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  1. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    My 2010 N/A Forester is leaking exhaust all over, probably rusted out in a few places, getting the P420 Catalytic converter code, mufflers are loud, so time to replace the exhaust system out. 3 Things to get? Front Cat, Back Cat and Exhaust kit? WALKER 16564 Front Catalytic Converter More...
  2. Exterior and Body
    Hi, Just purchased a 2010 Forester that didn't come with any roof rails. Went to the junk yard and purchased some. Now that I'm installing them, I run into an issue with exactly how to install. Do I need to remove the headliner to install? Looks like the bolts don't line up with any existing...
  3. Transmission and Driveline
    During cold starts I have a weird whirring sound that comes from the transmission. It only does it in R and D and not in N or P. It only makes the noise when under load like accelerating or if I hold the brake and lightly touch the gas. Once the car warms up, it stops making the noise. It sounds...
  4. Interior and Electronics
    I’m having troubles with my central locking.. when opening all or doors/boot it unlocks then re locks within a second and it might take around 3-4 goes locking then re locking until it eventually stays open allowing the boot to open. Fortunately I can see the inside lock on the rear door to know...
  5. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    2010 Subaru Forester X LTD Automatic - purchased used 1.5 years ago for $5700 and about 150,000 miles. Right after purchase needed 4 tires, brakes. then 8 mos later a new engine with all the fixins' ($5000!). now i just put in an alternator and was told it needed freon and new radiator because...
  6. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    Hello all, I’m currently dealing with a headache. I just replaced the engine in my 2010 Forester 2.5 NA, it starts and runs just fine but my CEL, traction control, and cruise light are all tweaking and I’m getting a P2229 code “Barometric Pressure Circuit High” but can’t find any info ANYWHERE...
  7. Brakes
    howdy! my first rodeo shopping around for a full set (rotor plates as well) im looking to improve the car! if anybody has any suggestions I would love to hear them! Thanks a million!
  8. Motor Conversions
    My junkyard is selling a running 2.5 SOHC from a 2010 Legacy for $500. Is this engine compatible in my 2010 Forester with SOHC so long as I swap the usual things over from my engine? I’ve read that the 2010 Legacy 2.5 shortblock is completely different and uses a CVT instead of the 4EAT and is...
  9. Transmission and Driveline
    I’m buying a 2010 Forester 2.5x, 160k, 4EAT from a friend for $200, he drove it dry so a rod packed it’s bags and left the engine. He was not aware that these can not be flat towed and had his dad flat tow him 4 miles back home in “neutral”, they said they did not exceed 30mph. While I hunt for...
  10. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hey guys, fairly new member here and a first-time poster. So please excuse my lack of knowledge. So I have a 2010 Forester 2.5 XT and unfortunately, my engine has decided to completely give out on me. My wife and I were on the way back from a beach trip when my oil light started flashing, I...
  11. Interior and Electronics
    I have the H621SFG650 head unit installed in my '10 Forester as shown below. I want to see what reasonable options exist when it comes to modifying/replacing the head unit. I would prefer to try to modify the software on it as that option is free. I know it has a Bluetooth receiver in it as...
  12. Forester Shopping
    Hello! I have never owned a Subaru before, but have always been interested in one. I’m in the market for a new car. I graduate from college in a week and prefer something that will last me for a long while (ideally at least 3-5 years), gets decent mileage, and can handle well in the snow. If it...
  13. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    Hello, sorry if this is a duplicate question. I certainly could not find anything like what I'm experiencing after a lot of searching! I have a 2010 Forester with ~160k miles on it that refuses to start (at first only when below 20 degrees, and then at any temperature). I took it to a shop, and...
  14. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hello All, I have an issue reading the oil dipstick on my 2010 (scouted the forum and the interwebs and was not able to find a definitive answer): if I try to read it with the vehicle off ( even leaving it overnight) the dipstick shows as overfilled ( it is actually a smear that is waaaay pass...
  15. Steering, Suspension and Handling
    Hello, I own a 2010 forester and I've been getting this weird clunking when I go over certain bumps while driving. I've narrowed it down to most likely the sway bar bushings as they haven't been replaced for the lifetime of the car (141,000mi). I was able to get the drivers side bushing...
  16. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    Hi all, first post here 😀 My 2010 Forester 2.5 auto shows the CEL and traction control warning light, but runs normally. The OBD codes were: P0137 O2 Sensor Low Voltage (Bank 1 - Sensor 2) P0139 O2 Sensor Slow Response (Bank 1 – Sensor 2) The sensor wiring harness is undamaged. (The timing...
  17. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    My forester begins to shake like I’m driving over a bumpy road for a few seconds when it shifts into 4th gear and then it goes away. It only happens with that gear and none of the others. Any idea what it could be?
  18. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    Non-turbo, 2.5L forester started running very rough, dead mis-fire two cylinders. Shop replaced spark plugs and wires, sent us down the road. 90 miles later CEL and multiple other lights on dash lit. Took it to hometown shop, they said bad converter, sensor or two also bad. Replaced that. Drove...
  19. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hello all, I have a 2010 with 85000 miles on body and about 4000 on a reman engine. Awhile back the engine was sputtering when accelerating between 40mph and 50mph and idling roughly. Eventuslly the p 0303 code (misfire cylinder 3 showed up) I replaced all 4 spark plugs. It looked like the...
  20. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hello All, My 2010 forester's hatch doesn't open with the key, it beeps and flashes three times but doesn't do anything. I can still open it up normally with the button on the hatch. Any ideas of what the beeping means or what to do to fix it?
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