Subaru Forester - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support
What does the hold signal with snowflake mean in a 1998 subaru fo
This explained in the owner's manual, but very poorly. I have asked all sorts of "Experts" from Subaru techs to forum posters, and received a half-dozen different answers.As far as I have been able to determine, operating the "Hold" switch does a couple of things. It is only relevant in "Auto", and not "Sportshift". It starts off in second gear, rather than first. It will hold the car from rolling back on a moderate upgrade.It "seems" to me to "smooth out" the gearshifts.All of this, as far as I can understand, is to avoid sudden changes to traction in snowy / icy / wet conditions. Starting off in first, for example, would cause instant slippage, starting in second is less likely to. Engaging forward gear while rolling backwards, likewise.I am not an expert, nor a mechanic. These are only my observations, and "sifted" knowledge from many different sources...
My Subaru Forester is having trouble shifting gears after having had the clutch system replaced
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.
Sounds like flat tire but tire is not flat
I suspect that the tire is old and the steel belts are failing. Pull the wheel off and check the tire for cracks in the tread, any out of round or bulges. Get a new tire (or tires).
What are codes 07E8 and 07E9 for 2010 Subaru forester?
those are not codes those show that you didnt read instructions completely on the use of your scan tool those show that their are codes present depending on unit you either hit next or codes or enter rescan vehicle and continue to next page when those show up
2000 forester overheating while idling or driving
flush your heater system probably clogged with dirt the coolant shld be circulating continously going to the thermostat in which the heat is responsible for opening the thermostat to allow coolant circulation
1998 subaru forester overheating heater blows cold air
Any chance of a head gasket leak? Is the coolant level still full? These were known for head gasket issues. Coolant is a closed system and level will not drop unless there is a leak. Make sure there is no air in the system. Replace the radiator cap to make sure that it is operating properly.
Hazard lights flashing
I have a 97 subaru outback and encountered the same problem. It is a security device on all newer subaru's. After changing or charging the battery, leave the negetive battery cable disconnected. Turn the key to the "on" position, then reconnect the negative terminal. This will stop the flashing.
1998 subaru forester runs rough when it rains.
Check the cap and rotor for internal carbon tracking or, just change them. Also, take a look at the coil when its dark and rainy and see if there is any arcing where the coil wire goes into it.
How to reset fuel settings of 2009 forester
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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