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#91 of 97 Re: HG Forester 03 [goldengal] by erikdad Feb 19, 2009 (9:00 pm)
Replying to: goldengal (Feb 09, 2009 6:46 pm) Goldengal, sounds like you've had the same problem I’ve experienced, same model and similar mileage. I have a 2003 Forrester 2.5 XS with 73K on it. Although it’s a 2003, I bought it in May 2002, it was one of the first new ’03 models that hit the showrooms. I’ve maintained it regularly and haven’t had any major problems with it. Until this month. I had leaky head gaskets. Contacted Subaru. After some delays in getting an answer, in the end, I was told that my Subaru is “not part of the campaign” that Subaru apparently has to help customers who have had the head gasket problem. The “campaign” is for 2000-02 vehicles only. Not the ideal outcome from my perspective. And it does seem like the issue might not have been solved with the 2002 models. I understand any car can have a leaky head gasket, but 73K seems a little early, no? Replies to this message: gherman131313 (Feb 22, 2009 11:33 am) ateixeira (Feb 23, 2009 10:13 am)
#92 of 97 Re: HG Forester 03 [erikdad] by gherman131313 Feb 22, 2009 (11:33 am)
Replying to: erikdad (Feb 19, 2009 9:00 pm) Call Subaru's 800 number, I had HG problem with my 2003 forester (i also bought in May 2002!). They paid for half the cost. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 23, 2009 10:13 am)
#93 of 97 Re: HG Forester 03 [gherman131313] by ateixeira Feb 23, 2009 (10:13 am)
Replying to: gherman131313 (Feb 22, 2009 11:33 am) 800-SUBARU3.
#94 of 97 2001 forester...what is the problem, mechanic not sure by mariann2 Jun 08, 2009 (7:06 pm)
Similar problems to what I've been reading here, but some differences. Please read and let me know what you think.   127,000 miles...no major problems. When accelerating doesn't seem to get gas and won't go and proceeds very bumpy, then surges forward. Happens sporadically. Sometimes very rough idle ( car is almost jumping ). Pumping on the gas seems to keep it going. Check engine light comes on sometimes. It's reading o2 sensor, but my mechanic says it's definitely not that. Mechanic not sure...thinks it's maybe the fuel pump. ig expense for a maybe solution. Any ideas? Many thanks for any assistance.   My mechanic has changed the oil filter, cleaned up various thingies and since the Replies to this message: chien (Jun 09, 2009 11:50 am) ateixeira (Jun 17, 2009 7:02 am) sd70 (Jun 24, 2009 6:36 pm)
#95 of 97 Re: 2001 forester...what is the problem, mechanic not sure [mariann2] by chien Jun 09, 2009 (11:50 am)
Replying to: mariann2 (Jun 08, 2009 7:06 pm) I recently had a flashing Check Engine light and no power on acceleration. Flashing CEL is serious -- not to be ignored. A month or two before, I had a steady CEL (not as bad as flashing but still needs to be scanned) and after the diagnostic, the sensor was reset, and CEL went away. After the second steady CEL and more extensive diagnostic, my mechnic replaced the ignition coil as it was bad. I was running on only 3 cylinders. Car runs like new! Also, check to see if one or more of your ignition wires is corroded. Sporadic connection could account for sporadic performance.   Good answer here at WikiAnswers: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Car_hesitates_check_engine_light_stays_steady_or_blink- s_when_giving_gas_had_a_tune_up_done_and_replaced_bad_gas_any_other_ideas_of_wha- t_this_could_be_what's_a_v-tech_sensor
#96 of 97 Re: 2001 forester...what is the problem, mechanic not sure [mariann2] by ateixeira Jun 17, 2009 (7:02 am)
Replying to: mariann2 (Jun 08, 2009 7:06 pm) Spark or fuel....   First change the fuel filter, it's the cheapest.   Then the spark plugs, then spark plug wires. At 127k you should be on your 3rd set of wires.   Beyond that, the ignition coil or fuel pump, let's hope it's not the latter. Everything else is a cheap fix.
#97 of 97 Re: 2001 forester...what is the problem, mechanic not sure [mariann2] by sd70 Jun 24, 2009 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: mariann2 (Jun 08, 2009 7:06 pm) I'm a little late but...   My '01 Forester was doing the same exact thing a couple of months ago. They replaced the O2 sensor and she was running like a charm again. hope this helps.   BTW.... I needed head gaskets a few years ago. I noticed my fan was running more often than it should be, but the car was not overheating. I was told I needed new gaskets, but it was covered under warranty. Seems to be great ever since. I was very happy to see Subaru step up to solve this issue.

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