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I used this site for the manual/guides for my EJ25 engine, seems to have most of them on there https://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/   These links useful as well: https://charm.li/Subaru/ https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?18087-Subaru-Factory-Service-Manuals-(FSM)-Every-Model-USDM-EU

Oh man I can barely remember now...running factory subaru ECU with modified subaru surgery loom hooked into the body loom at the usual black relay box at rear corner of bay.  IIRC the Temp sensor feed is from the subaru ECU and Level sensor loom is as per VW. But i'm not convinced the issue is relat...

cobblers wrote: ↑22 Aug 2025, 09:39

If you (even very briefly) connect the "sensor" terminal to ground, the LED should flash for about 5 seconds

Double checked and it's wired correctly.  No LED when shorting Signal to ground.

Mines a 1990 with the big clock, no factory rev counter.    The SHC mini board that connects to the gauge itself has the posts Labelled.

I did similar already - shorted the signal to ground terminals on the gauge itself (simulating V high temp).  Needle goes to full scale, no LED. The SHC PCB replacement has been in the van for 4+ years working perfectly fine (with test flashes of LED on start up etc). Regarding polarity, I don't thi...

So, my coolant gauge LED does not illuminate.  No flashing at start up, no flashing with level sender unplugged or 42/43 relay removed.   Also, no illumination when I short Signal to Ground on the back of the gauge (mimicking V high temp, temp needle goes to Max). Ground and 10V supply at the gauge ...

Morning all, i'm pretty certain my 1990 Van  would have originally had the small upper rear vents in rear but they've been carpetted over at some point. Does anyone have any detailed images for locating them so I can find/reopen without ripping the roof lining out?  And ideally details of the locati...

What's the EJ20e out of?

This is a pretty decent respository for Subaru (and a whole ton of other Jap) manuals/wiring:  https://www.jdmfsm.info/Auto/
 

silverbullet wrote: ↑01 Feb 2025, 17:57 VWKD

Oh cool, useful to know!

Hi all, does anyone have one of the more recent Reimo mushroom/turret tops (with dampers/springs) they could take some measurements off? I've got the old one, it's held up with springs, but they are struggling with the weight of solar panels on the roof.  The newer design appears to have dampers/str...

Tape it is, thanks!

After some a stolen car was dumped into my van breaking most of the mounting points on the GRP rear bumper I gave up looking for a decent value replacement and fitted a new steel one.  Knock on effect is it has revealed some rust on the back rear lower corner... I'm not particularly worried form a s...

Thought i'd add to the thread, have just fitted some 16in Merc Steels to mine, pn: 2114000102 (E-Class).  7.5Jx16, ET42.  Currently on the 225/55/16 Tyres they came with, needed 10mm spacers on the front for tyres to clear the upper arms. 10mm spacers also on the rear just for looks, and clears the ...

Is it using the Subaru temp sender or, modified to use to use the VW one? My loom was done by Subaru Surgery  (2001 EJ25) over a year ago and I think he adds a resistor to the circuit to get the Subaru sensor output roughly in line with the VW gauge but there may be other ways of doing it.  Do you k...

Loving all these updates Jamie, i've got similar lipos/BMS in the garage awaiting some attention (once the brakes are sorted).

How do you feel about those T3 steering rack braces?

I had front seatbelt mount and some other minor bits repaired, and tank replaced by Surrey Auto Works just outside Ottershaw - so pretty close to you.  Had to book it in well in advance as they always seem busy (which I take as a good sign).  They have fairly labour rate, but were very pragmatic on ...