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Okay, First off... Hello. I'm Very Glad to have found this site.

I Just bought a 92 Legacy sport. I'm officially in love with it.

After reading in the "Library" section about Torque-bind I have decided That I am suffering from that problem.

I see that in the Torque- Bind definition, he says "Recently i've found out that the early model Legacies don't actually have the wear problems listed below, but frequently have a malfunctioning solenoid in the same area that causes pressure problems and very similar symptoms. Replacing this should fix the problems in pre-95 models." .

Does anyone know anything about this Solenoid such as where it is, what it is called, or about how much they cost to replace?

I'm assuming since mine is a pre '95 model that it is the solenoid problem and not the wear problem.

Thanks in advance for any info..............

-Bosco-

I'm assuming you mean the duty c solenoid.

You can see some more info on the auto's AWD system here

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First thing I'd suggest is check your tire pressures, make sure your tire wear is even, and change your tranny fluid.

Okay, I want to thank Everyone who has contributed to this Forum:

!!! THANK YOU !!!!


I have spent the last week reading all kinds of old threads on various subjects, and now I feel much more educated about my car. I have managed to improve a few things off the bat.

I Checked tire wear and pressure. They were fine. I did the "do a bunch of circles this way , then do a bunch of circles that way" trick, and that actually did help to some degree. (And it was fun )

When I changed the transmission fluid and differential oil, my problem all but vanished! (WOO-HOO!)
It is still there faintly if I really try to make it happen, but it's WAY better. I assume within a year or two I'll have to get it serviced, but I was happy with the quote I got to fix it from the dealer I went to. ($440 to $675)

I cant believe how much I've fallen in love with this little car! I Just had a 2000 Accord That got hit by an F250 Pickup, So I figured buying a 92 legacy with 102k on it would be a downgrade, but this car is way more fun than my Honda was! AWD is COOL! and Turbo is fun too! even if it is a little "kiddie turbo". I figured if that Accord I had was my Legacy, I could have avoided my accident all together just by getting the hell out of the way quicker.

Sorry If I'm rambling.......... Thanks again to all.