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Are new Subarus really as bad as I am hearing? - READ ONLY

116 messages,  Last post on Jun 14, 2002 at 2:15 PM

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#97 of 116 recall, ECU reset by paisan

Jun 13, 2002 (6:37 am)

Have you disconnected your battery for 2hrs and reconnected and tried driving? It could need an ECU reset. Another thing is it may be covered under the new recall for ECU upgrades that some of the owners are getting.
 
-mike

#98 of 116 response by pgh4

Jun 13, 2002 (6:44 am)

Thanks.... I'll try the battery disconnect, and mention the ECU recall at next week's dealer visit.

#99 of 116 Recall by paisan

Jun 13, 2002 (6:47 am)

You can call SOA on their 800# with your VIN and they'll tell you if your car is covered by the recall.
 
-mike

#100 of 116 by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 13, 2002 (8:16 am)

rexaroo---I don't think the aluminum hood is a good idea. I have a lot of experience with dealing with aluminum bodied cars of the "classic" variety, and between mechanics and passers-by it causes a lot of unintentional damage.
 
A gentleman's bet says this AL hood will disappear next round due to complaints.
 
I think the use of aluminum is good but not in that part of an automobile. Next to doors, it's the worst part I think, and if you've ever tried working aluminum in repairs, it isn't easy. Harder than fiberglas I think.

#101 of 116 There are no Hood repairs by paisan

Jun 13, 2002 (8:28 am)

They are just replaced.
 
-mike

#102 of 116 by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 13, 2002 (3:26 pm)

How much is that, I'm curious.
 
maybe it's not a big deal if not too expensive.

#103 of 116 no more expensive by paisan

Jun 13, 2002 (3:28 pm)

Than any other hood. It's the price you pay for a sports car $23.5K.
 
-mike

#105 of 116 FWIW - we're not getting a lot of by subaru_team

Jun 14, 2002 (7:43 am)

complaints (if any) on the aluminum hood. The reception has been so good that it has been incorporated into the 2K3 Forester. Weight, heat displacement, etc.
 
Thanks!
 
Patti

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