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  1. Transmission and Driveline
    I need some advice, my 2004 forester has had a grind & AWD issue and the problem has kept on coming back after replacing the steering rack and the front driving shaft. The car only drives fine when fuse is changed and it is turned to 2WD. I have been advised to buy complete gearbox, my friend...
  2. Lighting and Electrical
    So I have been working on my buddies 04 forester Xt and the headlights just went out. They were leds at the time and we tried switching them back to the halogen bulbs but no luck. I have tested all the fuses and relays in the engine bay and they all are good. Tried checking the connectors to the...
  3. New Member Introductions
    Hello all, I bought my sibling's 04 X in 2021 which she had owned since new (and replaced with a new 2021), it has 115k on it now, I've had the timing belt and water pump replaced but other than that it's been a great car, I've taken it on several road trips. I joined to see what other's...
  4. Transmission and Driveline
    I have an '04 Forester 2.0X and when the engine is cold 3rd gear slips really bad and when it gets up tempt, slips for 1 sec and engages which makes brutal shifts. I want to try my luck on a transmission rebuild kit but I can only see 2.5 4EAT kits, is it compatible with a 2.0 4EAT? And if it...
  5. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Good morning kings, just double-checking before I do anything stupid here - I drive a manual 2004 forester 125 hp. I got the faulty code P0030, understood as one of the Lambda sensors (oxygen sensors) are faulty. So I ordered this: FAE Lambdasond it says sensor before catalysator "Universal...
  6. Transmission and Driveline
    Help! The other day I lost all action in my clutch pedal and the car became very difficult to drive ending up going between 1st and 2nd alot, and there was some white smoke that smelt like brake fluid. Through this we where able to determine the actual clutch was the issue and the slave cylinder...
  7. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    Howdy Folks, I apologize in advance for the long and possibly naive post. To start I have an automatic 04 Forster 2.5x with about 170k miles right now. I bought it with 130k, and it allegedly has had a head gasket replacement but no papers to show for that. I use it as my daily and weekend...
  8. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I recently was involved in a low speed collision at about 15 mph -- on a roundabout, driver in front braked very abruptly, I tried swerving to avoid him, but couldn't. I clipped the SUV on my driver's side, and it broke my headlight, dented my hood, cracked bumper cover and damaged my fender...
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  10. New Member Introductions
    My dad has gone through so many Subarus. Model to model, it definitely got the Subaru bug stuck to me while growing up. Decided to go with this 2004 Forester in Pacifica Blue. I guess that's why I called it "Pacifica". Have lots of ideas to get this car modded and to make it more of my own...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Recently bought a 2004 Forester X, 4-speed auto, 87K miles, got it fro $1200 and seemed like a great deal and am excited to become part of the community! Recently had the timing belt replaced and fixed an oil leak. Also put in a new aftermarket head unit (quite the ordeal with the manual climate...
  12. Utility and Protection
    Hi all. I've just bought a 2004 forester for my first car and am looking to get a bull bar for it. The only option I have found is from Subarextreme but that is way out of my budget. Are there any bars off other cars that can be modified to fit, I've heard that some 100 series cruiser bars can...
  13. Brakes
    Just got a hawkeye impreza as a parts car for another Subaru and it doesn't need any of the brake system, I was wondering if it's worth changing my forester brakes to the impreza ones? Is it an upgrade or not worth the trouble?
  14. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hey guys. i have a 2004 forester xt. every time i lightly drive it and come to a stop there is a transparent white smoke coming from the passenger side of my hood scoop. i open the hood and it looks like it’s coming from the turbo. i checked it out and didn’t see any apparent leaks or cracked...
  15. Transmission and Driveline
    Hi all, I'm starting to diagnose and attempt to fix a few problems on my 2004 Forester X Auto with the intention of selling it (I recently purchased a 2006 XT :cool:). One of these problems is the transmission not being able to upshift into 3rd gear once the car has reached operating...
  16. Interior and Electronics
    Hi there! I am wondering what other year model cargo covers will fit my 2004? I have found a 2009 cargo cover for free just around the corner from me. Cheers!
  17. Transmission and Driveline
    Hi all! Just was wondering if a 2007 forester automatic transmission will fit in a 2004 xt automatic?
  18. Lighting and Electrical
    This is my first post so direct me to the correct thread if I am in the wrong here. I am installing some off-road lights on my 2004 forester xs, and I was hoping I could find switches/buttons to go in the panel where the cruise, fogs, and defrost are located. Ideally I’d get them for the 2...
  19. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I just bought a 2004 X, auto transmission, around 145k miles (234k km), and found out after buying that it has an oil leak from the head gasket. It's not leaking coolant, and it seems to be fine driving around the city and even on the highway a few times. I was planning to leave it for a few...
  20. Mountain Forum
    Salt Lake County, UT : Just bought my mostly dream budget subaru. 04 FXT 4EAT(really wanted a MT, but cant find one) It came with Invidia catted DP, Greddy Exhaust, Cobb AP, and SPT intake. My new buddy at Emissions place failed me today on my emissions because he claimed I am missing a CAT and...
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