Problems, Maintenance, and Warranty [Archive] - Subaru Forester Owners Forum

('06-'08) Flashing Cruise and CEL AND decreased power on acceleration
98 Forester maintenance before selling
('03-'05) Car went dead when I tried to start
('01-'02) Going through bearings like mad
('14+) Engine smell coming through vents when idling
('14+) 2014 Premium, Fuel gauge stuck
('03-'05) Rear suspension uneven sag
('98-'00) A/C Compressor Clutch Removal
('06-'08) 3,000+ miles in 3 weeks
('03-'05) Castrol Transmax Import Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid
('03-'05) 04 Forester Not Wanting to Start After Fill Up Only
ABS light
('06-'08) P2441 Secondary air injection switching valve?
('14+) Paint problem
('09-'13) AC/Heating temperature
('14+) Voice Recognition Stuck in Loop (2.5 Touring)
('09-'13) A/C Compressor intermittent
('09-'13) Question about "BG Lifetime Protection Plan"
('14+) shaking, rattling, or vibrating at start up
('14+) 6 speed cracking noise
0420 code caused by cylinder misfire
('14+) Fumoto oil valve
('09-'13) 2012 Forester (non-turbo) - Occasional and dim oil pressure light
('98-'00) Odd idle and bad engine misfire with no cel
('09-'13) engine air filter part number
('14+) Rear Wiper - "Tick-Tock" Noise from Dash
('06-'08) Rear hatch won't open - broken glass
('03-'05) Should I just book my head gasket appointment now??
('03-'05) 4EAT Fluid Change - I don't read "Dipstick"
('03-'05) Starting issues
('14+) 2014 Forester - CEL: Emission Control System
('98-'00) Need help, car keeps dieing
('14+) Harman Kardon Head unit failure
('03-'05) how would i know if the timing belt has been replaced?
('09-'13) P0171 Error
How Do I Find Standout Dealer Service?
('14+) Driver power window switch not working.
First Subaru!
('06-'08) Cant stop radiator hoses from leaking
('98-'00) Are gently used timing belts reliable?
('98-'00) tensioner issue
('98-'00) Hold light constantly on, stopping the car from starting?
('01-'02) CV Boots and Axles - When & How Much
Ohh Ohh That Smell - Coolant & Smoke
('09-'13) Forester 09 XT - rear wheels squealing noise
Check Engine Light/Catalytic Converter
('06-'08) Stock Turbo gauge sensor location
('03-'05) OBD II Scantool
('09-'13) Drive Belt Replacement and Brake/Steering Flush at 50K?
(All Years) EJ20 fuel smell
('98-'00) rebuild or replace?
('01-'02) Started out as a PO304 miss, now won't start at all
('01-'02) cabin filter
('09-'13) where is evaporator drain tube
('03-'05) 2004 Forester XT 4EAT woes
('09-'13) Check engine light combo
('03-'05) No power after fix under warranty
('03-'05) Weird noise when I turn on/off ignition...
('98-'00) forester stb axle shafts
Strange noise from front end
('98-'00) Reversed TPS
('09-'13) Unknown Part. Pics included
('01-'02) Preserving the Transmission
('14+) 1st Oil Change 2014 Forester XT
('98-'00) Short list of problems from newbie
('09-'13) 2009 XT- Excessive Turbo Noise, Stalling and more!!...need help!
2014 Subaru Forester oil filter
('01-'02) 2001 Forester Strange Starting Problem
('14+) Clatter on cold start up - long term?
('01-'02) Alarm stopped working
('06-'08) Bolt connecting Lat links to rear hub siezed
('03-'05) ABS cutting out
('03-'05) roaring from rear
('03-'05) New intermittent starter issue
('09-'13) Service Forester
('06-'08) Strange sounds coming from throttle body
('06-'08) **Power Window Motor Burned / Smoke in Car**
problems with my forester
('01-'02) 2001 Running Hot - No Leaks or White Smoke
('98-'00) 2.5 dohc won't start, fuel or sensor?
('03-'05) Mechanical Window Click
('09-'13) Crazy 2010 Foster issue need advice please
Crazy 2010 Foster issue need advice please
FLUIDS for the 08 xt?!?!
