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by harlock
Thu May 12, 2005 6:52 pm
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: Radio turning on by itself (with the help of the sun)
Replies: 5
Views: 855

Not so haunted after all

I'm at the dealer right now. They have internet for waiting customers (Thanks Brad!) I was told it is a known problem. Apparently the sensor detecting if a CD is inserted might be too sensitive. The sun would hit the sensor and the radio would think that a CD is being inserted, even if a CD is alrea...
by harlock
Mon May 09, 2005 11:00 pm
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: Radio turning on by itself (with the help of the sun)
Replies: 5
Views: 855

No it would do it as soon as the sun shines on it. I doubt it would be heat, since it was OFF few minutes before it turns on by itself.

Plain strange. Gotta call my salesman.
by harlock
Mon May 09, 2005 2:46 am
Forum: Body, Chassis and Interior
Topic: Radio turning on by itself (with the help of the sun)
Replies: 5
Views: 855

Radio turning on by itself (with the help of the sun)

Hi guys, I swapped my old Legacy LS 93 for a brand spanking new Legacy 2.5i 2005. Many times I realized that my radio would turn on by itself. It would only occur when the driver window is down and when the sun shines directly on the instrument cluster / radio. I never noticed that when the window w...
by harlock
Sat Feb 19, 2005 3:34 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: "Grounding mod" - Major Improvements!
Replies: 75
Views: 30450

Grounding mod? Why not.

Hi guys, My "Subarusted" got few problems starting when cold. But not always... ARGH :( Anyway I was suspecting either the following: - Engine coolant temp going to ECU or wires between them - Idle air solenoid sticking - Accelerator position sensor, more specifically the idle switch Somet...