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OK...now I am really getting mad...
This SVX is going to be the end of me...AND my money before long. If this thing didn't drive so well, and was such a good winter car with the Blizzaks I'd shoot it and put it out our misery.
Problems that have cropped up in the past month: 1) Motor for rear wiper died; 2) the "stop lights", idiot light comes on intermittenly when I put the brakes on; 3) the driver's side seat refuses to "un-recline". The motor will recline the seat, but will only "un-recline" to about 2/3. I look like a gangsta. 4) the driver's side seat refuses release to allow a person to get into the back seat (the piano wire inside hs broken, I guess). If anyone has any ideas on items 2 and 3 let me know. Otherwise I think I going to load up the 12 guage.... r/-c |
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Re: OK...now I am really getting mad...
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#3. Try pushing the seatback forward as you work the switch. It may be that the hinges are gunked up or the motor is getting weak. #4. Remove seat back, take out wire, go to hardware store, get replacement wire and clamps, install. Doug
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Re: OK...now I am really getting mad...
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You sure it's the motor, and not a fuse. Perhaps the wiper froze and you kicked the fuse. Just a thought. The "idiot light" may be caused by corosion or build up of some type in one of the brake lights. Maybe just a loose connection. It's regulated by all of the brake lights including the ones in the center panel. Make sure there isn't a water bottle or some other obstruction that has rolled under the seat and gotten wedged in the seat mechanism. The fact that the mechanism actually moves the seat, tells me that either the cable needs adjustment of some sort, or, there's an obstruction. If it were broken, I would think, that it wouldn't operate at all. These are just my thoughts.
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thanx for the replies. but...
Could the "stop lights" idiot light also be an indicator for worn pads? For the first time this morning, when pulling ourt of the garage, I thought I could hear a slight grinding sound when I put on the brakes.
I'm going to have to take the beast in to the Subbey dealer here in Anchorage any how to look at how much it will cost to fix this darn reclined driver's seat. Motor will not move forward at all now. Tried pushing the seat while hitting the recline switch. Nada. I am a "GANGSTA!" -c |
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Re: thanx for the replies. but...
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Re: OK...now I am really getting mad...
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3: Try getting out of the car and un-reclining the seat while not sitting in it. Sometimes my power seat does not work if you're sitting in it. |
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Fluid level?
Check your fluid level in the reservoir. I found that switch in there to be finickity.
When you use the brakes you pump fluid into the pistons. This may be enough to dip your fluid level below the switch turn-on. Put in a small amount of fluid. If the flickering goes away, that is the problem. Joe PS If fluid level is low, do check all four wheels, the flexy pipes, for a slow leak. You may have a leak somewhere that needs looking at.
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thanx, SVX. Actually that was the
first thing I checked. It was maybe a hair low. I filled it, but the problem persists.
All my brake lights appear to be working, which is REALLY strange. r/-c |
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Re: thanx, SVX. Actually that was the
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The first time I got this alert, I checked my brake lights and they all worked . . . or, so I thought. Did you check the ones in the center panel? If all of them pan out, try this -- pull each bulb and spray the receptical with some contact cleaner (or, WD-40 works). There may just be some rust or corrosion (have you ever had condensation in your tail lights?), that's gunking them up. BTW, does anyone know how the "stop lamp checker" works?
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The SVX does not have a burnt bulb sensor for the brakes, so bulbs are not the cause of your problem. The most common cause for this is usually either a sticky fluid level sensor or incorrectly seated seal on the reservoir cap. Fresh clean fluid usually takes care of the sticky sensor. The seal on the cap has to be folded in correctly, otherwise the air trapped between the cap and the seal forces it to push down on the sensor when the cap is tightened, triggering the indicator. One other cause could be worn pads. There are no sensors on the pads, other than the squealers, but they do cause the fluid level to do down, sometimes to the point where the level sensor is triggered.
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Okay, had to go out to my car and get my manual, and it's darned cold outside and drizzling rain (soon to turn to snow -- they think).
It's actually "stop lamp" on the dash. From the '92 owner's manual: Brake Light Bulb Out Warning Light ------ STOP LAMP The brake light warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. After the engine starts it should go out. If a brake light bulb is burned out, this warning light comes on when the brake pedal is pressed while the engine is running. Always replace burned out bulbs as soon as possible. *The right and left brake lights have two bulbs each. If both bulbs are burned out, the brake light warning light will not come on. PS: Did anyone know that the 92 SVX once had a "passive arming" feature that set the alarm without locking the doors within 45 seconds of your leaving the car after the ignition was turned off and the security button was on? It was "upgraded" out in a program set forth by Subaru, early in the 92 Model Year.
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Re: Re: thanx, SVX. Actually that was the
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Re: Re: Re: thanx, SVX. Actually that was the
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Re: Re: thanx, SVX. Actually that was the
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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Do you find it ironic that we were just talking about Kuo and his long absence, last night?
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Re: Re: Re: Re: thanx, SVX. Actually that was the
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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The rear stop light sensor works by separating the stop lamps into two circuits, each with two bulbs. The two center panel lights are one circuit and the two outside lights are the other.
The two circuits each go into a sensor and each current draw is measured. If it is not in balance (ie, one circuit has two bulbs, the other only has one working) the stop lamp on the dash triggers. The manual tells you the only "fooled" instance. If one bulb from the center panel is burned out and one bulb on an outer light is burned out, the indicator will not come on. It has a fail-safe so if all four bulbs are burned out (zero current flow) it triggers the light. If you put higher wattage bulbs in the center panel but regular bulbs in the outer lights, it will trigger an indicator even though all four bulbs light. If you replace your lights with LEDs, the light will trigger because the LEDs use next t no current, so the sensor thinks all four bulbs are burned out. Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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oils well that ends well
I finally got the "stop light" problem fixed. Apparently a bulb was flaky. The "stop light" was on when I got home on Christmas Eve. I held the brake pedal down, and got my daughter to look at the tail lights. One of the bulbs was out.
I released the brakes, and went to reverse, and braked again...no "stop lights"...brake lights working I pulled the offending bulb and I took it inside. Looking through the glass into a light you could see a hint of discoloration on the glass. It really wasn't noticeable outside, in the dark (and it's dark here most of the day) . The brake lights all work, and the "stop lights" is out..finally. Now if I can just get the seat to un-recline.... thanx for all of the input. r/-cas |
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