('09-'13) Timing Belt Failure (replaced 10 months ago by delaer)
('01-'02) Fuse keeps on blowing (windos, indicators,roof)
('09-'13) Oil Change and skid plate
oil filter
keeper or seller?
('09-'13) Forester burning smell at 36k?
('01-'02) SF 2L S Turbo intermittently stops
('14+) XT Lag/Surging in "i" mode
('09-'13) Engine knocking sound at idle
('03-'05) Forester '05 Timing Belt replacement dealer quotes in Raleigh/Cary/CH NC
A/C needs to be checked
('14+) '14 XT trans clunk
('03-'05) (XS) Oil light flickering at low idle... uh oh.
2009 Forester A/C problems
('14+) 2014 high idle?
('98-'00) I don't like broken cars.
('09-'13) Throttle Lagging and unresponsive.
('01-'02) Moonroof issue (Not the common one!)
Timing belt
('01-'02) new member....HELP! in Portland, Oregon
('03-'05) Oil Leak above Oil Cooler (PICS included)
('01-'02) Multiple Issues
('09-'13) Groaning sound on tight slow turning
('09-'13) 13XT engine knocking/ticking (video)
('06-'08) NEED HELP code p2444 secondary air pump stuck on
('14+) BT pairing my HTC Inclredible
Lightweight Pulley Issue : Squeaking
('09-'13) Sluggish/over-aggressive shifting
('06-'08) Subaru Coolant Conditioner
Forester poppin thru intake
('03-'05) 2003 Forester XS - Fix it??
('01-'02) 2001 forester overheating
('06-'08) XT Oil Pan Leaking at Plug
('14+) BAD Moonroof rattle
('09-'13) 5MT Gear Lube Change
('14+) Coolant light during initial startup
('98-'00) ECM - P1560 - 2000 Subaru Forester
('06-'08) 2008 Forester Rear End Problem
('14+) NAV Head Unit Faceplate loose
Oil Consumption on 2009 Forester
('06-'08) Cooling Issue
('06-'08) noises in the cargo area
('09-'13) Noise on Acceleration..
('09-'13) Oil leak
('09-'13) Drive Shaft Gone on my 2009 Forester XT with 78K miles
('01-'02) Fuel lines at tank 99 Forester
('03-'05) rear rattle/clunk identification?
('98-'00) Forester 2000 strut change
('98-'00) ATF fluid change overfill
('06-'08) False Alarm Triggers Need help
Power loss
('09-'13) Engine Failure: Advice Wanted
('03-'05) 23.5" jack stands tall enough to get motor/tranny out the bottom?
('09-'13) Subaru Outback 2.5
('09-'13) 2011 Forester 2.5 L Coolant issues
('98-'00) strange overheating problem
('09-'13) Thanks to forum, torque bind fixed, 2009 Forester
(All Years) Extended Warranties.....Have you used it yet?
('06-'08) Cruise control "Code 64" and P2441 memorized
('01-'02) Stuck clutch pedal?!
('03-'05) Misfire and Lean Codes
2012 Forester 3rd and 4th cylinder misfire
('14+) 2014 Forester XT Power Steering Fail
('03-'05) wrong engine oil dip stick?
('98-'00) 98 Forester L Overheating
2014 Forester 2.5i with rust?
('01-'02) Front End Shimmy. Or is it a Wobble?
Strange Clunk When Cold
('03-'05) First oil change on this car
('98-'00) Hesitation caused by worn throttle cable???
Sunroof rattle
('14+) Sunroof rattle
('01-'02) radio and wipers intermitent
('09-'13) 2012 Forester XT Oil Change
('03-'05) So I finally ordered the timing belt kit...
('14+) 2014 XT Touring - CEL, Flashing Cruise Control and "S"
('03-'05) Dealer FOS? Head replacement??
('06-'08) First maintenance questions
('09-'13) 60K mile maintenance - advice needed
2011 forester airbag light stying on
('06-'08) help need with my hanbrake wire
('01-'02) 02 Forester L CEL code P0172
HT Leads regularly failing
('09-'13) Bumped My Forester Lower Bumper - Radiator Frame Dented, Engine?
