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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
09-30-2019, 11:33 PM
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2014 FR-S Audio System Not Working
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theadmiral976
I'd figure out what circuit fuse 21 protects and...
I'd figure out what circuit fuse 21 protects and start looking around for damage. Fuses don't just go boom in 99.999% of situations. Something caused it to blow; likely some wire is shorted to some...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
09-22-2019, 03:22 AM
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Wheel Speed Sensor A P0500
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theadmiral976
IIRC, P0500 is a generic ECM code for a circuit...
IIRC, P0500 is a generic ECM code for a circuit fault within the entire wheel speed sensor system. It is set by the ECM when another module has detected a fault in the vehicle stability and speed...
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User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments
09-20-2019, 01:43 AM
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FT86 Speedfactory
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106,185
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theadmiral976
SubiSpeed has done something to FT86SF in the...
SubiSpeed has done something to FT86SF in the last few months. What a shitshow. I had nothing but good experiences with them for around two dozen orders across 4.5 years; now they are impossible to...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
09-19-2019, 11:47 AM
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battery drain along with dtc?
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theadmiral976
Can't say that's ever happened to me. But it's...
Can't say that's ever happened to me. But it's pretty easy to sort out an alternator failure by checking battery voltage when the car is on. This car holds rock steady at 13.98-14.02 V when the...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
09-19-2019, 11:44 AM
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jumper cables or jump starter?
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theadmiral976
I've been in a couple situations where jump packs...
I've been in a couple situations where jump packs don't work and I've had to resort to using cables as a backup. So I carry both; particularly since the cables fit so nearly in the spare tire well.
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Software Tuning
09-01-2019, 07:48 PM
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Correct my understanding of shop tunes and off-shelf tunes
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theadmiral976
Many off-the-shelf maps are just fine for stock...
Many off-the-shelf maps are just fine for stock cars or those with non-FI modifications (e.g. headers, intakes, E85, etc.). They can be used safely without putting your car on the dyno. Always read...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-27-2019, 08:03 PM
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Driving to idle, RPS's bounce to 2.5k
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theadmiral976
This is the correct answer.
This is the correct answer.
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
08-27-2019, 07:57 PM
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How much ATF should be changed at main service?
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theadmiral976
You are correct when using Merriam-Webster and...
You are correct when using Merriam-Webster and even probably in many other industries and professions. Unfortunately, the auto repair industry has co-opted that word to indicate use of a...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
08-27-2019, 07:24 PM
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How much ATF should be changed at main service?
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theadmiral976
Except that being technical in this situation is...
Except that being technical in this situation is entirely necessary. Flushing the transmission is used by many shops and other people in the industry to imply forcefully extracting transmission...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
08-25-2019, 06:49 AM
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How much ATF should be changed at main service?
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theadmiral976
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8374
Page 140-142 of the PDF linked above. 2L is spec for a standard drain and fill service.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
08-24-2019, 08:52 AM
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Sportbikes similar to the FRS in principle?
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theadmiral976
The KTM RC390 is the most well-equipped small...
The KTM RC390 is the most well-equipped small displacement sport (not supersport or sport tourer) bike on the market today. KTM went right up against the line on engine sizing (based on A2...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
08-24-2019, 08:40 AM
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Clear coat coming off on a 2017
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theadmiral976
I hope you can get that to buff out; however, I'd...
I hope you can get that to buff out; however, I'd start the grieving process now for your paint. These cars are a hot mess when it comes to paint quality. Subaru really dropped the ball on...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
08-11-2019, 02:08 AM
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Misfires, rough idle, stalling
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theadmiral976
Did you remove the throttle body to clean it? The...
Did you remove the throttle body to clean it? The hissing sound makes me think vacuum leak. Perhaps the throttle body gasket was damaged or misaligned when you pulled the part?
If the sound is...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-02-2019, 05:38 PM
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HORRIBLE GAS MILEAGE POST RECALL (ಥ﹏ಥ) ¯\(°_o)/¯
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theadmiral976
I wouldn't make decisions about what to check...
I wouldn't make decisions about what to check based on whether or not a CEL has or hasn't appeared. Code setting criteria are not always straightforward and are easily changed with mapping (meaning...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-02-2019, 04:11 AM
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Why is the limited trim so much more popular than premium?
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theadmiral976
The price difference at many dealers is...
The price difference at many dealers is negligible (around $1k). Where I am, in the Midwest US, most Subaru dealers only hold 1 BRZ on the lot anyway and usually they're the higher trim, I'd presume...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-02-2019, 04:04 AM
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Moving soon. How to tow this car?
