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I had to hit "Auto" mode and then put it into manual. If this continues, hopefully my dealer will not be able to fix it and I'll need a new climate control system. If it's a direct swap and a color match, I would highly consider the manual system from the "X". :-)
-Dennis
To play it safe I would recommend following the "severe" schedule even if you don't drive in severe conditions. It costs very little extra money and keeps you well within the warranty requirements. If it's easier for you to keep using the 3,000-mile oil change warranty you're accustomed, then by all means, keep going with it.
-Ty
Ed
Ed
I think I've also noticed some of the same delay in temperature adjustment while in full MANUAL mode that some have experienced in AUTO mode. It seems at least initially that if I set the temp to 75, things warm up quickly, but then I'll back it down to 67 or so. However, it still shoots out hot air until I set it to 65 for a bit and then adjust back up. Nothing scientific to prove it, just my observations.
As others have concluded, I'm thinking that the position of the sensor is just wrong in the F-XT, even in manual mode. For instance, if your keys are cold, it'll pick that up as they are right in front of the sensor.
I think Samiam's resolution really seems to address the issue as it increases airflow to the sensor. I know his fix addresses the AUTO mode behavior. I might just order one to determine if it address the MANUAL mode operation as well (as I expect it to do).
-Brian
-Frank
-Dennis
-Brian
To paraphrase the Beatles, "it's getting better all the time." It's back up to 20.0 last tank.
;-p yourself. ;-P
Ed
Are there any known issues with the '04 OBS that could account for this behavior? I'm suspecting a defective battery. The nearest dealer is in Reno, NV, a 3 hr drive.
Elissa
When your cabin temp regulates, does your fan ever come down to "1"?
Mine doesn't and I prefer to have the fan on "1".
With my luck, the dealer will probably just fix HAL back to his normal eccentric self.
-Dennis
Ed
For that gusset, maybe you could find one from a wrecked car, try these folks:
http://www.fsautoparts.com/
-juice
Steve
Subaru cars are going for the entry level luxury market customers but their dealers and themselves are not ready to serve accordingly. If they are to target Volvo, Acura and Audi buyers, they have a long way to improve themselves beyond just producing good cars.
My car's second service is due in a month, I will have to pay for this as well. It was a mistake building free maintenance into cost reduction.
Regards,
Timur
Some people got coupon books, but that might have been for the other offer, not the lease deal.
This is new to Subaru so maybe they're having some growing pains.
-juice
I hope someone else with a lease can comment on how the free maintenance works. I have never had a lease myself.
I got the free maintenace deal on a purchase, and they sent me a coupon book with coupons for each scheduled service. I assume the lease deal is similar, and that your selling dealer should have done the paperwork so you'd get the coupon book.
Craig
My wife’s Subaru Forester S (manual) seems to be losing power when driving in the rain (with puddles on the roadway). When she steps on the gas, there is a delay or hesitation – almost like its going to stop, then the power will kick in, then out, etc. She has replaced the idle control value and the MAF sensor (2x) in the recent past 12 months and says the feeling is very similar to when those were malfunctioning – but without the CEL.
For my two cents, when she goes through a puddle (even a very shallow, typical rain-type) and the hesitation starts, it feels more like slipping out of gear or loss of power to the rear diff, which then catches up. It’s hard to tell for me whether it’s a fuel/O2 related problem or transmission – somewhere in between? But for now, it only happens in the rain. Any thoughts?
any exhaust noise up front? listen for leaking type sounds from the catalyst area forward to the headers. have your wife rev lightly if needed, but if there is a leak you should be able to hear it while idling.
~Colin
Steve
I had chronic problems with this on my 99 GT. I would get a vibration and power loss on a long hill when the engine was cold, and the conditions were wet. It was enough to shake the coffee out of the cup in the cupholder. The dealer would not do anything because it never set off a CEL or store a code. I just kept cleaning the contacts with steel wool until I paid to replace the coil and wires.
My question is: how do I do it?
There seems to be a screw that secures the panel, but it is in a position where a screwdriver cannot get to unless I completely remove the seat.
Here is a picture of the panel that I want to remove.
home.comcast.net/~anthonycheng/seat.jpg
Craig
- one for discussing just the Forester
- one for discussing all things Subaru
- this one for help resolving problems with Subarus
- one for future Subaru models
- one for making suggestions to Subaru
- and finally, one to get in touch with a Subaru Rep (Patti)
There are others but these are a good sampling.
