Subaru Repair: 97 OUTBACK 2.5L SPEEDOMETER/STALLING, Subaru check engine light

Question
ALOHA, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE FINE ADVICE YOU OFFER AS A PUBLIC SERVICE.  IT IS A HUGE HELP.  MY '97 OUTBACK 2.5L JUST STARTED TO STALL (SOMETIMES) AROUND CORNERS AND THE SPEEDOMETER HAS QUIT AT THE SAME TIME.  IS THERE ONLY ONE SPEED SENSOR FOR THE 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANS?  I SNUGGED ALL THE CONNECTIONS I COULD REACH, AND STILL NO SPEEDOMETER, STILL STALLS, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS GONE OFF ON ITS OWN.  HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF THE SENSOR IS WORKING.  THANKS, CHRIS

Answer
Chris,

I am at a disadvantage trying to map out a diagnostic procedure.  What we would do here versus what you can do at home without a Subaru select monitor is going to be very different.

Most likely the speedo function and the check engine light are related.

You will need a DVOM (Digital Volt Ohm Meter) to electrically test the speed sensor, or you could just remove it from the transmission and inspect the keyed portion for damage.

Justin

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