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2000 Subaru Outback 2000 Subaru Outback Power Steering Issu

Tiny
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  • 2000 SUBARU OUTBACK
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  • 245,000 MILES
The power steering is out on my 2000 Subaru Outback and the check engine, battery, and brake lights are illuminated.


Any ideas?
Sunday, July 13th, 2008 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
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Hi pipp22,

Check if the crankshaft pulley and beltings are ok.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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I hate to ask this, but how exactly would one go about doing that?
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 12:36 PM
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Hi pipp22,

On one side of the engine you would see some belts. Start engine and see if they are turning together with the round pulley at bottom.

Hope the belts are still there, if not you have nothing to see.

Turn on AC and see if it blows cold.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 12:50 PM
Tiny
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The A/C hasn't blown cold air for quite some time.

I will go check the belts now, though.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 1:39 PM
Tiny
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Ah yes. A belt has split and isn't turning.

I assume I simply need to buy a replacement belt and switch them out?
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 2:25 PM
Tiny
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I thought of a couple additional items while I was away from the computer.

How will I know what belt(s) to buy and how to correctly replace them? Are there any diagrams/etc. Online?

Thanks!
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 2:55 PM
Tiny
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Hi pipp22, If one belt is bad, the others should be almost gone too, get them all replaced.

For correct size, you need to get the belt part numbers. Ask at the parts outlet, they might be able to assist.

If you are serious about DIY, I would suggest getting a repair manual.

Check out the Car Repair Video Series link to see if there is any on belt replacement.
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 AT 6:42 AM

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