1995 Legacy, few problems

[jack]

Hey everyone,
I have a 1995 Suby LS, first off I love it to death. It does have a few
problems though. First, the most serious one.. Occasionally when I try to
start it, the starter motor will just keep running, nothing happens, I have
to try a few times, sometimes depressing the gas pedal fully to get it
started. When it finally does start it idles in a very strange way.. It will
rumble and grumble sounding like a carb motor and the entire car will
shake.. then the RPMs will climb high, and go down, then climb again, and go
back down, eventually settling. Any idea of whats causing this and how to
fix it? My other problem is the interior lights for climate control and the
lights on the shifter (where the gears read) are not working... I'm guessing
this is a simple fix, how do I go abouts fixing it? Thanks for any help!

 

[TG]

I would suspect the cold start system, temp sensor, etc. or the throttle
positioning sensor. Is the check engine light on? Any codes stored? as for
the lights the bulbs are easily replaceable. Somewhere on the net (scooby
mods?) there is a detailed account with pics but it is very easy to figure
out as you go. TG

 

[jack]

Hey again. I tried searching all over the website and I could find any
information on my problems. Could you help me find a link please?
Thank you.

 

[TG]

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?s=e904c065eac8dd66d7057a9164133d2d&threadid=91
TG

 

[jack]

Thanks a lot. That will be a big help. Any idea on the lights on the
shifter? At first when they went out I just had to hit it a little and it
came back on.. It went out again shortly after and the magic touch isn't
working anymore.