As far as resolving problems, you can always post here and see if anyone readily knows the answer (there's a fair bit of technical expertise here) but your dealer will normally be your first option. If you don't get satisfaction there, then escalating the problem to SOA by calling 1-800-SUBARU3 is your next step. And finally as a really last resort, you can ask Patti to look into your case (first preference being to make the system work).
Finally a word of advice, human nature is to only post when you have a problem so by reading these posts, things like leaky head gaskets or early brake wear seem to be more prevalent than they really are. The flip side is that there are plenty of satisfied Subaru owners who never have cause to post about a problem (don't expect your brake pads to last 120k though!). Subaru has a pretty good reputation for building reliable cars so I recommend you simply enjoy your new Forester and please join us as a full-fledged member of the Subaru Crew!
-Frank
The seat is probably an easy removal too. Usually just 4 accessible bolts and viola...
As I am settling into owning my Forester I have had time to see how I am really feeling about it. I drive alot and already have 1000 miles on it (in 2 weeks). The car is smooth, responsive, quiet and fun. Oh, and looks good too.
It is good to know that if problems arise there is a whole support system here at Edmunds. I have been having fun reading new posts to the forums.
If the squeal sounds like birds chirping away that gets livelier as speed progresses and it's coming from the wheel area, it might be the wheel seal.
-Dave
hypov "Subaru Crew: Problems & Solutions" Nov 6, 2004 7:40pm
-Dave
bought a used 2000 Forester L automatic-
never ending CE lite problems!; how can
I find out what parts/service was done on this
rig before I bought it used!!!!
thanks Mike Little
So my money's on the plug wires. Happens on Miatas often.
-juice
Also, can't hurt, ask if they'll cover it this one time for you.
-juice
-Frank
My bad!
-juice
If only! I'm pretty sure that our northen neighbors would love it if SOA took care of all North America since SOC doesn't have nearly the reputation for customer service that SOA does :-)
-Frank
The canucks get better special edition models and extra content for many trim levels.
I'd love to see them combined, give us the goodies we've been missing.
-juice
who posted a reply to 'Re-program ECU on
Feb 19th 2003:??? I have problems with my CEL and
think the ECU might be the problem.
I had both O2 sensors and cats replaced.
thanks Mike Little
questions I would like to solve.
history: 2000 Subaru Forester L with Dynastar package- 89,000km; AWD automatic;
new to me in March 2004 with 79,000 kms. Dealer has replaced rear
catalystic converters
[believed it had failed; and was causing rear O2 sensor to indicate a fault].
Since then the Check Engine Lite [CEL] comes on and off at random; for no
apparent
driving condition change. No apparent change in car-gas economy or performance.
1]-sometimes when I turn the ignition key-all indicator lites come on-BUT
sometimes the
CEL will NOT light!- in this test mode; and if I continue turning the key
and the start the
car the CEL will be off. But on other days when I turn the key to the Test
mode-the
CEL is lite along with all the other indicator lights-and yes when I turn
the car on
the CEL is lit. So why is the CEL Not lit All the time in the 'Test
mode'. I am making
arrangements to take the Car in again to have the computer codes read.
2]-what sort of test meter does one need to read these codes;
3]-if one does read these codes manually-do I end up clearing off the error
memory.
thanks for listening to my questions; great list of members all over the world.
Retired Stationary Engineer / 61 /married / 4 grown kids-all moved on /
Car used for local driving conditions /Maritime winters / gravel roads /
asphalt heaves / potholes / etc. OFF / ON -Road- Normal for us!!!!
Strange to hear of a gas tank sensor?? New
twist to an old story!
Mike & Marg LITTLE www.cbchoices.com
I've had dealer service check it out. Hot or cold, left standing overnite...I get the same response, "WEll, it doesn't do that for us. It's fine". Only one time did the service tech note that there might be a problem. The Service guy suggested I leave the car overnite to check again. I did that.Got the usual, "It didn't do it this time". I inquired about "adjusting Clutch", was told that it can't be done, would have to be replaced...big job, big cost (car will be out of warranty Jan 05!!!!!) can you help me? Do all standard forresters shift like this? No trouble in other gears. *except trying to get into reverse after car sits for awhile. I have to put it in 1st, pull forward and then reverse gear ...like it's stuck. This, they tell me is "a Subaru thing"...I'm really missing my Volkswagon!!!
Hope this helps,
Owen
subulu: you have clutch chatter. Call 800-SUBARU3 and ask then to open up a case number. Inform them of the dealer that will be looking at yours.
-juice
http://members.cox.net/craig.hunter/03-51-02R.pdf
I hope Subaru of America gives your dealer a big dope slap for not handling the situation very well.
BTW, the reverse gear fussiness is normal.
Craig
-juice