('14+) 2014 Forester Starting after rain [MERGED THREAD]
('03-'05) central locking
('09-'13) Does my 2011 Forester qualify as a lemon?
('14+) Rough Idle then CEL
Grinding/slushy noise when braking
14 Turbo - Rear Seats Not Aligned - QC or ???
('03-'05) "Beep" Alarm, using the remote not sounding.
('98-'00) engine earth cable
('09-'13) Just did my 30K service stuff -- success and better brakes!
('98-'00) Running well and now just wont start :/
('03-'05) AVCS solenoid housing?
('09-'13) 09 Forester CD Player issue
('98-'00) 1998 Subaru Forester EJ25D Head Gasket Job in my future
('98-'00) spin on transmission filter
('03-'05) Hatch stuck
('03-'05) Should I re-torque head bolts?
('14+) Subaru Safety Recall WQH44 2014 Forester Carpeted Floor Mats (merged thread)
('14+) 2014 Forester XT Hill Start Assist
('03-'05) SOHC Timing belt
('09-'13) Cold engine noise
('01-'02) EVAP valve
('01-'02) Looking for routine replacement recommendations for front suspension
('06-'08) 07 forester Auto Trans Issues?
2000 Forester - TSB 111781 (what for?)
('03-'05) '04 Forester XS clutch/revving issue
First oil change-how soon?
('09-'13) Problem with power locks in 2010 Forester
ECM reflash recall...
('14+) 2014 Forester Traffic System
HT Leads
What is this pipe? (leaking fluid)
('09-'13) Coolant smell, no leak, dealership advice
('01-'02) suddenly swimmy in the rear
('09-'13) Roof rail warranty
Wind noise ?
('98-'00) Cruise Control Problem
('09-'13) Replacing A/C Condenser.
('09-'13) 2012 2.5x stereo deck problems.
('03-'05) Driver's side door power UNlock stopped working
('01-'02) 2001 Auto clunking on acceleration from stop..
2001 forester Engine Miss
('09-'13) 2009 Subaru Forester - Windshield Washer Reservoir Repair/Replacement
('09-'13) Check engine & couple other lights on
('03-'05) fxt weird grinding noise please help!!
Tale of Woe. Any Advice?
('14+) Forester Specifications - turbo and non-turbo
('98-'00) Buying high mileage JDM SF5 Forester
('98-'00) Clicking noise while turning left!?!?!?!
('98-'00) weird misfire problem
('98-'00) P0183 Code and Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
('98-'00) Slynki's doing something weird...
('06-'08) Vacuum Switch - what does it do?
('03-'05) HELP!!!!!! Check engine light on steady and cruise light flashing... WTF
('09-'13) Backseat buckles facing wrong way?
('06-'08) Something Loose Under Gear Shift ?
('09-'13) Exhaust heat shield rattle? Anyone have a fix?
('06-'08) sad forester owner
('09-'13) Low engine oil causing louder boxer purr?
('03-'05) 2004 WRX EJ20 A/C Idler Pulley issue-little help?
Dealer or Home Oil Change?
('03-'05) Wheel bearing replacement and "trailing arms"
('98-'00) car shuts off randomly
Forester problems
('09-'13) losing oil
('06-'08) Gauge Cluster screws
2000 Bad Catalitic converter
('09-'13) Fluids
('03-'05) excesive fuel leak
('06-'08) front end clunk over bumps
('03-'05) P0457 - Evap Leak Detected (Fuel Cap) - New fuel cap
Replaced timing belt
('09-'13) 2011 Subaru Forester XT Intial service costs $315!!
('01-'02) Synthetic oil change
('98-'00) Opinions/Experience with High Mileage Part Synthetic Oil's?
('98-'00) this subie is jynx'd
('03-'05) Oops, do I need a new alternator?
('98-'00) Leaking oil help!
('98-'00) Forester has no power on start
('01-'02) 2002 turbo s backbox needed
Suspensionand headlights
('98-'00) Consuming oil, low compression..
('01-'02) Window Regulator..fell out!