2002 Subaru Forester 6-CD player stop working, no error message, just spit out the CD, Radio is working. At first, it played sometimes, on some CD, now it just stopped altogether. Do I need to take it to the dealer to get a new CD player? or electric shop to check? how much it will cost in general?

Steve Allison

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• Posted on Oct 08, 2008

SOURCE: engine timing for a 1998 subaru forester with a 2.5

Since ignition timing is taken care of by the ECU, I guess you are asking about cam timing.
There are several marks to be aligned and if you get them wrong, you may trash your engine so I am only going to suggest you buy a Haynes service manual that has numerous good pix that show you exactly how to avoid killing your engine. And, unless you have a good-size vice well-mounted, compressing the belt tensioner again is going to give you fits.
The Haynes number you need is 89100 but it is listed only as a manual for the Legacy which uses the same engine but there may be less info that is usable on your '98 forester for which Haynes does not make a specific manual.
The later book that I have, 89101, covers all models from 2000 to 2006.  

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check to see if it is geting power and if it is then get a new one

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try ebay or used i would just replace the one downstream one frist

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Yes you can however I would check with my insurance company first and second check with the dealer as most of them will do this free.

SOURCE: Re: 2001 Subaru Forester - check engine light won't turn off

undo the negative battery terminal for around 10 to 15 minutes and then put it back on and the light should be out. it resets the computer