Questions tagged [subaru]
Japanese auto-maker well known for its 4-wheel-drive models and boxer engines.
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Possible Rear Differential Leak
I had my oil changed about a week ago on my 2016 Forester with ~45K miles. The tech toped off all the fluids and all that and said that the rear differential was leaking and that I should get it into ...
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No power steering and coolant explosion
2008 Subaru WRX (Turbo)
I was pulling in to my parking spot and lost power steering looked at gauges and coolant temp was hot then white smoke/vapour from under the hood. Turn car off, pop hood and ...
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High-mileage transmission with no known oil changes. Safe to change fluid now?
I have a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX with 212,000 miles. I have some paperwork on the past history of the car, but I don't see anything that refers to the transmission oil being changed (The transmission ...
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How to fix deep dent in Subaru Legacy Outback wagon front bumper?
I’ve got an old car with a deep dent in the bumper. I would like to pop the dent back out. I’m not looking to restore it to original condition — we’re way past that— but making the bumper convex again ...
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Brakes lock up as if the e-brake is engaged (solved by pumping the brakes)
Description of problem:
This has happened twice now. Today I got in my car (after just having drove it for 30 mins with no problem), started it fine, but as soon as I moved forward it felt as though ...
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Any idea what this is?
I found this in my driveway under my car (2013 Subaru Legacy), so I can only assume it broke off. Any idea what it is??
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Subaru Forester - petrol coming out unlit in bursts out exhaust. Ideas on what could cause it?
I've got a Subaru Forester '02 2.5L that I push kind of hard off road on New Zealand beaches.
I had a near dead battery recently so bought a new one but on replacing it I must have wiped the ECU ...
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1997 Subaru Legacy won't start after shorting ignition switch
My 1997 Subaru Legacy was recently stolen and recovered, and the thieves broke the ignition switch -- the key simply will not turn. As I was removing the ignition switch, I noticed that on the back, ...
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Is there a standard for how much oil should be added after replacing the high-pressure hose and accumulator/drier?
The high-pressure AC hose on my 2003 Subaru WRX has developed a leak, and I need to replace it. I also plan to replace the accumulator/drier at the same time. It appears almost no oil was lost from ...
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How do I replace the side mirror glass in a 2004 WRX?
My aged but well-loved 2004 Subaru WRX wagon has been passed on to my youngest as the going to college car. Unfortunately, 2020: the car has sat largely idle for more than a year now. During that time,...
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2009 Subaru Legacy Poor acceleration with no DTC codes
2009 Subaru Legacy
EJ253 Non Turbo
4EAT transmission
The car seems to be in LimpHomeMode although I don't know how to verify that. Very poor acceleration with some hesitation when in drive. The ...
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Special considerations for drilling into trim plastic?
I'm trying to install some cargo nets in the trunk of my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. Although that the nets are not listed as compatible with the 2018 and later, I have found many reports of people ...
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Transmission problems
So I have a 2001 subaru legacy that was gifted to me with a destroyed throwout bearing. I replaced all of it except the flywheel cause it was in good condition. I had never drove a manual and learned ...
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Fuel rail pressure - how long should it hold?
My factory service manual states fuel pressure should be 50 psi with the engine running at idle. This is a six cylinder 2008 Subaru 3.0R engine with a return-less fuel line to the injectors.
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Autostart remote car starter not working
The Autostart remote starter is not working.
Everything else works. The unlock door, unlock trunk, lock door all work well. But the remote start doesnt work. I will hear a click when it tries to start ...
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Subaru Legacy 2000 Factory Service Manual European version
I have been looking for a long time for this manual but couldn't find it on the internet, I found the American version of it but it is not applicable with my Vehicle Id Number. Im looking for the ...
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98 WRX EJ20 Cam or belt skipped teeth by hand
I'm doing the timing on a 1998 WRX EJ20 and I was trying to undo the crank bolt again (I'd already taken it off to remove the timing covers then reinstalled once the covers were off to align the ...
