My 2009 Subaru Forrester LL Bean edition will not start. There are no interior light or dashboard lights. When trying start it there is complete silence.

You need to get a code reader that will read abs codes.

1.1 mm or 0.044 ins

Subaru Forester


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Assuming you can press the clutch and EASILY select fwd gears, then I'd suspect either
* the linkage from the gear stick to the transmission is being jammed / obstructed by something under the car.
* something in the center console is jamming the stick getting in to reverse.

If you can't easily select fwd gears, check the clutch slave and master cylinders.

sounds like the transmission is slipping-check to make sure your tranny fluid is at the correct level and if it is check with your dealer as they may be able to do a tranny service & adjust the bands.
Good Luck.

yes in top of yore steering column there is a switch that turn on you're parking light only,is in back the steering wheel the switch it have a letter "p"

Owners manuel chapter 11 & 12 should show you the fuse box placement and layout..there are two fuse boxes, inside behind the coin holder to the left of the steering wheel, slide out the holder..I believe #5 on the fuse box is the fuse for tail/brake lights. Also under the hood in the engine compartment on drivers side there is the main fuse box.

Hello SUBY brother, you need to report this to your nearest Subaru authorized service, particularly since your 09 model car is under manufacturer warranty

yes... you'll need to remove 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 can access the bolts holding the mirror on and disconnect the wiring harness as well..

You will need to look at the plug for the headlight. If it looks good, I would look for the headlight low beam fuse.