for subaru engines. How to fix an automatic transmission that wont shift replace pressure solenoid, fluid and filter duration. The response was the 2010 legacy outback that featured the cvt in all those models except for the ones with the h6 engine and the units witgh a manual transmission. Subaru built their own fourspeed automatic transmission based on the old. Dont look for subaru to drop the cvt automatic transmission.
After decades of reminding owners to change engine oil every 3,000 miles, engine and oil technologies now allow for up to six month or 6,000mile maintenance intervals. Another symptom of this problem is a clutch pedal that falls all the way to the floor. The 2012 subaru outback ranking is based on its score within the 2012 wagons category. Under load such as encountering a hill, while in 5th gear the car will exhibit a slipping behavior. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 legacy models nationwide. Im certain this will be familiar problem to many, but ever since i got it it has had flat spots right through the rev range and serious hesitation around 3000 to 3500 rpm. A recall was issued for a possible problem with the brake master cylinder. My son just started having the same prob with his 2007 subaru legacy. Subaru designed todays engines to operate longer between oil changes.
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