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Subaru B9 Tribeca: Problems & Solutions
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What really really annoy me is that for some strange reason, it changes the mode like from vents to bilevel or defrog when u start the car.
The auto mode controls not only the temperature but also the humidity. The system can not de-humidify if the compressor is not running.
If you do want the de-humidifying feature manually turn the compressor off.
Anyone have experience with or more information about the 3M Protective film to apply to the front bumper, leading edge of hood, and headlights? My right front fog light has a hairline crack on it- doesn't allow moisture through- but would like to prevent further damage to other parts of my B9... I've always thought that it fades at a different rate, and with my white paint, I wouldn't want the clear film to get "yellowish" over time.
I do believe the plastic used for the lens of the fog light is very succeptable to crack- I am amazed that it did crack- never in any of my previous cars has this happened, and I do understand that things like this do happen; with less than 2K miles, unlikely, but still possible
Touch-up paint? On-line, sure. I'd definitely want a perfect match for color.
-juice
Has anyone complained to SOA yet - if so any reaction?
I will call the 800 number for subaru and complain. hope others do. yeah I know its located low but the lens is way too cheap and thin for this design.
any web address? wouldn't you think the local subaru dealer could provide it? web address would be great. I did end up purchasing all weather mats from subarupartsforyou.com suggestions would be great
Last time I got parts on-line it was from Liberty Subaru. I used e-mail, parts at libertysubaru.com (modify for anti-spam purposes).
-juice
the sales person offered to buy back my B9 at the depreciated value and sell me one at Invoice ! I said no way, I would take a beating on the differential.
AKA
-juice
Unfortunately the only way (simple way) is to connect your i Pod to the AV ports in the rear of the vehicle (only on models with DVD players) and switching to "aux" on the console.
AKA
Remember this is Subaru's FLAGSHIP vehicle too.
800-SUBARU3
M-th (8:30 - 5 PM)
Fr (10:30 AM to 5 PM)
A few questions:
Have any of you been successful repairing the problem?
Did it fix itself or does this require a dealer visit?
What was the diagnosis?
Is it safe to drive th car under with these symptoms?
Truly a great car, but this kind of electrical problem is unacceptable at 300 miles on the odo.
-juice
Jerry
the thing is Subaru needs to make a fix. or I am sure the replacement lens will break just as quickly. and at $80 per lens thats not fun. even if they replace it once. I doubt they will it twice. so for now I put clear packing tape over the crack and turned the fog lights off so they wont pull in moisture when hot and then cool down.
I will email SoA also, thanks for the suggestion.
The current one is so cheap, it just doesn't belong in that beautiful interior.
-juice
That's only half a loaf, I know, but it's a start. They'll need to realize that the lens material should be much more resistant to impact damage. I have no marks on my bumper - I would think the paint would be more fragile than the fog light lens.
I have ordered a set of 3M head light & Fog light protectors from: www.drivingcomfort.com
Set of four custom cut shields
1402 Xpel Headlight Protection, Headlamp and Fog Lamp Kit, for a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Will ship from manufacturer within 2 to 3 weeks
$44.95 shipping is $4.95
At $80 bucks a pop for one fog light lens this is a no brainer.
They also have upper and lower clear bras at 165.00 each.
also let us know if you get the fog lights covered under warranty
The film for headlight is a 40 mil plastic, which is pretty thick but flexible. It should fit nicely since it become soft when heated with a heat gun or hair dryer.
The adhesive is on the back of the film, with a peel off backing. There are 2 installation method, a dry and a wet. I recommed the wet as it is more forgiving. You can peel the film off the headlight and redo it as many times as you want as long as the alcohol/water solution is not dry up behind the film.
The dry method is just a stick on solution. So if you screw up the first time, you are screwed.
The film is great. But I do notice some bubble between the film and headlight after about 3 years. Not too noticeable unless you really look at it.
I was using mine, however it is flimsy and not user friendly, so its in the cargo bin for now.
Do you have the e-mail for SOA?
-juice
Marilyn
Looking at the website it shows the headlight and foglight install is a ***** (5 star difficulty) the hardest of their rating. The local rep quoted me $120 installed so for $80 I think I am going to avoid the risk of screwing it up.
Also they are a premium installer so I guess they have the computer to custom cut the stuff so I dont need to wait for xpel to ship the protection kit to them.
I am curious if it will still crack. I dont think its a chipping problem but the lens material on the foglights are not strong enough. so I wonder if the 3M film will stop the chips but the force will still cause the fog lens to crack :confuse:
I haven't heard of anyone lens got broken with the film... I guess u can put it on 1 of the lens and see if the other 1 craks or not.
see link HERE
and I am sure on a standard foglight with glass or better quality plastic lens on the foglights then the thin plastic used, the 3M film will work wonders. And no ... I guess putting it on 1 lens and seeing if the other cracks is not an option :P Why would someone do that :confuse:
Ok.. I m wrong. its a 5 star... But the foglight is easy...
Thanks!
I had 20 at my house, I drove eight miles on country roads to pick up my carpool rider and confirmed that he had 20 at his house. I'm going to keep an eye on it for a few days, but it could be a bad sensor.
Click & Clack say it takes about 4 hours for the engine oil to cool fully, so that might affect the reading.
-juice