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Subaru B9 Electrical/Lighting Problems

110 messages,  Last post on Nov 08, 2012 at 5:28 PM

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What is this discussion about? Subaru B9 Tribeca, Lights, Electrical, SUV

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#106 of 110 Electrical Issues with 2008 Tribeca by donnac1

Feb 12, 2011 (11:59 am)

I started having electrical problems with my 2008 Tribeca after driving it cross country in 2009. The map lights in the interior come on when I go over bumps, make turns, and if an adult is sitting in the passenger front seat. I have had my brake lights go out several times and in 2 years had to have them replaced three times. I have also taken it to the Dealer twice and they cannot recreate the issue. Does anyone have insight into what might be going on? Thanks!

#107 of 110 Re: Headlights seem dim [shortshannon] by babicak1

Sep 09, 2012 (9:04 am)

Replying to: shortshannon (Jan 02, 2011 8:24 pm)
they propably did not set those lightbulbs right in the seat .have simillar problem when I done it for first time on mine.Have them recheck it at dealer NOT at WASHMART!!!!They will check it for free I'm sure of it.

#108 of 110 Re: Electrical Issues with 2008 Tribeca [donnac1] by 2008subie

Oct 25, 2012 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: donnac1 (Feb 12, 2011 11:59 am)
I just bought an 08 TriBeCa and having the same issue with my car...map lights and back door light come on automatically after running over a bump or making a sharp turn. These lights actually need to be open manually so I do not understand it myself. It comes on then after awhile goes off. I made an appt last week to have it checked this week but I haven't been able to recreate the issue so it would have been no help to them so I canceled appt for the meantime. Have you been able to resolve the issue?

#109 of 110 Re: Electrical Issues with 2008 Tribeca [2008subie] by dmaniscalco

Oct 25, 2012 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: 2008subie (Oct 25, 2012 4:52 pm)
I was able to resolve this issue. The Subaru dealership in Austin, TX, took my door apart and found there were some wires that needed to be replaced and that solved the issue. I have not had any problems since. I had also had the door switch replaced prior to that.

#110 of 110 Re: Electrical Issues with 2008 Tribeca [dmaniscalco] by 2008subie

Nov 08, 2012 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: dmaniscalco (Oct 25, 2012 5:17 pm)
Thank you, I thought I was totally losing it. Hopefully it's covered under warranty as I just bought the car recently. I hope mines gets resolved as well, will post updates once it gets resolved.

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