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Replying to: sept2martin (Nov 17, 2008 8:32 am) |
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Replying to: sept2martin (Nov 17, 2008 8:32 am) It finally "misfired" again and I drove straight to the dealer and had them put in on the computer and take it for a drive (I drove & the mechanic rode holding the computer). It showed a misfire on all cylinders. When I shut the car off and restarted it to drive, the computer said no problems. In the past, after shutting it off, it would run fine for a day or a couple weeks and then "misfire" again. The problem wound up being trash in the fuel tank and the fuel pump was stopping up. It did seem to get worse when the tank was less than 1/4. When the car is shut off, the pump shuts off, the blockage falls down into the tank and "goes away" for another day. Oh yeah, the fuel pump, removing the fuel tank to drain/clean, and replacing the fuel filter is NOT covered by the warranty!! Try keeping more than 1/4 tank of fuel and see if that makes a difference. Hope that helps. There was a computer upgrade that was supposed to adjust the cold idle. That helped the cold idle, but not the misfire feeling. Good luck. We have not had any further problems since the cleaning. We love the Tribeca and would recommend the Subaru to anyone! We have been pleased with it and the kids love it (even though we didn't get the DVD/Nav system).
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I just purchased a new 2008 Tribeca. My driveway has a slight incline. When I shift from Park to Reverse, I hear a clanking noise. When I am on a level surface the shifting is fine and there is no noise. When I discussed with the dealer's technicians, I was told this is normal, and to alleviate the noise to put on the emergency brake. I told the technician that the incline was very small and that I was really concerned. Especially when I have owned and rented many cars over a 20 year span. He again stated that this is normal for AWD Subaru's. Therefore I am inquiring if this is indeed "normal".
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Replying to: garyphilip (Dec 01, 2008 1:40 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 01, 2008 2:05 pm) |
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Replying to: 1bcpastor (Nov 17, 2008 4:46 pm) Let us hope this clears it. thanks for your response. 
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Replying to: drpeace (Jun 24, 2008 9:38 am) If anyone had similar issues, please reply with results... Thanks, Eli
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I have a 2008 tribeca with about 3700 miles and it also suffers from a rough upshift, (2nd-3rd) at around 2500 rpm. I first thought it was contributed to a after-market trans cooler (the dealer said have it removed because it is not needed). Now that I see others are having the same or similar issues perhaps it is a design flaw. I am going to have the cooler removed but doubt if that solves the issue. I will keep you posted. |
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Replying to: jimsimp3 (Dec 29, 2008 11:41 pm) |
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Replying to: jimsimp3 (Dec 29, 2008 11:41 pm) They are putting a new tourque converter into mine....doubt that this will affect any of the rough shifts, though. Seems that from all the complaints I see, that there is a design fault with this transmission. I would be very surprised if removing the transmission cooler will improve the rough shift.....? Good luck. Have you noted any knocking from the front suspension? I have from day one. Also note that the steering stops cause a knock at full turn when turning full lock when doing slow maneuvers as with parking, etc. 
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