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Subaru B9 Tribeca: Problems & Solutions
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From what I have observed so far, the initial reading may take a minute or two to correctly reflect the outside temp, but it reacts fairly quickly after that. In this case, I can be sure that it was not reading correctly even after 15 minutes, and I believe it was just as wrong 40 minutes after that, when I got to work.
For that price, i m not even going to bother to do it myself. Try to see if the guy and do it tomorrow. Let you guys/gals know when its done.
BTW, the body panel film install is expensive. My co-worker is getting his vette done by these guys and they i think labor is like $800 or something.
I thought you already ordered the kit from that link you posted?
They are never very accurate in extreme temperatures until you been driving a for any where from 15 to 30 minutes or more.
The sensors take time for the temp to adjust on the part of the car where it is mounted. In the summer if you park in sun on a hot sunny day and the temp will read 5 to 10 degrees higher than the actual air temp.
Watch it but it is probably not a problem.
I said if there were signs of dimples and cracking it would definitely not be covered. But my car does not have a mark on it. The odds of only 2 stones striking just the 2 lights and no other stones dinging the bumper or front fascia is a virtual impossibility.
Any way the Subie regional guy will be at the dealer next Tuesday so I bring it back then. Will let you what he says.
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Which lens
Date noticed
Mileage at the time
Chips or dings in the area
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I would start it but I do not know how.
I think the manual tells you the exact amount.
tidester, host
Pete
All my current cars, and most of my previous cars had this- and the first time it happened I thought something was wrong- but the owners manual in my Lexus explained it properly- I'm not sure if its in our owners manual....
I hope that helps, I still encourage you to go visit your dealership, perhaps something may be wrong.
AKA
They ordered new foglight, NO CHARGE should be in next week for replacement, dealer agreed that there was no visible stone chips and Subaru will pay for new part.
Last but not least, was pleasantly surprised to NO CHARGE for oil change, dealer will perform oil change free of charge for first year- was not aware of that when buying the car.
I am extremely happy with the service, they performed beyond my expectations.
On another note, spoke with my Salesman- while talking he let me know that Subaru is trying to get all dealers to build new buildings for Subaru (Subaru Star Showrooms?) said that SOA would subsidize 75% of cost of new building. Plans call for dedicated showroom, service area, interactive displays for Subaru's symmetrical all wheel drive. Waiting lounge with full amenities- and depending on dealerships, loaner cars.
AKA
Name and city - THANKS
Want to show this to my dealer who is an [non-permissible content removed].
-Marilyn-
what part of the US are you located in?
Lane changing is not a problem if you how to properly adjust your side view mirrors. Those mirrors are fairly large and offer decent side views.
Marilyn
Just TURN your head and do a head check and you should see any areas that are not in your mirrors.
I check the mirrors first then do a quick head check and never have any problems.
AKA- Happy Thanksgiving!
WOW. I would have them do the lights first and see how it goes and then do the hood and fender.
Marilyn
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-juice
I am happy with the results. I also wanted to tint the driver and passenger windows to match the rear, but in NY it is not legal. Oh well.
Marilyn
My dealer (Mid-City Subaru in Chicago) 2 weeks ago refused to replace my cracked fog lights under warranty even though there was no stone damage any where on the front end.
I just came back from meeting with the SOA regional rep and he agreed that it appears there may be an issue with the cracked lens since there was no other stone damage.
He authorized the dealer to replace both assembles at no charge.
To the rest of you with the similar problem, don't give up the fight. If there is no other chipping around the fog lights demand to see the regional guy and you will probably succeed.
It's been a little over a week, the part still has yet to arrive, the parts dept. called to let me know that its still on order.
As soon as that's here, time to install protective film and prevent this from happening again.
AKA