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  1. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    In the process of swapping my stock TD04 with a Garrett GT2860R I recently picked up. I've been replacing dry hoses, re-running lines that were poorly ran, and I'm likely going to be buying some new vacuum lines since the old ones were in bad shape. My question is I know I need a new turbo inlet...
  2. Forester Shopping
    Hi all. I have a 2011, and I LOVE the panoramic sunroof! The only problem is, it's an automatic. I REALLY miss driving a manual. And if I'm looking into manuals, I might as well get a turbo, right? What year Forester would you recommend that has the panoramic sunroof and comes manual, with a...
  3. Motor Conversions
    Replacing the engine in my 2005 Subaru forester xt, swapping it from the ej255 to the ej20x and I just can’t seem to find where these 2 connectors go on the passenger side of the car, I may just be an idiot but any help would be appreciated.
  4. Vehicles For Sale
    UPDATE: Price drop to 22k. Selling my 2018 Forester XT with about 63,500 miles on the odometer, I'm second owner and drove for the last 30k miles. Decided to move onto another vehicle that fits my life a little better. Touring model with nearly every option available including Eye Sight, BSM...
  5. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Whenever I start my FXT 15 from a cold state, the RPM fluctuates strangely and the engine vibrates a lot. I can also hear the engine sort of knocking. When the turbo pressure reaches about 0.0 x100kPa, the oscillation happens. Then, after about 30s, the pressure drops and the RPM stabilizes...
  6. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hey Everyone, Looking for your opinions on a recurring P0302 code on my 2009 XT with 132k miles... Spark plugs, coil packs, MAF Sensor, fuel injector, and O2 sensor have been check and replaced but it’s still throwing the same code. Both a leak-down and compression test have been done and...
  7. Transmission and Driveline
    Hey my subbi friends! im so lost with Layla "my 2006 subaru forester XT" the car is lowered. bought the car with lowering spring on it. Im on my 3rd cv axle in 2 months, been same cv axle. (back driver) about to replace this one. this last didnt even last 50 miles. axle before made a 5 hour...
  8. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    I recently bought a 2010 XT. The turbo was bad so I got a GDP replacement from rockauto. Changing the turbo wasn't bad. Within 3 miles I was hearing weird noises. pulled turbo again. The compressor nut cam off and destroyed the compressor wheel. Returned to rockauto and waiting to hear back from...
  9. Vehicles For Sale
    SOLD, via Craigslist of SF Bay Area. You guys are too damn slow. LOL. Thanks for looking, though. Hiya, Foresters! UPDATE: Subaru has been tuned up. Oil & oil filter were changed, new windshield & rear window wipers, wheels were rotated, cleaned engine air filter, and cabin air filter, and...
  10. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Well I got the code ”P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Bank 1 or Single Sensor” for the life of me I’m struggling to find it , Im Not sure if my turbos in theway or what. Could someone help me locate it ? I’ve attached some picture to help guide in the direction
  11. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hello all. When I turn my car on I hear a loud squeal normally for about 10 seconds. It is longer when it is cold out and only for about 2 seconds, if at all, when it is hot out. This has been happening for as long as I can remember and I have just tried to live with it. I know it has to do with...
  12. Forester Shopping
    Hey all, I'm looking to purchase either a pre facelift or facelift Forester Cross Sports 2.0 but can't find anything on google for the questions I have if any of you guys would be keen to answer them it would help heaps how much worth is the difference in a 2.5xt and a cross sports 2.0t? how...
  13. 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...
  14. EE20 - 2.0L Diesel
    Hello all, I’ve just recently had the DPF replaced at around 200,000km on my Subaru forester Turbo Diesel 2011. As the DPF light was flashing. Since replacing the DPF I have noticed a lot of white smoke has been appearing from the exhausts especially in the lower gears. With this smoke there...
  15. Motor Conversions
    My 2012 XT with 112k miles is misfiring on all 4 cylinders and seems to be getting worse by the week. The Subaru dealership and my local mechanic think it's sludge on the cam phasers. Long, sad story and I've learned my lesson. The dealership is offering $7k for it, but in spite of my neglect, I...
  16. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hi! I've got a new to me 2004 forester xt with full maintenance receipts with a perfect maintenance history. Its only got 97k km (60k miles) and is in generally extremely good shape. All I've done since buying it is a snorkus delete, which only yielded a tiiiny bit more noise, if I drove it...
  17. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Im trying to figure out why my 2010 forester XT • feels like it is slow to accelerate* feels like it requires more gas to accelerate • Randomly stalling and then lighting up the dash like a Christmas tree. When I turn it off and attempt to code read there is no saved codes, and starts normally...
  18. Lighting and Electrical
    Hello everyone! I'm sorry that my first message on this forum is a technical question. For information, I live in Canada, therefore the Forester is Canadian Spec, but I believe this is the same as the US Spec. Every data is in kph, but I will convert them. I bought through a dealer a 2015...
  19. New Member Introductions
    Working on her still got a lot to do
  20. Forester Shopping
    Hallo all, I am new to this forum, so happy to have joined. I am currently not a Forester owner, but I plan to purchase a Forester this coming weekend. So need some advice, Looking to purchasing a Forester XT (Turbo Charged) with CVT, 7 year old car with relative low mileage. I was wondering...
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