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  1. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I have a 2008 Forester Sport 2.5X with just under 250K miles. I purchased it with 117K miles. There are a few things that make me think the fuel pump may be wearing out, and I need to be able to reliably cross mountain passes. So, two questions: 1. What are early signs of the fuel pump getting...
  2. Parts For Sale or Trade
    Hi all, not used this forum in a while as I no long have my Foresters however I am sat on some parts which maybe be helpful to someone or a garage to make some use of as they take up a lot of space and wanting to get rid of them. The parts are listed on eBay for £150 but if a forum member wants...
  3. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    I’ve been looking all over for an airbag clockspring for my 1998 forester. I can’t find one anywhere except with the dealer ($631) which is not ideal. Does anyone know if a clockspring from another Subaru will fit, for example same year different model or same model different year kinda thing...
  4. HVAC - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    Greetings to the most helpful resource to take great care of Annie, my 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5I/JFB! Many thanks. I have had HVAC issues that I believe stem from an electrical problem with the blower control knob (middle plug. I noticed melting between the harness plug and knob plug: I...
  5. Eastern Forum
    Hey all! I'm new to Greensboro NC and I have a kid who I am trying to teach routine car maintenance. We changed out the battery of the 2014 Forester and now don't have a radio. HA! I can't find the SD card and the dealership wants $400+ for it. Is there anyone local who would let me borrow their...
  6. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    Hi all, I’m currently trying to source: E2410SC000WU That is the satin white but I’d be open to other colors for the right price. Thank you in advance!
  7. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    When I was first shopping for my Forester in July, the OEM Subaru parts website had a 20% off sale on parts and accessories. I should have stocked up then, but I assumed another sale would come back round. But I haven’t seen another sale since!! Does anyone know if Subaru Parts Online from...
  8. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    Hey everyone, I saw a much older thread about listing junkyards and what they have available - no posts for quite a while so thought I'd revive it here. I also wanted to see what everyone thinks I should look for when I do finally get to my local pick n pull. I have a 2005 LL Bean and a 2013 -...
  9. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    My 04 Forester XT 5mt fuel tank has a leak, thanks to some pretty rude rust. There are a couple replacements, some for the N/A foresters and a couple for the Turbo. Is there any difference between the two? A shop nearby was confident they could install a non-turbo tank in my XT, but I'm seeing...
  10. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    Anyone order from @foresterparts on Instagram before? I recently ordered a new grille at the beginning of the month and haven’t received any updates on my order since. Just wondering if anyone has actually ordered and received parts from this place. I hope I didn’t get screwed over and lose...
  11. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    I am using this thread to compile a list of all known parts that can be printed for the Forester. If you have a part number, please post it as well. DIY 3d printed center cap for steel wheels Rear wiper PIAA Si-Blade Adaptor for Subaru SK - SOA591R614 Generic searches: tinkercad thingiverse
  12. Lighting and Electrical
    Hi, First time caller. I have an '07 Forester, and one of my headlights have a hole in the case and currently serves as home to a community of algae. I'm speechless about the cost of a new headlight, and am on the search for wrecked '07s to buy a used part. Do I have to use the '07 model, or...
  13. Transmission and Driveline
    Hello, I am new here and wondering if anyone can help with some part numbers for the front differential fill and drain plug or point me in the direction where I can locate some more resources. I'm based in Australia so there are limited aftermarket resources so I've based a lot of research on...
  14. Lighting and Electrical
    Hey all, I have a 2017 Forester XT with a shattered left headlight lens. The headlight itself functions fine, but I am trying to fix it without paying the $1300 the dealership quoted me. My question is, if I were to buy a used headlight assembly on ebay, would I be able to use the lens from...
  15. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hi, I brought my car in for a recall issue and then noticed it looked like a part was missing? I don't know much about cars. What part should I search for? Thanks
  16. Glass: Windows, Mirrors and Moon roofs
    Hey all, I have an SH Australian spec XT, and I'm looking at swapping both of the complete side mirrors.. Does anyone know if the 2011 side mirrors with the indicator lights will straight swap with my current ones? Or any other options Thanks 👊
  17. Glass: Windows, Mirrors and Moon roofs
    Side mirror lost to the garage door. Trying to find the part number for this inner plastic trim piece. Cant seem to find it anywhere. I bought a new cover and lower trim piece but that wasnt the right part. There is some sort of inner trim. Any one know the part number? 4 new photos by Mitch Ross
  18. Utility and Protection
    anyone know where to get skid plates like different quality then plastic
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