1997 Subaru Legacy duty solenoid

1997 SUBARU LEGACY
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRS. FIXIT
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This car makes almost groaning noise when turning hard right or left at a slow speed or backing out and turning at a slow speed. I have been told by the dealer after an independent repair shop sent it to them because they could not figure out the problem that it is the duty solenoid in the transmission. Apparently all the wheels are engaging even when it is not necesary. The repair is in the $900 range . Do you think the repair is reasonable and with the age and the mileage of the car do you think it is worth a $900 repair. Can the car continue to be driven in this condition or is it a hazzard? Thanks
Sep 21, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi Mrs. fixit
no there is no danger in driveing it.and the only thing it will do is make a few growls when leaving the driveway . i do that every morning and i am fine lol


not a great deal but about average for a dealer. but this is a lot of miles . so if it don.t bother you don't fix it
Sep 21, 2010 at 7:31 PM
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