Subaru B9 Tribeca Interior & Passenger Comfort Concerns
From A/C to seat adjusments to finding a way to clean that stain on the carpet, discuss B9 interior issues here.
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about service bulletin on Drain valve
I just had the Tech Bulletin fix for the A/C drain orifice installed. this is a small drain that allows the condensation to drain off instead of dripping behind the center vent and making that tapping or some say percolating sound.
It should only occur when the A/C is on there is humidity being removed from the air... so wont know probably if the fix worked until spring time as its been pretty cold here in Pittsburgh lately.
Heres a link to the read only message board that details the fix: robotb9, "Subaru B9 Tribeca: Problems & Solutions" #691, 26 Aug 2006 11:14 am
I have spoke to the dealer but little they can do. Not like something is broken or anything like that. Seems to me I read that Subaru addressed this & made some improvements in the 07's
Is it just me or anyone else out there feel the ride is very harsh?
Yes the ride is harsh on an 06 but that does not seem to bother me.
I live in Canada and both Tribecas were purchased in the US so I get to drive and live in the 07 for the 8 hour trip home....as I did for our 06. So I should be able to get an idea of any differences.
Still getting around 22 mpg for most highway driving. But, the ride, to me is quite "harsh" and I guess I will just have to live with it
Oh well. Other good news today, I am starting again to do business in Halifax so will have a reason to return there this summer. Heard the tall ships are returning there in 07. We were last there in 00 when the tall ships where there and had a great time.
If we get there, may try to get back to PEI & look you up. You did say we could get a room there with a "Tribeca" discount???
Steve
-juice
-mike
Check on the door jamb, it's usually around 29psi for most models. That's pretty soft.
I actually use 33psi to get the opposite effect.
-juice
If the road is smooth- the ride is silky. If the road is very rough (like off-road), I've found that the long travel suspension really eats it up well. It's those pesky little bumps in between that I feel. I've got an '07, and I was expecting a bit more of a luxurious ride. No car is perfect. Well, except apparently if it's made by Toyota.
They do have a smooth ride, and quiet, too.
-juice
Perhaps you misunderstood me. I didn't say run the pressure below the acceptable level, HOWEVER, sometimes folks fill them up to the max pressure allowed on the tire sidewall, or leave what the dealer put in (often 50psi so if a car sits on the lot the tires don't get flat spots) Check the pressures and make sure they are at what the door jam says to inflate them to.
-mike
I'm new to the forum and just purchased a 2008 Tribeca 7 pas w/navi. I have the rattle in the cargo area issue and am pretty sure it is from the rear hatch. When going over bumps it sounds like something is loose in the cargo area. It was "horrific" when I picked up the car, took it back, and they re-adjusted latch. This eliminated some of it, but not all. Has anyone actually gotten the dealer to fix this issue successfully? (Does anyone have an '08 without this issue?) Thanks
in 2008 Subaru discussion
Is this an acknowledged problem with the Tribeca? Has anything been done with this as part of the '08 redesign?
Thanks!
J
-mike
Second question. In the summer, I hear a "popping" sound coming from the center of the dash. Has anyone else experienced this issue and found a fix?
Oh...forgot to mention my other problem...my remote start won't work. They had to order an interface board. Also, sometimes my remote access won't open or close the car until I get right up to the door. They think the two problems maybe connected so we're waiting on the replacement board to find out.
Stay tuned!
Thanks
Anyone have any ideas? How long SHOULD this take?!