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I was accelerating the other day and all of a sudden i lost all power to the wheels but the engine was still running and whenever i hit the gas it wasnt catching. So i turned the engine off when i pulled over and turned the car off i couldnt turn the car back on, sounds like the starter is engaging but not catching anything. I want to know would it just be the starter wheel or the entire tranny went up?
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Thanks Keith Maybe it is just me |
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I was accelerating and then i lost power to the wheels and the engine was just revving.
The car wouldnt turn back on after turning it off could hear the starter working but didnt seem to catch onto anything I dont know whats wrong, Either the whole transmission is messed or just starter wheel? Anyone have a clue? |
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Sounds like the flexplate let go. The flexplate joins the engine to the trans, just like the flywheel in a manual. I think this is a common problem. However it's a major PAIN to get to. Come monday the Gurus will be back to help you out with how-to's. But just to let you know, either the engine, or the trans has to come most of the way out to fix this.
You picked a bad time to have probs...the weekend of the big Reading Meet. Hope this helps.
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This is what one looks like. http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/use...svxfiles|27762
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well thats good news better than hearing that i'm in the market for a full new tranny. Where can i get another flexplate from? is it specific to this tranny or does it share the same as another suby tranny?
Should i also check and make sure the torque converter is messed? or would it affect it? |
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Shouldnt i still be able to start the engine without the flexplate?
sorry i feel like such a n00b with the questions |
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Flexplate is $30 from subaruparts.com and the reinforcement is about $18, Dealership prices will be a little higher more than likely. |
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If the flexplate is broken/cracked, then no. The Starter's gears are connected to a gear on the Torque Converter and the flexplate is bolted to the Torque converter which is then bolted to the bellhousing of the engine. So basically, starter turns the TC which also turns the flexplate which then turns and starts the motor.
Last edited by 1986nate; 04-12-2009 at 01:24 AM. |
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Is it just called a flexplate or a driveplate? went to subaru parts.com and they have driveplates. no flex.
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If some one can confirm on weather or not a driveplate and flex plate are the same that would be great. Hope this helps. |
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12332AA052 Plate Drive $43.33 $33.02
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I thought they were the same.
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As I said, make sure to get the the Reinforcement for it as well
"reinf drive plate" part #12333AA010 $19.08 |
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I have never had to replace one.
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