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Hello, I would like to start by thanking all the people who have submitted posts. I like doing as much research as possible before I buy, and this page has made finding that info very easy. Although my VDC is in great shape and seems to run smooth, ran into some problems this morning on the way to work... Started the car, no problem, started driving, no problem, 4-5 km later the car suddenly cut power to the engine. The engine would still crank, but would not turn over. Thank God I bought an extended warranty program with the car, but I have only had it for a week! I read so many great things about Subaru, and being a Honda owner I put reliability at the top of my priority list when looking in to buying a car. Has anyone heard of the reason for this? The lights and electrics still work but no go with the engine. Any suggestions for this new worried Subaru owner would be great... I still have faith that Subarus are reliable, but this event has put a small question of my judgement in to play. Please give me the scoop if there is one. Thanks, New broke down Subie owner. John 
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So, the shop has come back with the issue as the fuel pump. They say that it got fried! The real bad part about this is that the Pump costs $590.00 and my max coverage is $500.00... meanning I need to pay the labour and the extra 90 bucks for the part! I have only had this car for week and it is going to cost me $300-$400 to get it fixed  ! I am starting to think i should have kept my Honda... I would like to try and get this covered by the dealer or the warranty company... any suggestions... BTW I am in Canada (Toronto). Any advice would be great!   Thanks, John
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Replying to: jcarioca (Jun 21, 2006 1:52 pm) Any how, the trick here is that is a used car, we don't know how the previous owner treated it. Since you're getting a new fuel pump, I'd ask for a new fuel filter as well. When I buy a used car, I do a 60k service on it even if the mileage isn't at 60k, because I want what I call a "baseline" on the age of all wear and tear items. So I change the fuel filter, air filter, PCV valve, O2 sensor, oil and filter, gear oil, and differential oil. I also bleed the brakes and flush the coolant. That way you know all the fluids are new, and can get on your own maintenance schedule. Rack this up to bad luck and/or previous owner neglect (maybe they never changed the fuel filter?), one problem is not a pattern so don't worry about it. -juice |
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Thanks for the advice Juice. I called the warranty company as well as the dealer... I just told them how I felt about this situation, and "done", they covered all costs involved. I picked my car up today, and it seems to be running okay. I also mentioned (to the warranty company)that I would be going to a Subaru Dealer to get a full inspection done to see if there is anyhting else I need to address. Due to the fact they helped me so quick, I feel as though they deserve some props for their attention in this matter....So.... Special Thanks to -Leon's Fine Cars - Etobicoke ON, Canada (Emmil) -A-Protect - Toronto ON Canada (Shenelle) -All people that have taken the time to share their problems and solutions on this board. Thanks again, Hoping for a better week to come.... still love my car  "Feeling better" Subaru owner, John
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Replying to: jcarioca (Jun 22, 2006 3:30 pm) carioca - are you from Brazil? I am from Recife. Vai Brasil! -juice |
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So, jcarioca, how many kilometers had your car when you bought it? I bought mine exactly one year ago at 78 000km and drove more than 40k kms since then! The only problem is those two VDC and ABS lights that intermittently come up together. Stangely, it will be now more than two weeks and they didn't light up since then! No dealer ever saw that problem. They must contact Subaru of Canada in order to know what to do, what tests to apply. Very frustating. By the way, how much is an ABS sensor, garandman?
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Replying to: swbo101 (Jul 20, 2006 5:51 pm)
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Replying to: swbo101 (Jul 20, 2006 5:51 pm) I also have a 2001 VDC, and this happens to me, too. I've never had it checked out, because when it happens, I just turn off the car & restart it, and it goes away. It seems to happen more when it's cold out (i.e. when I'm more likely to need them!). It hasn't happened since last winter or spring that I can remember. Christina
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Replying to: msuvet (Aug 12, 2006 7:18 pm) Just wanted to mention that I have not had the trademark "warning light" problem... I have noticed some jolting in the transmission when gears change and when put in reverse. The brakes do make a grunting sound when the car is still cold, but I heard that is just the fluid warming up. Outside of that, i seem to be having a clunking sound coming from the passenger rear tire area... thinking it is a bearing (going to get serviced this week) I guess for a car with well over 150 k on it you have to expect things to come up. Still very happy with the car overall. Just wondering if anyone has seen this problem with their 2001 VDC? Is it a bearing? Also, has anyone had the "jolting tranmission" issue looked in to? It seems that it may be dangerous, especialy in parking lots when driving slow.... sometimes it accelerates like I am giving it heavy gas when I am not even pressing the pedal. Any info would be great. Thanks as always, John
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Replying to: jcarioca (Sep 21, 2006 8:36 am) The intermittent ABS and VDC lights do come on about once every two weeks now. I do like the other members who have the same problem: I patiently wait to arrive where I want to go and when I leave I'm sure those two lights won't be coming on again! If I am to travel a long distance, I park on the curbside and shut off the motor and restart it immediately. Apart from that, I hear a noise from one of the front two tires (I think one must have become unbalanced) and I hear some screech when I turn up the volume on the radio (I then shut the radio off and rapidly turn the knob both directions a couple of times and the screech goes away for the rest of the day!) Is there a product I can spray on the knob; can the button be easily pry off? Oh yeah, the front suspension is squeaking a little when you push on the front bumper. What is the average life of the shocks in kms?
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