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Subaru B9 Tribeca: Problems & Solutions
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it has nothing to do with bumps in the road. it must be something with the outside air vent.
to me it sounds like a loose ball rolling in a felt padded wooden box slowly...
It would be nice if SOA rep could add their thoughts to this discussion, however this is not likely. Juice is the closest thing we have, perhaps he has a thought.
Jerry
Clearly the resolution here is for you folks to pool together and buy me a Tribeca. I promise to disassemble the HVAC and try to track down the culprit.
But seriously, my guess is one of the flaps that directs the air to different paths must not be totally secure. Not sure if there's an easy fix for that. Just a SWAG.
-juice
Jerry
Interiors are more quiet so we notice things more. Jeep had a big problem with Dana axles because the Grand Cherokee got quieter. It was the same axle on the previous generation, but noone noticed before because there was enough ambient noise.
Plus, I bet now that we'd talked about it, you listen for it.
-juice
Thank you.
My car has been at the dealer on two different occasions for this problem. Each time I left it for several days. This latest attempt to fix it has been for more than a week. Is anyone else out there who has experienced this problem and had it successfully resolved. I was not happy with the prospect of having local mechanics tear the car down but the noise was getting louder and more persistent.
the other rattle i had was a kind of short squeek sound. it came from the front hood not being mounted straight and torquing when hitting bumps. but it doesnt sound like the tapping your talking about. they did fix that ... the subaru rep ended up riding around with the car hood up with his head leaning out to listen while the tech drove my SUV around the lot.... they realligned the hood and all was fixed!
Noise from Center Vent Area
Service Bulletin #10-76-06
Pages: 2
Bulletin Description: The purpose of this bulletin is to address a possible customer concern relating to a "tapping or gurgling" type noise heard from the center vent area when operating the A/C on either defroster or heat mode. With those settings, the wind velocity in the drain hose increases by internal pressure of the HVAC system. The noise occurs when condensed water droplets hit the side of the drain hose. The noise is more pronounced with high humid conditions. To eliminate the noise, an orifice will need to be installed at the end of the drain hose.
Rear Gate Stays
Campaign Bulletin #WWZ-10
Pages: 9
Bulletin Description: Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that certain 2006MY Subaru B9 Tribeca models require rear gate stay inspection and/or replacement.
The tailgate support stays installed on affected vehicles may not provide the total amount of support intended. Over time, the amount of support the stays provide may diminish, resulting in more effort needed to open and close the tailgate. It is also possible that the tailgate may unexpectedly begin to move downward after being placed in an upright position.
This service program will involve the inspection and/or replacement of both rear gate stays on affected vehicles. Please refer to the Service Procedure section of this bulletin for more details.
this definitely sounds like it could be my issue.
thanks
http://techinfo.subaru.com/html/ixSearchKwBu.jsp?model_year=2006&vehicle_line=B9- - +Tribeca&publication_type=16&text_keyword=&keyword=&bulletin=3
Click the "?" to see what each one is about.
-juice
At any rate, is anyone aware if one can purchase rear view camera, or sensors, or something that would help. I have the Nav so maybe there is aftermarket device that would work?
Any ideas would be appreciated.
-juice
I do agree that visibility from the mirrors is lousey. The blind spots are terrible when you're driving on a highway and trying to see during a pass. I put the goofy wide angle stick on mirrors on my outside mirrors.
That said, I do like this car very much.
Good luck with the camera, I hope this helps.
I'm fine when parking as I drove a Sequoia for the last five years and got used to parking in small spaces with a monster vehicle. This thing is a piece of cake to park compared to the Sequoia.
-juice
I have been driving for many years and never, ever gotten into an accident. Quite remarkable since I put on over 30,000 miles per year and have done for for quite some time. However, the visibility in the back & sides of this car is the absolute worst I have ever had in a vehicle. Already have had a few close calls. I don't know if it was because I am not as careful as I should have been, but there sure is something about this car that makes for very poor visibility.
California DMV says "Always look over the proper shoulder before making lane changes or pulling away from the curb."
Having had a retinal detachment in my left eye 20+ years ago leaves me leary to turn my head hard to the left a lot. Heck, I'm not even supposed to strain on the toilet.
While most vehicles have a blind spot, the one in the Tribeca is a blind spot with tunnel vision. Parking doesn't bother me, but changing lanes to the left is just ugly.
I try to always look over my shoulder when changing lanes, I had too many close calls with the Pathfinder. It's going to be hard to defend that you were too lazy to look if you cause an accident...
I'll look out for the F-150s. I hear they might be GM/Ford F-150s some day.
I think they'll need to call them F-1500's to be fair
Since I have to make another trip now, I went head and ordered the backup sensors so I can have them installed on the same visit. I had been meaning to do that all summer, because as a teacher there are lots of kids running through the parking lots with their parents in tow. Yesterday we had a tragedy with a little 18-month-old that somehow was run over by her own parent in one of our local schools...the child did not survive. I have no excuse for waiting any longer to have the sensors installed. Wish I could get the camera, too. I'm glad Subaru is taking a positive approach wth the new models.
-Karen in AZ-
Thanks for the input.
So the backup sensors....would they be sensitive enouogh to pick up say a 18 month old behind you? Just curious....it is a great feature.