Pinchcliff Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Hi, just bought an 04 outback that I'm delighted with however the clock computer thing is totally dead, is this a common fault and are they readly available. Thanks. Jeff.
david1972 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 eBay or a breaker would be your best bet. Have you checked that it isn't just a loose wire or blown fuse first though? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Pinchcliff Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 no but it's going in for a big service on Monday, I'll get them to have a look.
mart360 Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Are you refering to the one in the dash - which does your mileage etc? Or the one in the centre cubby which covers temp etc The one in the dash, usually gives an error display when defective The one in the centre cubby is a known failure item. One cause is a dry joint on resistor 19, resoldering can sometimes cure it .... They turn up on the bay, but can cost almost as much as a replacement. There is a workaround if you do a search, in the forum i found a way to use a non uk spec part :) I also believe the guy who repairs SAAB SID displays has now started to cover this display too .... if i recall it was between £50-100 for the SAAB SID unit so may be a comparible price Mart
Pinchcliff Posted June 13, 2015 Author Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks Mart, it's the one in the centre of the dash below where the sat nav would go if it was fitted (which it isn't). it's totally dead. I'm aware they appear to be a known failure, there is one currently on the Bay at £90ish which seems a bit steep, I'm not desperately upset it doesn't work but it would be nice to have the car right. Jeff.
mart360 Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks Mart, it's the one in the centre of the dash below where the sat nav would go if it was fitted (which it isn't). it's totally dead. I'm aware they appear to be a known failure, there is one currently on the Bay at £90ish which seems a bit steep, I'm not desperately upset it doesn't work but it would be nice to have the car right. Jeff. I paid £26 for mine .... do a search, :) or for £45 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-LEGACY-CLOCK-DISPLAY-UNIT-WORLDWIDE-REPAIR-SERVICE-/121432851572 Mart
Pinchcliff Posted June 13, 2015 Author Posted June 13, 2015 Once again Mart thanks, the bay link will definitely be route I'll take, I'll ring him on Monday. Out of interest how do you remove them? I'm relatively ok with the spanners but never worked on Subs so be grateful for any tips. Jeff.
mart360 Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 You need to put a trim removal tool (thin piece of plastic) between the box and the dash panel (where the seam around the part is effectivly) one you pop the tool in you can pull the unit out ... 2 conections normally light & multi plug Mart
Pinchcliff Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 thanks, I'll have a go on Tuesday, car in for big service today, needs 2 x CV joints, timing belt + tensioners, brake pads all round plus standard service parts so expecting a big bill, should be sorted for a while when I gat it back/
stants Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 I hope it's gone to a specialist as opposed to a main dealer
Pinchcliff Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 yea it's gone to small local garage that are very familiar with Subaru's, they rebuild Suub rally car engines so I think they should know there stuff. 1
stants Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Thank goodness ☺ nearly had a heart attack the 1st time I called my main dealer up for a couple of prices Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk
Pinchcliff Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 Still expecting a bill of around £750 + but hopefully the car should be spot on after this, love how the car performs and feels so I'm quite happy to spend a few quid getting it how I want it. Jeff.
Pinchcliff Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 picked the car up today ...£1150 for the service plus lots of extras, sounds a lot but it had pretty much everything done and runes like a dream now, hopefully the next service will be simply fluids and filters. Jeff.
david1972 Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Oooff [emoji54] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
mart360 Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Wow, thats a hefty bill, What did you get for that? Mart
Pinchcliff Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 A lot, 2 x CV Joints, Timing Belt + Tensioners, brake pads all round as well as work to free off seized callipers, 2 x rear tyres , spark plugs and full service which included quite a few other bits and bobs. The did have my bottom jaw on the floor but it's been a fair bit of graft fro the garage and they have fitted few shiny bits. Jeff.
Pinchcliff Posted June 29, 2015 Author Posted June 29, 2015 Sent my clock / computer away for repair to the place Mart suggested (see eBay link above) super fast turnaround and it now works a treat. Seems a top bloke too.
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