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Re: excerpt from LA Timesp today [saedave] by xwesx
Nov 14, 2008 (4:32 pm)
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Replying to: saedave (Nov 14, 2008 1:14 pm)

Boy, almost makes me want to go buy one just for the engine.
 
Okay, well, maybe not, but I am antsy to see what the debut of the 2010 Legacy/Outback brings....
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Re: Body Side Molding Qs [dsmrno] by capitano
Nov 14, 2008 (9:59 pm)
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Replying to: dsmrno (Nov 14, 2008 3:18 pm)

Thanks for the info. I'll have to get a set. My Matrix has enough dings. I don't want to repeat that with the Forester.
 
Heuberger wanted like $335 for the side moldings installed.
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Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [bj02176] by p0926
Nov 14, 2008 (10:19 pm)
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Replying to: bj02176 (Nov 14, 2008 3:26 pm)

I hated my 2003 Forester
  
Better is a 2005 Ford Escape
  
Better is a 2007 Santa Fe
  
Better is a 2008 CRV

 
Best is a 2009 Forester!
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2009 Forester Refueling Door by laceydog
Nov 15, 2008 (11:00 pm)
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Love my 2009 Forester but:
 
Something's going on with the 2009 Forester's re-fueling door? I need to slide a credit card into the slight opening that the unlatching lever provides. If I use my fingers, I usually end up re-latching the door. Sometimes it take two people to get it open, one working the lever by the driver's seat and the other working with the credit card on the passenger side. I've held up a lot of other drivers waiting in line to refuel.
 
It's back at the dealer for the 3rd time. The first time they lubricated it and said it is working as designed. The next time I complained, they said they discovered a previously unknown adjustment. It opened about 4 inches when they demonstrated their success. They showed me how to dress the gas cap tether. The first time I went to get gas I had to use my credit card again. The last time I went to get gas it wouldn't open at all. It took two of us to get it open.
 
Well like I said before, its back at the dealer. They indicated others are having the same problem and the factory is aware of the situation. I have my doubts but they did give me a loaner while they figure out what to do.
 
Is there anything in the pipeline to improve this poor design? Has anyone else seen this problem?
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Re: 2009 Forester Refueling Door [laceydog] by bigfrank3
Nov 16, 2008 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: laceydog (Nov 15, 2008 11:00 pm)

I had this exact same problem on my 06. There is a small band spring on the hinge side that is supposed to pop the door open. I found that by taking it out and bending it a little bit cured the whole problem. As I remember it is held in place with 1 screw. It took me about 3 minutes to fix, after weeks of frustration and looking foolish at the self-serve.
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Re: 2009 Forester Refueling Door [bigfrank3] by kurtamaxxxguy
Nov 16, 2008 (11:11 am)
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Replying to: bigfrank3 (Nov 16, 2008 11:02 am)

I've not seen the fuel door problem on mine yet, but good to know how to fix it.
There could also be friction of the spring on the body that might exacerbate the problem.
 
Another thing to watch out for are creaks from the sunroof. Part of them are caused by the moonroof inner cover rubbing against the metal deflector, and possibly the uppermost edge of the moonroof trim. My latest fix was to use a dry lubricant on both the inner part of deflector, and the upper edge of the moonroof door rubbing against the deflector. Only time will tell if this works for sure.
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Re: Body Side Molding Qs [dsmrno] by bikerguy3
Nov 16, 2008 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: dsmrno (Nov 14, 2008 3:18 pm)

I also bought this kit and installed it. Installation was super easy, and
they look really nice on my metallic gold colored Forester.
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Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [mgagne] by nathans
Nov 17, 2008 (5:35 pm)
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Replying to: mgagne (Nov 13, 2008 2:17 pm)

Your English is better than some I see here!
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Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [nathans] by mgagne
Nov 18, 2008 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: nathans (Nov 17, 2008 5:35 pm)

Thanks, I appreciate! I try to do my best. I am a Subaru fan!
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Tire Pressure Monitor by jbkennedy
Nov 18, 2008 (12:31 pm)
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The tire pressure monitor really works! My light came on this weekend and after eyeballing all of my tires, they all seem to be OK. However, after checking with a gauge, I found that my front passenger tire was down to 20 lbs, I inflated to 30 psi and the light went off. I just had my oil changed recently and am mad they missed this. I will check more often to insure I don't have a leak.

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