Problem of tiptronic shifting into fifth gear

1999 SUBARU LEGACY

85,000 MILES

MULENGA

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Hi there. I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy GT which has 85k on it. I have noticed it cannot shift into the last gear - fifth gear, whether in auto or sport shift. Also I have noticed the power/hold button wont illuminate on the dashboard when pressed on 'ON'. before that it could illuminate and also shift to fifth gear. What could be the problem? The transmission fluid seems to be just okay, both the level and viscosity. Please help, what should I do to correct this. Thanks in advance

Apr 29, 2013 at 1:20 AM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
41,814 POSTS

Start with a check for tyrouble codes. If no codes are present, check the power/hold switch and its circuit.

Apr 29, 2013 at 4:55 AM

MULENGA

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Thanks for a prompt response, am greatful. However, how do you check for trouble codes though? Whats the procedure or how do i go about checking the trouble codes? Thanks

Apr 29, 2013 at 5:02 AM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
41,814 POSTS

You need a scan tool to check for trouble codes. Most parts stores provides this service but being transmission related, the parts store might not have the appropriate scan tool.

Apr 29, 2013 at 5:19 AM

MULENGA

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Thanks again for a prompt response. I will chek in the auto/parts store. But what should i do in case they dont stock the tools as u suspect? Thanks

Apr 29, 2013 at 5:34 AM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
41,814 POSTS

If they don't have the appropriate scan tool, you would either need to go to a repair shop that has it or the dealer.

Apr 29, 2013 at 9:52 AM

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