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theadmiral976
I would use a full trailer at the back of the...
I would use a full trailer at the back of the Uhaul truck you're renting. Do not, whatever you do, use their towing dolly; the risk to the differential is too high.
If you go to the pinned posts...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
08-02-2019, 03:39 AM
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How bad is our paint?
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theadmiral976
Just wait until you get on the interstate...using...
Just wait until you get on the interstate...using your scale my car is a 10 footer. I have chips on my hood that look like aluminum Doritos.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-02-2019, 12:26 AM
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Subaru Added Security -suggestions!
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theadmiral976
From what they told me 5 years ago, it doesn't...
From what they told me 5 years ago, it doesn't cover the clutch. The only major expense seen by a lot of people on this forum not otherwise covered by recall or appearing well within warranty periods...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
07-31-2019, 09:58 PM
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How bad is our paint?
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theadmiral976
These cars have paint? News to me - I thought it...
These cars have paint? News to me - I thought it was a thin film of tissue paper lightly glued onto the aluminum.
:lol::lol::lol::cry::cry::cry:
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-31-2019, 09:53 PM
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Torque data log interpretation - Fuel Trim, AFR, Timing Etc
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Posted By
theadmiral976
Do you calculate your mpg at the gas station? Or...
Do you calculate your mpg at the gas station? Or have you just observed the tank gauge dropping faster than you might expect? The reason I ask is that the fuel level sending units in this car are...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-31-2019, 09:35 PM
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Torque data log interpretation - Fuel Trim, AFR, Timing Etc
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theadmiral976
It's always interesting to log data like this. ...
It's always interesting to log data like this. Recently, I had started to notice a slight dip in my fuel economy (~2 mpg highway, up to 5 mpg city). I logged data for a few days and uncovered...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-31-2019, 09:25 PM
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Torque data log interpretation - Fuel Trim, AFR, Timing Etc
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1,416
Posted By
theadmiral976
It isn't possible to determine if your actual...
It isn't possible to determine if your actual AFRs are reasonable as you didn't track throttle position and/or engine load. With a stock engine and map, you will notice your AFR go to 20 anytime you...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-22-2019, 02:59 AM
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Weird clicking noise
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845
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theadmiral976
My guesses: Sway bar end link, inner or outer...
My guesses: Sway bar end link, inner or outer tie rod, wheel bearing, or transverse link bushing.
I'd lift the car and pull/push on some things to see if anything seems abnormally loose...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-20-2019, 03:04 PM
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42
Battling dealership/Toyota for warranty replacement.
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8,795
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theadmiral976
I'm not a lawyer; I agree, OP would likely...
I'm not a lawyer; I agree, OP would likely benefit from professional counsel.
That said, Toyota offers a "limited" warranty on all of their products. One of the limitations is that failures due to...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-20-2019, 02:50 AM
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42
Battling dealership/Toyota for warranty replacement.
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8,795
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theadmiral976
You said it yourself: they have to tear it down...
You said it yourself: they have to tear it down to determine the cause. The dealer wants a signature on an estimate that says the teardown will be covered by the responsible party. If the results of...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2019, 05:12 PM
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20k mile maintenance
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3,804
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theadmiral976
I do. It's fun!
I do. It's fun!
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2019, 04:53 PM
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42
Battling dealership/Toyota for warranty replacement.
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8,795
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theadmiral976
Do you know yet what part failed that dumped...
Do you know yet what part failed that dumped metal shavings into the engine? That is the first order of business. Everything else is irrelevant until you figure out the cause. Depending on what...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2019, 04:45 PM
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18
20k mile maintenance
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3,804
Posted By
theadmiral976
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8374
The first link will get you what you need (maintenance schedule). There is also a copy in your glove box...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-16-2019, 10:02 PM
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2014 BRZ P0303 Even After Replacing Spark Plugs and Coilpack
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2,926
Posted By
theadmiral976
Misfire worse when warm makes me think of a fuel...
Misfire worse when warm makes me think of a fuel delivery issue, particularly in the face of supposedly good coils and plugs.
Between OBD2 data and some time with an oscilloscope, hopefully all...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
07-16-2019, 03:01 PM
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Rear Main Seal Tool
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5,486
Posted By
theadmiral976
Here is the guide...
Here is the guide https://subaru.service-solutions.com/Detail.aspx?id=1306 (around $40 USD)
And here is the driver https://subaru.service-solutions.com/Detail.aspx?id=1305 (around $100 USD)
Not...
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