Subaru Forester - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals - Page 8

Check your fuses. Your 3 problems all need a constant, when the switch is off, 12 volts. They are all probably on the same fuse.

if your programing the fob the following link will show you how if your doing the key can only program the remote part of it the key and start will need to be done at dealer the link also explains same http://www.remotesremotes.com/v/vspfiles/photos/prog/subaru/su-p5e.pdf

If the cylinder turns, it is a plastic clip inside the door that holds the linkage that has broke. Dealers don't sell them and it is hit and miss at parts stores. If the cylinder doesn't turn, replace it.

Your mechanic did not adjust the new master cylinder actuator shaft for the correct pedal free- play of about 3-4mm. This shaft can vary in length (normal manufacturing tolerances) which is why there is an adjustment. This is a simple job that takes about 10 minutes. Move the driver's seat backwards, remove the the lower dash panel to access the clutch pedal. The slave cylinder may need rebleeding as well.

I ran into this once when I changed a 2000 engine with a 2001 engine. The crankshaft gear for the timing belt was different. One had 2 ears for the crank angle sensor and one had 4. To check if this is the problem, pull all 4 sparkplugs, hook them to your plug wires, turn the engine over and see if you only have spark to 2 cylinders. If that's what you find then you will need to replace the crankshaft timing belt gear. If that's not it, and you have spark to all 4 cyls., check your fuses. It could be a fuel pump fuse or ECM or an number of other fuses. Good luck Dave

Here is an answer from your self. Self. " Yes, likely you will be needing new front window motors." Unfortunately, with all things being made by computer today, the extra measure of quality has been removed to accommodate cost. When you take apart the doors to install the motors, be sure the regulators are in good shape for the next 10 year expected life. God bless your efforts.

I would expect a "check engine" light and a code if your O2 sensor was bad. You checked codes, right?

Same thing happened to 2002 Suburban and it turned out to be the cables which are connected the window regulator (motor), assuming you have power windows. You will need to remove the panel on the passenger side door to determine the cause. It could be one of three things, the cables, the regulator, or a broken fuse or wire stopping the electrical current...this is pretty rare especially if this is the only window which is not operating.

There should be an eco button on the right side of the steering wheel.

Even with intact boots, the problem is still most likely in the CV joint. Another possibility is depending on the type of clunk sound, the strut mount can also cause noise upon turning.

The only way you can get rid of the leak is to restore the closing mechanism to proper operation or seal off the entire top of car. Your call.

under the back seat

Hope you have this fixed by now but sounds like a bad battery.

Have you checked the power; on the fuses, the coil, the power regulator, and the battery?

id check or replace the idle air controller and MAF

Could be a bad belt tensioner.

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.

Sound like the auto transmission fluid cooler.

Hello, the interior fuse box is usually located behind the left side dash. Look to see if your car has a small drop down coin compartment just left of your left knee if your sitting in the drivers seat. If you open the small compartment and pull straight back and up the compartment will pop off of its mounting tabs and the fuse box is inside. The fuse map/legend should be on the back of the compartment you just pulled out. The under hood fuse box is on the drivers side of the car, under the hood just inside of the left front fender. It's almost touching the battery and washer fluid reservoir. I hope this info helps.

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