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Check for functionality of Subaru EyeSight package
I'm purchasing a used Subaru Crosstrek this week. It's a 2017 Sport model with the "Technology Package" meaning it has rear/side vehicle detection (standard on Sport model) plus Subaru's ...
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Ticking noise when starting from stop (1st gear and reverse)
I have a 2014 WRX and for a little while now I've noticed that when I'm at a complete stop and start (whether going forward or backwards), if the car is in gear, it will make a light tapping noise as ...
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Low-pitch hum in tight low speed turns
I recently test drove a used 2017 Subaru Impreza and noticed a strange behavior I haven't encountered before, and that the mechanics at the dealer could not explain.
With the car stationary, if I ...
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Why do my brake rotors wear out extremely fast?
I have a Subaru Forester 2011. Yesterday I noticed passenger rear wheel is extremely hot and has a burnt smell, and sent the car to my mechanic. Today he told me he did not find anything wrong with ...
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Re-centering clockspring 2009 Subaru legacy
My horn no longer works, the steering radio controls no longer work, my airbag light is on. I have a bad clockspring. The dealer wants $650 to install new. I found a complete steering column with ...
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Why is my coolant brown and overfilled?
I have a 2011 Subaru Impreza, and lately the engine overheat light has been turning on. I stopped driving it.
I took a look at the coolant reservoir today. It's full almost right to the top and it's ...
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Does an axle nut require a "deep" socket?
I'm going to replace the front wheel bearing / hub assemblies on a Subaru. The axle nut should be 32 mm.
Will a "deep" socket be needed? If its just a matter of the depth of bore of the hub ...
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Intermittent Ticking Sound Coming From Wheel [2010 Subaru Outback]
I have a 2010 Subaru Legacy Outback that I recently bought.
I recently realized that there is sometimes a ticking sound coming from the front left wheel area when driving.
The sound is pretty quiet ...
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Off road tires for a Subaru CrossTrek.2018 what needs to be done to get a good 75 height tire?
I just bought a 2018 Crosstrek. It has OEM tires on 18 inch wheels. I will be doing a lot of desert travel so I want a quality tire that I can safely deflate for extended miles. I have been doing some ...
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2006 Subaru Impreza sedan power window and central Locking stopped working
I replaced my Subaru Impreza sedan doors from my 06 on the drivers side with 05 doors and now all my windows won't work, central locking also isn't working and I've never had a problem before.
I've ...
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2018 Crosstrek making a bottoming out thumb noise in DF assembly when going over very small things
I just got Subaru 2018 Crosstrek Premium a week ago and traveled a couple minor dirt roads. In my drivers side axle wheel area I am getting a loud thump that sounds like bottoming out, it is loud and ...
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Can I adjust or repair this ventilation setting dial which won't stay in place?
I have a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The knob which sets where the vents are directed refuses to stay in the leftmost setting (which directs air to the upper vents only). It can be turned that far manually ...
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Can anyone advise me on repair options for my 2012 Subaru Impreza?
I’m a young woman wondering if my mechanics are taking advantage of me. Here’s the backstory:
New Subaru owner here, living in western washington. I bought my Subaru Impreza for $4k with 143k miles on ...
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2.5L Subaru 2013 Forester oil consumption
bought 2013 Subaru in 2014 had 22,000 plus miles at 53,00 plus I noticed it would take a quart of oil once awhile now I have 67,000 miles and I'am putting a quart in every 2,000 miles. The car has ...
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2002 Subaru Outback strange starting
my 2002 Subaru Outback has an anti theft starter system where if I turn the key nothing happens, but if I turn the key and also press the windshield wiper de-icer then the call will start. This is how ...
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HVAC clutch cycle
2007 3.0R Subaru Outback - the hot & cold climate air work OK. I've checked the clutch gap which is within the tolerance specified by the factory service manual.
