20 Most Recent 2009 Subaru Forester Questions & Answers

Theoretically, 100,000km but after 80,000 is a good idea to pull them and check the state.

Hi Robert, There are very few adjustments to carry out on the system. I would suggest a good service and the replacement of the air cleaner element. Have the vehicle diagnostically scanned to make sure none of the sensors have not become defective. regards John

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Check the idler pulleys on all the engine belts, esspecially the AC compressor. Could also be a worn or frayed belt.

If it doesn't program, it is probably lived it's life. If it's been in there since 09. When I get cars with after market remotes/security. And they are having problems. The first thing I take out is the remote systems. So for this has fixed every car. Good ones last about 7 years, cheap ones will get you maybe 2 years.

Did something fall down in one of the vents? Sounds like a blend door is not able to fully move for some reason. If it's still under warranty take it to the dealer.

Is your check engine light on? If it is yo can have it check to dee what code is stored. This should help lead you to the problem.

take back to the dealer,hopefully the will find that the blend door cable is off or not adjusted properly

See diagrams in the factory service manual: http://onlyrepairmanuals.com/downloads/subaru-forester-service-manual-2008-2013/

Do you have the right battery installed? if not and it is a higher voltage, this will happen.

if cable , by adjusting one end of the outer cable if hydraulic you don't If the indications are the clutch is slipping, replace the clutch master cylinder or cable first before considering the clutch replacement

Have you tried changing the rear differential fluid?

Check your fuses first.

I would go to Kenwoods website and look for a link to their support center and see if they have online manuals or at least ordering capabilities. Most of the big electronics companies have this option, I did it for my JVC stereo. I lost my manual over time, had to replace the battery in my car and had to reset most of my settings on my stereo and I was able to get one from JVC. Just make sure you write down the number on the front of your unit on some paper so you can research it by model on there site. I hope this info helps!

Check your power steering fluid.

have you checked the bulbs? do the front driving lights come on? if the front lights come on but not the tail, then it could be that the bulbs are burnt