Subaru Forester Questions General
Check Engine Light ..what To Do?
Got check engine light on 2015 forester. Was idling in hot weather for a few minutes and came on...I tried startup engine after a few hours and still on.. A/c still works. what now?
Must Brake Rotors Be Replaced With Pads?
Pep Boys told me my front brake pads are in the yellow on the gauge. They quoted me for both pads and rotors. Do both need to be done> Should the rear brake also be done with the front?
Transmission Compatability
Hi, I have 2009 Subaru Forester XS (2.0L engine) with a blown automatic transmission # TZ1B8LDZAA. I am looking around for a compatible transmission but i'm only getting ones with a slightly differ...
2021 Idle Speed Seems High
Idle is high and not pressing on accelerator the car move forward
Why Are The Tail Lights And Outside Hatch Light Will Sporadically Stay On.
My wife 2016 Subaru Forester has started to have an issue with the tail lights and outside hatch light staying on sporadically. Could this be a fuse problem? There is no switch on the steering colum...
Warning Light Flashing, How To Turn Off?
warning light under the check oil light is flashing. . cant see what the symbol represents
2020 Subaru Forester Hatch Won't Open Some Times
Sometimes my hatch closes and won't open. Is there a way to fix this?
Does The 2021 Subaru Forester Have An Inner Fuel Flap?
Left the gas cap AND gas door open while gong through car wash! Is there an inner fuel 'flap' that keeps the water out, or should I take car to dealer for service? It's running fine, only 1,000 mil...
2016 Subaru Forester ABS, Eyesight, Dashlights
I thought I would like this car and I'm wrong. It has electronic problems and after having the brakelight switch replaced 2000 miles ago, the ABS, VDC, Hillstart and Eyesight all fail to work - dash...
Towing For A 2003 Forester
Why does the tow rating for my 2003 Forester go down from 2400 pounds to 1000 pounds for trailers without brakes? The smallest cargo trailers (5x8) weigh about 1000 pounds unloaded, and NONE of them...
Very Loud At Startup !
Very loud at startup! Once in gear it settles down to normal. Heat shield has been tightened up but still feel there an exhaust leak. If a leak, would the car be noisy all the time? (why only when it ...
My Cd's Won't Play. Anyone Else Have That Issue?
I just tried to play a cd in my 2020 Forester, and it would not play, said there was no media. I tried 3 different cd's. Anyone else have this issue.?
Passenger Airbag Off When My Wife Sits On A Cushion
When my wife or I sit on the cushion on the passenger seat the airbag sign says off. How can we deal with this? (No jokes pls.) We're not light: 170 for me, 125-130 for her. We use a cushion bc we ...
What Are The Best Cars On Gas Milage?
HI, I out on about 30,000 a year on my cars... I know.. what is the best cars on gas milage? I was thinking a Subaru but I am still not sure. Any advice would be appreciated
Bypass Ignition Without Accessing Steering Column?
Hey! So, had a 2001 subaru get stolen on Monday, and it turned up in Police Impound Yesterday. Went by today to try and see if i could drive it off the lot. The ignition is EFFED. Looks like they tr...
Manually Cycling Ignition
The instructions state to turn the ignition key from lock to on 10 times. where is the key (I have a fob) and don't know where lock and on are located on the dash
Lost Nut When Installing New Starter. Anyone Know The Size?
Seemed to have lost the nut for the starter. Anyone know the size?
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