Top 20 2003 Subaru Forester - Page 4 Questions & Answers

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That is the first place I would be looking. Make sure they are all seated properly... could simply be tilted in the socket.

Not clear on your model year since you stated two seperate years. However I would not suspect the A/C compressor or it's clutch would be going out, but that is not always the case.

A cheaper fix (atleast something to look at prior to a new compressor) may actually be the belt. check to see if it's worn or showing signs of becoming glazed over.

Good Luck and Happy Motoring

Respectfully

100,000 miles or less-use OEM copper plugs and NOT platinuim.

hi it sounds like your controller is shorting out and burning the electrics, this can be quite bad as it doesnt always blow fuses and can cause car fires. An auto electrician would be able to fix quite easily or if you want to get a part from wreckers you will have to remove the door skin and everything should just unplug.

hi a fuse will be blown or a wire slipped off

Is the cable broken? If not have someone pull firmly and steadily on the release handle while you strike the hood. Make a fist and use the fleshy area oppisite your thumb and a "hammer" motion not a punch. Use common sense not to dent the hood but you can pound it pretty firmly before it will dent the hood.
When you have the hood open be sure to lubricate the latch. Spray grease is best but WD-40 or similar is better than nothing. Also lower the bump stops for the hood. They are located in the hood or on the core support. I don't know about your Subaru but most cars built in the last 15 years or so you can rotate the bump stops with your fingers. If you have to set them so low that the hood looks bad then you have to adjust the height of the latch.

start engine look / lessen / and feel for the vacuun leak.
if you find it - take a small peice to the auto parts store and buy enough to do the job.

thats a new car-hav u talked to the dealer-it may hav an issue or bullitin--sounds like a failin switch thats heatin up--also get car scanned

your fan receives a certain amount of power that is usually dumbed down by a resistor( a coil inside of ceramic), in most cases that resistor blows, and on some occasions "hi" setting will still work but not in all cases. im pretty sure last time i had one replaced it was about $80 at the garage but im not sure if that included labor or not

You need to remove the clock and then look on the back of the clock and theres a small socket that untwists and comes out thats the bulb socket, remove the socket and replace the bulb.

You could go by the tyres that are already on the vehicle. There should also be a label stuck on the drivers door or door pillar indicating tyre size and recommended pressures. Failing that you could also make enquiries at a Subaru dealer or a reputable Tyre retailer.

Hi,

You may have pulled too hard and broken the link to the fuel tank. It is a wire. You will have to get it replaced or fixed.

G.

chances are the temp of the vehicle has nothing to do with it what your probly hearing is a bad cv-axle either turn the wheel all the way to either side and take a look under the car there is a rubber boot buy the wheel if its cracked or torn the grease inside will be thrown out when driving and eventually crack the inside cage.

you can download this manual and see wiring diagram

http://alarmsellout.com/support/diagrams/vehicle/SUBARU%20FORESTER%201998-2006.pdf

it is best to have a qualified mechanic do it for you if you don't know where to start

have you got auto wipe facility???check car spec......(no details given)

Removal & Installation

1. Remove the accessory drive belt cover, if equipped.
   
2. Loosen the lock bolt (bottom) of the front belt tensioner.
   
3. Loosen the slider bolt (top) of the front belt tensioner.
   
4. Remove the front side belt.
   
5. Loosen the lock bolt (bottom) of the rear belt tensioner.
   
6. Loosen the slider bolt (top) of the rear belt tensioner.
   
7. Remove the rear side belt.
   

To install:

NOTE Wipe off any oil or water on the belt and pulley.

1. Install the rear side belt, then tighten the slider bolt until the belt reaches the specified tension. Please refer to the following topic: “Accessory Drive Belts”, “Adjustment.”
   
2. Tighten the lock nut of the rear belt tensioner to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
   
3. Install the front side belt, then tighten the slider bolt until the belt reaches the specified tension. Please refer to the following topic: “Accessory Drive Belts”, “Adjustment.”
   
4. Tighten the lock nut of the front belt tensioner to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
   
5. Install the accessory drive belt covers.
   

Not likely. The belt may be old and stretched. A small adjustment to the tensioner or replacing the belt should help.

Black smoke means buring rich. Have the vehicle's ECU scanned for codes and do the repair the codes describe. I'm gonna take a stab in the dark and say Mass Air Flow Sensor.(MAF)

On the inside trim, you can remove screws (these screws may be covered by filler pieces or may be visible, or they may require you pry a plastic piece off that covers the screws) that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls.