Expert Answers about Subaru Outback Wagon

• How to Determine the Axle Weight Rating of a 1989-1990 Trailer
• The good news is that since you know that the GVWR of your trailer is 10,000 lbs it wouldn't be a huge deal to replace the axles if it came down to it; you would just need to get axles that have a slightly higher weight rating. Trailer axles should actually have the weight capacity stamped into them somewhere. This is typically found towards the middle of the axle somewhere. If I had to guess I would say that it probably has 5,200 lb axles, but on a 30 year old trailer there is no telling...
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• Curt Echo Will Not Connect To Android Phone But Does Connect To IPhone
• For the Curt Echo # C51180 on your Android Phone you will need to ensure that Bluetooth is on. You will also want to ensure that the Curt application does have all permissions turned on in the phone settings menu. Go to your phone settings and look for the applications category, then select the Curt app. Under the Curt app you will see a tab for permissions. You will need to allow all the permissions to ensure the app is allowed to use the functions it needs to properly function on your...
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• Troubleshooting Fit of Draw-Tite # 75673 on a 2011 Subaru Outback
• The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75673 is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Outback Wagon as long as it isn't the sport model. It is very rare for a hitch not to fit and we have never had one that isn't dropped or bent that will not fit in the way shown on your photo. If it is not bent from being dropped, then there is a chance it was a manufacturer defect and should be returned. I've attached the installation details that show drilling is required...
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• Troubleshooting Running Light Not Working On 2011 Subaru Outback Trailer Connection
• It sounds as though there may be a damaged pin connector in the wiring. I recommend going to the connector on the 2011 Subaru Outback where the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56040 connects. Pull apart this connection and check to ensure that all he pins on the harness are securely in place. You can also check the voltage coming into the connector to ensure that there is not something wrong with the fuses or wiring on your Outback.
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• Troubleshoot 7-Way Aux Power No Longer Working
• Start by testing the 7-way on your vehicle. You can test the 12 volt pin to see if it has power with a circuit tester. If it does not then you make sure the connection is not damaged and try cleaning it as well. I would also check the connection to the car battery and the circuit breakers. If it still does not have power then it is possible there is damage to the wire. If it is not related to your vehicle connection it has something to do with the connection on the camper or the new lithium...
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• Rear Muffler Hangers Hitting Hitch on 2017 Subaru Outback
• There are a couple things you can try if you are having trouble getting the muffler hangers back on your 2017 Subaru Outback with Draw-Tite # 75673. You can try bending the hanger using vice grips or a cheater bar to create more clearance, or replace the rubber isolator with a shorter one, which can be found at an auto parts store. I've also added a link to a help article which you may find useful.
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• Do Tire Chains for 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon Work with ABS and AWD
• The tire chains part # PWRS79 that fit the tire size of 225/65-17 that you have on your 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon are totally fine to use with AWD vehicles with ABS systems. Like with any winter driving your ABS system is probably going to be working differently in the snow but the chains will give you a ton more traction. AWD is not an issue at all. I attached an install video for these chains on a similar Outback for you to check out as well.
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• Solution for Testing Stoplight Circuit on 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon Easier for Brake Controller
• Instead of trying to contact the small terminals try puncturing the wire with a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 that has a needle tip and is designed for this exact thing. Since we haven't installed a controller on your vehicle yet we don't know which color it would be. But I am confident that with the proper tester like the # 3808 you would have no problem finding the right one. Please email back with which wire it is if you don't mind.
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• Troubleshooting 2007 Subaru Outback Wagon OEM 4-Pole Trailer Connector and Boat Trailer
• There are several potential causes for some trailer lighting functions to not work while others do. It could be something as simple as a bit of corrosion on the connector pins (which can appear as a slight whitish or greenish film), a blown fuse or missing relay in the tow vehicle, a short in the wiring somewhere on the vehicle or trailer, or an insufficient ground. You can do a visual inspection of the wiring to check for worn spots or cracks in the insulation that could cause a short....
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• Why Is The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch DR73RR Not Fitting My 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon?
• I would be happy to help! The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT73RR you ordered through us is a confirmed fit for your 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon. Due to the size and weight of hitches it is not uncommon for the mounting flanges to get flexed during shipping causing some weird fitment issues like you are having. What you will need to do is follow the included help article that goes over identifying exactly how much your hitch flexed and how to correct it. I also included a video...
