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#6923 of 19285 Re: 2001 Forester - Running Hot [jfl] by starrman

Aug 16, 2006 (8:08 am)

Replying to: jfl (Aug 14, 2006 9:34 pm)
Thank you all for your support. When I called the Subaru dealer yesterday and explained the information that I had as a result of the forum the service advisor said that she had never heard of or see the headgasket problem before. She said that she would call the Subaru regional technical support for answers. Should I hold my breath waiting for an answer?
Yup - I am the stuckie in this situation.

#6924 of 19285 Re: 2001 Forester - Running Hot [starrman] by xwesx

Aug 16, 2006 (12:18 pm)

Replying to: starrman (Aug 16, 2006 8:08 am)
Hahahaha.... wow. She must be a new employee. I got my laugh for the day. Hopefully, though, it is not on you.

#6925 of 19285 Re: Legacy Wagon experiencing shock shifting [xwesx] by dsain

Aug 16, 2006 (6:50 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Aug 15, 2006 11:36 pm)
Yes, that sounds like a tough one. The 4EAT Phase 2 trans was introduced in 99my.
 
I was experiencing shift shock sometimes, but only between 2nd and 3rd. I did a fluid change (the car had 90K, I'd purchased it at 84K and don't think it'd ever been done). I changed the filter, but since have found out the filter needs no scheduled maintenance; it's a spin on/canister filter. From Subaru it's something like $45. A match can be found at Carquest for about $9. Subaru No is 38325AA032, Carquest Number is 85365. Service writer told me that I didn't have to change it at all. It's designed to last the life of the car. There is no replacement filter for the one in the pan. If you feel like getting into it, use RTV sealant for the pan, and wash the screen out with an appropriate solvent.
 
Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery 30 minutes later will cause the computers to lose their programming, and they will build new tables during the first approximately 300 miles driven afterwards. This might work. I know it works for the ECU, but I'm kind of skeptical about the trans. I'd hazard a guess that the target shift points are fixed. Might be a problem with the 2-4 brake, which is common in shifts from 2-3, 3-4 & 4-3. Fluid change is where'd I'd start. Maybe the TCU has a problem.
 
David

#6926 of 19285 Re: 2001 Forester - Running Hot [starrman] by dsain

Aug 16, 2006 (7:05 pm)

Replying to: starrman (Aug 16, 2006 8:08 am)
Your "service advisor" must be new to Subaru. '00-'02 headgasket problems aren't unusual. I'm dealing w/Subaru right now with leaking left gasket. I'd rather fix this than sell it, and if Subaru will help me they are golden in my eyes, but I think there should have been a replacement recall. Head gaskets should last more than 104,000 miles in my case. My leak is internal. The recall and extended warranty (if recall is performed) covers external leaks to 100,000 miles.
 
Best of luck to you!
 
David

#6927 of 19285 Re: 2001 Forester - Running Hot [dsain] by locke2c

Aug 17, 2006 (6:50 am)

Replying to: dsain (Aug 16, 2006 7:05 pm)
more like '96-up!
 
the problem still happens on '03s, it just remains to be seen whether they've actually improved the design or most '03s don't have enough miles yet to start really seeing the problem.
 
~Colin

#6928 of 19285 Re: 94 Legacy bucks while driving, also suspicious clicking noise [u_r_a_bu by u_r_a_bus

Aug 17, 2006 (8:48 am)

Replying to: u_r_a_bus (Aug 15, 2006 11:13 am)
Len, Colin, thank you for your help. I replaced the plugs and fuel filter. While driving home last night i began to wonder if it was related to my defroster. I think this is where the suspicious clicking comes in. I turned the defrost off and the problem went away. Upon further testing when i got home, the problem occurs when the defrost or a/c are on. It looks like both of these use the compressor. When either is turned on, i get a strange clicking in the fuse box and the compressor does some funny stuff. Does this sound electrical or should i have the compressor replaced? If is the compressor, is that a simple job, or one better left for the mechanics? Thanks again,
 
Steve

#6929 of 19285 Re: 2001 Forester - Running Hot [locke2c] by dsain

Aug 17, 2006 (3:07 pm)

Replying to: locke2c (Aug 17, 2006 6:50 am)
True, friend of mine replaced his in his '98 a year ago, and soon they '03s will have enough milage to know if the trend still plagues us. The P/N for the gasket set changed at one point, so I assume Subaru, in their infinite wisdom, decided to redesign them so they might last longer. That should warrant a free head gasket upgrade for all owners.

#6930 of 19285 Re: Legacy Wagon experiencing shock shifting [jfl] by mtyler1

Aug 17, 2006 (6:33 pm)

Replying to: jfl (Aug 15, 2006 8:09 pm)
Jim,
 
Thanks for the advice. That's the one thing (besides replacing the computer) that i haven't tried yet. I'll give it a try this weekend. Thanks

#6931 of 19285 Re: Legacy Wagon experiencing shock shifting [dsain] by mtyler1

Aug 17, 2006 (6:44 pm)

Replying to: dsain (Aug 16, 2006 6:50 pm)
David,
 
Thanks for your expertise. We did have the trans fluid changed about 6 months ago but the problem did not go away. Forgive my ignorance, but when you say TCU are you referring to the computer? Is there a computer that controls the vehicle shifting? Can you explain a little further what you mean by the 2-4 brake? Thanks for taking the time to help.

#6932 of 19285 Re: Legacy Wagon experiencing shock shifting [xwesx] by mtyler1

Aug 17, 2006 (6:52 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Aug 15, 2006 11:36 pm)
Thanks for the reply. You are right about the A/T temp light coming on for reasons other than fluid temp. According to the trans shop that is suggesting a computer problem, they monitored the fluid temp and found it to be normal.

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