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Dunno about Ken, but I described a multiple soft continuous thump-thump-thump that I hear every time I turn my XT wheel when stopped or at low speeds (when it's quiet enough to hear it). On my one service call so far, the Subaru people said they couldn't hear it. My ears aren't all that great, yet I hear it every time.
I've never been able to get most dealers techs to actually hear a noise unless I was in the car with them saying - "Can you hear that?" - generally as I was shouting over the noise.
Can't honestly say the Mercury dealer was much better.
It really seems like they just don't want to be bothered with noise issues. I suspect part of it is that they can spend a lot of time trying to find one, do a relatively simple fix, (most noises are of the hard to find - easy to fix variety, IMO) then only get a fraction of their labor cost back from Subaru since Subaru, I suspect, pays a flat rate for diagnostic time and repair.
They seem much more willing to chase out of warranty noises around.....surprise surprise.
Larry
Sorry, it was late and I did not make that specific enough. This was the big 1970 top of the line luxury Chrysler with the 383 engine!! The factory just plain balked at making that model in a stick shift during the '70s!
Yes, I had a 1953 stick Chrysler. I also had a '58 Chevy, '55, '57 and '59 Ford Fairlanes and a '62 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser all in factory stick shift versions. And there are, thankfully many newer cars available in 5 speed versions. I've had two Mitsubishi Cordias and a Tredia in that config.
But...my wife won't allow me to get any more "sticks" if she has to drive them. <G>
Bob D.
Dealer just called me. The problem is a burned exhaust valve on the #3 cylinder. He's going to do a complete valve job for $2900. When I balked at the price of the valves and said I could get them cheaper online, he said he'd give me 10% off the total job, which includes all new gaskets and seals throughout the engine. That's a hunk of change on a 20% pension, but it should last another 200 to 300 k miles or outlive me if I maintain it!
Bob D.
At least you'll have fresh wear-and-tear items all around.
-juice
-juice
Jon
DougM
Greg
The dealer is 90 miles away, so before I agree, I'd like to know if anyone here knows whether it's true that the keys have to be programmed to work. I don't see how it could be true since the key I have looks just like an ordinary metal key, no plastic coating on the "handle" where a microchip could be placed. Unless they have to program something with the car itself??? If it makes any difference, I do have the factory security system.
The dealer is now only selling Mazdas, and their knowledge of Subarus when they did sell them was alarmingly low, so I don't trust them when they tell me such things without being able to explain them to my satisfaction.
Actually, he's got to have his wires crossed I could understand if it used VATS or PASS or one of the others - those do need their "keys" programmed since there's a transducer in the plastic part of the key.
I haven't heard of Subaru doing that and I've got an 03 OBW and 04 XT.
Ask him if he's confused.
Also, there may be enough information in the owner's manual for you to program the remote yourself. I'd suggest he send you the whole package and at least let you take a shot at it (if you're comfortable with that) before making a 180 mile round trip.
HTH
Larry
Might be worth asking some of the folks with a '04 Forester if they have these type of keys now. I wasn't aware of any changes....
-Brian
I'll talk to the dealer again once they get the keys.
-Dave
I have to confess to lately thinking about the 3M as it is more esthetically pleasing than the bug guard, well after an incident today I am firmly in favour of the bug guard, when following behind a truck a rock about as big as a tennis ball came at me from out his rear wheel.
It hit the bug guard and broke it, the only damage is a paint chip in the bumper where the rock fell against it. I have no doubt in my mind that had I had the 3M clear I would be looking for a new hood now with all the associated headaches.
So whilst this is not an every day occurance it is something to consider when thinking about 3M.
3M will probably be okay against stone chips but in a case like mine kiss your hood goodbye.
Cheers Pat.
Greg
Craig
Cheers Pat.
Greg
I chalked it up to getting used to a new car, but I finally clued in that what's happening is that the seat won't maintain my height setting. Probably every time I drive it gets a little lower until eventually I notice it and pump it up higher again.
Does anyone have any knowledge of how the seat height mechanism works? Is this something they're going to have to order a whole new seat for or is it a relatively minor adjustment?
I will be happy when I can wash my hands of them once and for all. At least the car is great!
Jon
-mike
-juice
-juice
Cheers Pat.
-Dennis
The dealer repainted my hood and fenders, but my windshield cracked in the baking booth. So they had to replace that as well.
All in all, quite a nightmare. I had the bug guard removed - good riddance.
I've posted before on this topic. I mention it only as a caution to those contemplating this option. Subaru needs to either change to a more durable plastic - polycarbonate would work - or improve the mounting design.
I won't put another bug guard on until they do. We get gusts in the 50-90 mph range in the mountains sometimes. It's a severe condition that the bug guard simply isn't up to handling. YMMV.
-brianV
Jim
Craig
I know the one on the GT could not cause the problem that Jimmys did, as mine sits far enough off the hood that I can almost shove my hand between the bug guard and the hood.
Cheers Pat.
I surely will miss it when I get that GT or XT next year. 8-) But, I most certainly will get that 3M stuff applied, as it's better than nothing.
-Brian
Anyway Chris, it appears that your dealer is making your keys the old fashioned/low tech. way. They are probably getting blanks and are going to cut the new keys from your key. If you call us at the 800 number we can document your comments on the dealership and see if there is something we can do to ease the agg. of having to travel such a distance for this. I'm not sure of the alternative, but we should be able to do something for you. Please tell the Rep. that Patti wants to see the case. I mean, you should have a full set of keys for your new Subaru!
Sorry about the problem.
Patti
Cheers Pat.
If I can have one, great. Now if I only could figure out which vehicle.... LOL
-Brian
Cheers Pat.
Also, my steering gear has been doing some binding lately...
Went under to look at all the boots and listen for anything as my wife turned the steering wheel--not much--a little squeaking. But when I lower the car it still binds at about 3/4 of the way.
Question--are the steering boots supposed to feel empty or full of grease when you squeeze them?
Thanks,
Eric
-Colin
Well riddle me this Colin: I've got a fuel smell in the engine compartment when I start up--seems to me the charcoal cannister isn't purging correctly. What do you diagnose?
Eric
Jim
Eric
-Dave
Thank you, Dave.
Jim
-mike