Often when climate temperature ...
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Does this look like a head gasket leak?
I'm looking to buy this 2013 Subaru Outback, 2.5L DOHC. The car has 60K, is in immaculate condition, has lived its whole life in the Southwest, and has records of regular maintenance. The ...
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Occasional hard start possible causes?
I have a 2012 Subaru impreza, manual transmission. Most of the time it works great, starting with no trouble. However, from time to time it will have trouble starting. At those times, if I either a) ...
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97 Subaru overtemp
I picked up a 97 Subaru Outback at a very low price. I knew the head gaskets were bad and for the price I thought it would be a fun project. I am planning to replace the engine but thought it might be ...
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Feasibility of replacement of Subaru Outback 2007 3.0L Cylinder heads
As noted I have a 2007 Subaru Outback with a V6 3.0L engine. It appears to be front-wheel drive.
The head gasket(s) need replaced and possibly the cylinder heads. I used to work on cars 25-30 ...
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Is it worth replacing the entire clutch assembly when the clutch release bearing fails?
Subaru Forester 2011, about 110K miles on it.
We've been told by a local mechanic (not a dealer) that the clutch release bearing needs to be replaced. The car makes some noise when shifting and prior ...
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Sludge in the oil of a Subaru Forester
My Subaru Forester has 105k. For the past three years, I've had to add oil to it at an increasing rate. In the past few months, I've had to add a quart every week or two. I have recently found out ...
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Freshly Rebuilt EJ25D makes horrid 50+ decible squealing with belts on
I have a 98 Legacy Outback that squeals really badly when it gets started. any combination of belts doesn't fix the issue and i changed the alternator and the power steering pump has been tested on a ...
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Subaru Forester XT overheating
I have an issue with my 04 Forester 2.0XT MT, it kind of overheats, but not never reached red, it goes a bit over the second third of the gauge.
A little bit of background, last summer after a longer ...
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Subaru 2007 outback with passenger heat problems
My Subaru does not have auto heat, it is manual. When I turn on the heat it works fine on the drivers side and blows cold air on the passenger side.
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Identifying a connector on engine block
I have 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R H6.
Today, out of the blue I've got P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" code.
One of the symptoms of this code might be exposed wires somewhere. I checked the wires under ...
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My 04 Subaru Forester takes off like I have the A/C on and I’m going up a steep hill... no power!
This just started yesterday. The check engine light has been on forever but none of the mechanics in my area can seem to figure out what the problem is or how to fix it so I’ve just been driving ...
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heater is cold until I hear a noise and heat starts immediately
I think the answer to this is easy but I'm not sure of the part name.
I'm driving along and have the heater on, but it's blowing cold air. Then I hear kind of a "clackety clack", and then the air ...
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Phone unintentionally pairing to Subaru Bluetooth even when off
Twice in the last day when making a call from my house, my phone has automatically paired to my car, which is turned off and parked outside.
Why is this happening and how do I prevent it?
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Fuel pump on a Subaru Outback
Hello can anyone tell me where the fuel pump is located in a Subaru Outback 2003 model? Thank you in advance
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Car imitates dead battery but comes back to life ~30 minutes later and lets me start it
The car: 2006 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.0 GT (Japanese model) - recently purchased; warranty does not cover this
The situation: Something happens with the 12v supply and once the car is stopped (...
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Bypassing immobiliser in a 1999 Subaru Forester
I have two paddock/farm vehicles. One is a 1998 Forester (black), auto, EJ20, no ignition immobiliser. The other is a 1999 Forester (green), manual, lo-range, immobiliser. Neither came with a FOB or ...
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04 Forester Coolant system overheating
Okay guys I'm new-ish to working and trouble shooting my vehicles but I'm getting stumped. I have a 2004 forester xs with 120,000 on motor, 250,000 on body. Only 1 check engine code which pertains to ...
