SOURCE: Electrical issues with a 1997 Subaru Outback
I believe I can help with the clicking. The parking lights should be flashing Also. Whenever power is lost to the system IE the battery removed, The factory anti theft comes on. It is a small 4" x4" box hooked by steering column under dash. It has a red button you push for a few secounds and that should stop the clicking and flashing.
SOURCE: Electrical Issues for a 1997 Subaru Outback
Its me again, You might want to have someone check the grounds for the electrical system from motor to body and body to frame. This will cause a similar broblem with the charging system to not allow it to function properly. On the brake issue I am still trying to figure the relationship to what started your problem but to no avail. Do you have the height adjusted air suspension? If so there is a procedure for bleeding the power steering system that has to be done which is lengthy to type. I will do it if this is the case and you do not have a repair manual.
SOURCE: Installed new battery yesterday, drove fine. Sat
All lights are supposed to turn off when a subaru key is off right? No! There is a switch on top of the steering wheel column that will turn on lights for warning when parked. You somehow have hit that switch.
Testimonial: "Yup! That was it! Pretty dumb, huh? Never heard of such a switch. Thanks for the help!"
SOURCE: The other day my car's
You didn't mention whether you knew what the P0303 code indicated but it means that you had a misfire on #3 cylinder and on any 4-banger, it will shake pretty hard.
There are several potential sources for this; a cracked or severely fouled spark plug, a defective ignition wire to the plug and a sticky injector are probably the most common.
Once the RPMs are increased, the shaking may not be as noticeable but it will definitely impact acceleration and fuel consumption.
Our Outback is a couple years earlier than yours but I replaced the ignition wiring a couple of years ago.
To check these you need either a spark gauge which can be found at any auto parts store for a couple of dollars or a multimeter to measure the wires' resistance which should be in the range of ~7,000-12,000 Ohms.
The latter can also be had at parts stores (don't spend more than $20; the higher cost will bring little advantage for you) or on line (eBay) for much even less.
They are useful for both home and auto used and are simple to use.
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