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Famouspork

06-03-2009 05:35 AM

speedometer dead and flashing light

I just had my car fixed and yet another trouble pops up.
The speedometer called it quits yesterday.
And when i start the car, the 'power' light flashes 16 times (16 short blinks)
did this happen to anyone?

Hocrest

06-03-2009 06:09 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

Either the front speed sensor or the drive gears for it inside of the front diff.

Hopefully it's the speed sensor, do a search you'll find posts on how to diagnose the problem.

Famouspork

06-03-2009 06:35 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

thanks a lot

ShiuludeSVX

06-16-2009 08:59 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

Quote:

Originally Posted by Famouspork (Post 603732)

I've got the 16 code but nothing else. I do notice that my mileage has changed, so I will have to yank into things this weekend to find out.

1986nate

06-16-2009 09:18 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

The 16 flashes on start up is not a code. It means that there are Transmission error codes stored and you need to go through the process of getting them.

Famouspork

06-16-2009 10:55 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

well, not far from it, my front diff is broken

shelfy

06-16-2009 11:03 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

Quote:

Originally Posted by Famouspork (Post 605421)

well, not far from it, my front diff is broken

that's exactly what happened to me.

SoCal LS-L

06-16-2009 12:31 PM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelfy (Post 605423)

that's exactly what happened to me.

"That'll happen" ??

Famouspork

06-17-2009 01:17 PM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

Car's been sitting for almost two weeks, just when summertime is here..aaarg I need to fix it asap.
I need to know if the drivetrain from a 92 5sp legacy will work on my car, my friend would let the whole car go for cheap..that or a 98 5sp forester

1986nate

06-17-2009 01:48 PM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

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Originally Posted by Famouspork (Post 605584)

Either one will work

Famouspork

06-18-2009 08:42 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

That is awesome
are the driveshafts compatible? I heard you haev to shorten it by 2 inches or something like that..

1986nate

06-21-2009 10:53 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

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Originally Posted by Famouspork (Post 605685)

That is awesome
are the driveshafts compatible? I heard you haev to shorten it by 2 inches or something like that..

actually you need to lengthen it by around that much

Famouspork

06-22-2009 10:44 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

ok , I found a 400$ legacy, all rusted but mechanics okay..
Around how much will it cost to have the job done?

1986nate

06-22-2009 11:02 AM

Re: speedometer dead and flashing light

Quote:

Originally Posted by Famouspork (Post 606185)

ok , I found a 400$ legacy, all rusted but mechanics okay..
Around how much will it cost to have the job done?

Just purchase the kit from All We'll Drive. Save yourself the hastle. PM Tomssvx or Mike 621:)

If you do that, and know someone who can weld just a bit, it is all pretty straight forward.

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