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• Troubleshooting Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller Not Pairing To Manual Button On App
• I have a couple things you can check that may help you. First check to make sure you have the most up to date version of the Curt Echo app and that your app has permission for Bluetooth active. Also in the app you will need to make sure that a manual override Button # C83HR is not already paired on the app. It will fail to add another button if it thinks there is already another button connected in the app. The red light flash is normal operation.
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• Troubleshooting Thule Bike Rack On 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon with Automatic Liftgate
• The issue you are experiencing is likely that the lift struts and motor aren't able to support the extra weight of the bike rack itself on the hatch. The motorized hatch is designed to retract when it experiences resistance like if it were to hit a garage door for instance when opening. In this case it is the safety feature that you are having issue with. You will have to use the manual lift function and may need to even support the hatch when opened.
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• Could Draw Tite Brake Controller Cause Vehicle Battery to Drain
• It really shouldn't be the controller under normal circumstances. The brake controllers like the Brake EVN # TK63VR go into a sleep mode after several minutes of inactivity which would prevent battery drain. Also the small LED light of the controller wouldn't be able to drain a battery in a matter of a couple days. If the controller is staying active that could be caused by shorts on the wiring of the controller to the vehicle or even a short or corrosion on the 7-way connector. You could...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer LED Lights Staying on With Vehicle Off
• It sounds like you're needing to install the Load Resistor Kit # DI34ZR so the Hopkins Wiring Kit # HM11143885 on your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon is able to read the trailer lighting system properly. What these basically do is pull a little more power for the trailer lights which makes it easier for the vehicle to recognize the trailer is connected. I recommend installing the resistors closer to the trailer connector rather than the lights so you don't have to get a resistor for each individual...
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• Troubleshooting 4-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness on 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon
• Thank you for your purchase of towing components for your 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon including Curt wiring harness # C55370. The yellow wire on this 4-pole harness carries both turn and brake light signals for the left-side light. Since your harness' left side output is always solid (it does not blink) then this suggests that the harness is damaged. Please note that we do offer a custom-fit harness for the 2008 Outback Wagon (as long as it is not the Sport edition), part # 118461 from...
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• Troubleshooting 2020 Subaru Outback Trailer Wiring with Bad Running Light Circuit
• It's possible that you've got a bad connection on the tail light/running light circuit, but I recommend that you begin by using a multimeter like the # PT89ZR to see what the output voltage on the circuit is at the plug. It sounds like you might be getting microvolts on the wires but not a full 12v, but the amount of voltage might give some clues as to what's going on here. If you've installed an aftermarket wiring harness like the Curt # C56040, then I also recommend checking the ground...
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• Removing Rusted Bolts On The Yakima Landing Pad 15 Y00241
• That is going to be a tricky one of the bolts on your Yakima Landing Pad 15 # Y00241 is rusted in place. We generally will use BP blaster on rusted bolts and it has proven to be pretty effective. If that does not do the trick you could try using a left handed drill bit of screw extractor tool like the # PT92CV. This kit includes 5 reverse drill bits and 5 screw extractors which will allow you to remove most screw sizes.
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• How to Open a Locked Sportrack Cargo Carrier
• The easiest way to get a locked Sportrack Cargo carrier unlocked would be to get a replacement key that matches the lock core to unlock the box. Take a look at the lock core on your carrier and look for a lock number, you can then take that lock number and type THKEYN### into our search box with the ### being your lock core number. For example if your lock core is 085 then you can type in # THKEYN085 to get the correct key. If you need further assistance and you can provide me with your...
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• Replacement Water Lines and Fresh Water Inlet for Pop Up Camper
• We do have water inlet fittings, like the Valterra Water Inlet for RVs # A01-0176LFVP, that would replace the entry fitting on the outside of your pop up camper if you decide to replace that fitting. To replace the water lines inside/under your camper, typically PEX pipes and fittings are used to make those connections. We do not have these available for purchase, but they are usually available at your local hardware store.
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• Vehicle Squeaks After Trailer Hitch Install
• When you install a hitch on a vehicle you end up bracing the rear chassis of the vehicle as the hitch attaches to both side of the frame and provides basically like a cross-bracing. What that can end up doing is causing the vehicle to have a stiffer feel to it. When torqueing the hitch down it can also cause the frame to position in a slightly different manner which can cause different interior or exterior parts to contact in a different way. Basically what I am trying to say is that the...
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