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| Drivers side mirror partially works. | 24 Feb 2006 05:59 GMT | 2 |
I ran into this issue after buying my used 2001 Outback Limited Edition wagon. I noticed that sporatically the drivers side mirror partially worked via the electronic movement controls on the drivers side door. All the while the passengers side mirror fully worked without ...
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| WTB tires for '04 Forester in D/FW area | 23 Feb 2006 22:06 GMT | 1 |
I've heard that a lot of Forester owners prefer to upgrade the factory Geolander tires. I don't do much offroading so I just need some basic street tires. If someone in the D/FW (Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas) area is planning to upgrade their tires or even just their full size spare ...
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| Chevron gas stations have increased auto-shutoff sensitivity. | 23 Feb 2006 21:16 GMT | 4 |
To my tremendous annoyance, it looks like Chevron gas stations have modified their back-pressure sensitivities since the last time I visited British Columbia. Speaking to attendant after attendant I eventually learned that they've done this to deal with scam-artists; apparently ...
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| Poor mileage problem | 23 Feb 2006 05:39 GMT | 8 |
My 98 OBW (240K miles) gets ok highway mileage of around 26mpg at an average speed of 70 MPH. But if most of my driving is around town that falls to 19-20mpg. I have noticed that the smell of raw gas is quite strong on cold starts, and the mileage seems worst when I have a lot of ...
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| Front console cig. lighter/power outlet question | 23 Feb 2006 03:42 GMT | 1 |
Got a Forrester here, 2004. Somehow managed to get cell phone charger stuck in the dash outlet. I mean it's locked in somehow (you know how those chargers have those stupid open prongs, and the receptacle has like an open slot in the side?) I feel pretty stupid and I'd like to
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| HomeLink Mirror retrofit in '05 USA Forester XT | 23 Feb 2006 02:45 GMT | 2 |
Has anyone done a retrofit of the original autodimming mirror with the new one that has the "HomeLink" functions built in? I have the *factory installed) autodimming mirror on an '05 USA Forester XT, but want to upgrade to the newer model and get rid of the
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| Transmission fluid wrong? | 22 Feb 2006 23:04 GMT | 9 |
My 2002 Subaru makes a higher pitched hum starting around 45 mph. When checked I was told it had the wrong transmission fluid in it. I've been driving it this way for about 6 months, 10,000 miles. Can a car run this wrong with the wrong fluid? It's a manual transmission, no problems
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| Clock in my 98 forester | 22 Feb 2006 18:24 GMT | 3 |
the clock near the headliner in my 98 forester is out, it has been out as long as I have ownerd the vehicle, I was wondering if anyone has had problems with this, i am hoping this is only a fuse or even just the clock, I'd really like to not have to dig around in the wirring. If it
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| 98 Impreza Knock Sensor | 22 Feb 2006 17:02 GMT | 11 |
I have a 98 subaru impreza 2.2L. I got a bad knock sensor code at a chain repair shop. I just can't find any diagrams on where it's located and if it's a job that I can do myself. I am moderately mechanically inlcined, and would like to save on labor rates. Any help would be ...
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| replacing cat converter | 22 Feb 2006 15:36 GMT | 4 |
About to replace the converter on my 00 OBW and was wondering if anyone here has done so personally and did you run into any problems, need for unusual tools, etc? Mickey
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| Stick Grind Gears 2006 Forester HELP | 22 Feb 2006 12:52 GMT | 3 |
I just got a Forester. Never had a Subaru and I love it so far! One small concern. My wife was driving it back from the dealer with less than 25 miles on it yesterday and it was at night. She had gotten confused about the shift pattern and instead of going into 5th gear she
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| Aftermarket gauges for WRX. | 22 Feb 2006 11:42 GMT | 2 |
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03-04-SUBARU-WRX-STI-GAUGE-CLOCK-HOLDER-W-3-GA UGES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43952QQitemZ8040797193 There are quite a few gauges in dash pod being offered on E-bay. Prices are 3 times less than dealer's for similar configuration. Have anybody used ...
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| Buying Used Outback - Advice appreciated | 22 Feb 2006 10:16 GMT | 38 |
I rolled my 1998 Outback limited wagon last week; it had 200k, and was the best vehicle I've ever owned. I walked away with only a few bruises and a jammed left shoulder, you just can't say enough good things about these cars. Anyway I need to replace it, and so -
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| Crap on my Radio | 22 Feb 2006 07:19 GMT | 1 |
It's not the programming, altho sometimes that's crap too! ;-) My 02' Forester's cup holder is located on the upper part of the dash, right over the radio. I have a Forester S with the 6 CD changer model. It happens that after a trip to the local fast food joint, I noticed
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| 03 Baja Knock | 21 Feb 2006 20:40 GMT | 4 |
Is it unusual for the 4 cyl to knock loudly when first started? I have noticed that the Baja is louder than it used to be when first started. It has about 25000 miles on it.
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