('09-'13) 2013 forester issues ( car shaking and window condensation)

scubaskim · 01-21-2013, 08:51 AM

Hi all,

Proud new owner of a 13 Forester here!

Just had some general problems, which aren't a big deal but just curious if anyone else seem to notice.

When I first start the forester, it appears the entire car shakes a little. This goes away once I put the care in gear.

Secondly, it seems like my front windshield likes to accumulate condensation on the inside anyone else experience these issues?

Much love.

trailangel · 01-21-2013, 08:59 AM

It's normal for car to run rough in cold high idle startup.

You need to clean your interior window really well. Mine took 2-3 cleanings with a good glass product. Recommend Stoners glass cleaner from auto parts store.

Welcome to this forum!

OrangeSoda · 01-22-2013, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trailangel

It's normal for car to run rough in cold high idle startup.

You need to clean your interior window really well. Mine took 2-3 cleanings with a good glass product. Recommend Stoners glass cleaner from auto parts store.

Welcome to this forum!

This pretty much sums it up. A clean windshield is a happy windshield. Its more likely to fog when its dirty. I usually clean it with some glass cleaner and perhaps some Rain-X anti fog. I've had pretty good luck with it. I've never tried Stoners, but I think I'll try it out next time i'm at the store. I wouldn't worry about the rough cold start. That's perfectly normal.

Criticalmass · 01-24-2013, 10:07 AM

^and keep in mind that it will shake side to side most likely because of the design of your engine-don't be alarmed by that.

OldGoat38 · 01-24-2013, 04:13 PM

Setting the climate controls to one of the two defrost modes should clear up the condensation.

01-21-2013, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
scubaskim Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1 Car Year: 2013 Car Model: Forester Transmission: Auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2013 forester issues ( car shaking and window condensation) Hi all, Proud new owner of a 13 Forester here! Just had some general problems, which aren't a big deal but just curious if anyone else seem to notice. When I first start the forester, it appears the entire car shakes a little. This goes away once I put the care in gear. Secondly, it seems like my front windshield likes to accumulate condensation on the inside anyone else experience these issues? Much love.

01-21-2013, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
trailangel Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 990 Location: Los Angeles Car Year: 2010 Car Model: Forester 2.5X Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's normal for car to run rough in cold high idle startup. You need to clean your interior window really well. Mine took 2-3 cleanings with a good glass product. Recommend Stoners glass cleaner from auto parts store. Welcome to this forum! __________________ TrailAngel 2010 2.5X 5MT

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01-24-2013, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Criticalmass Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 198 Location: NY Car Year: 2006 Car Model: Forester Transmission: Automatic Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^and keep in mind that it will shake side to side most likely because of the design of your engine-don't be alarmed by that.

01-24-2013, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
OldGoat38 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 250 Location: Francestown NH Car Year: 2012 Car Model: Forester X Transmission: 5 MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Setting the climate controls to one of the two defrost modes should clear up the condensation.

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