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#2893 of 3640 Re: Inside chemical fogging of windows [ateixeira] by sgloon Jan 16, 2009 (10:44 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 15, 2009 12:14 pm) I recall that I was told, back when I was a kid, that it was the black ink in the paper that had some effect. I was also told that the "colored" newspaper was not as effective. I never tested it out, however, I've always just used the black based on that. I don't know the why???
#2894 of 3640 Re: Replacing Windshield [connieylee] by jtez Jan 16, 2009 (10:45 pm)
Replying to: connieylee (Dec 31, 2008 11:10 am) Well...I am at a little over 10,000 miles, and I have had to replace 2 windshields on my 2009 Forester Premium Edition. It has cracked in the exact same place, right behind the rear view mirror. The first one the dealer did not warranty. The second one happened today, and I am waiting to see if they will warranty it. This is my first Subaru. I may sell it if it continues to be a hassle. Replies to this message: sgloon (Jan 17, 2009 1:13 am) jtez (Jan 17, 2009 8:23 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 17, 2009 11:59 am) sgloon (Jan 18, 2009 10:41 am) and 1 more...
#2895 of 3640 Re: Subaru Remotes [capitano] by sgloon Jan 17, 2009 (1:11 am)
Replying to: capitano (Jan 15, 2009 1:46 pm) Mine goes through walls and has worked from at least 50 feet away. Perhaps it needs a new battery???
#2896 of 3640 Re: Replacing Windshield [jtez] by sgloon Jan 17, 2009 (1:13 am)
Replying to: jtez (Jan 16, 2009 10:45 pm) YIKES!!! Boy, that sure sounds like they need to cover it under warranty. Both windows. Replies to this message: jtez (Jan 17, 2009 8:23 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 17, 2009 11:59 am) sgloon (Jan 18, 2009 10:41 am) oregonboy (Jan 18, 2009 1:49 pm)
#2897 of 3640 Re: Replacing Windshield [sgloon] by jtez Jan 17, 2009 (8:23 am)
Replying to: sgloon (Jan 17, 2009 1:13 am) I agree...they should have covered both, but didn't even offer. So...anyway the first one is paid and I am hoping "in good faith" that they will honor a warranty on the second windshield. Has anyone else had a windshield crack right behind the rear view mirror on this model? Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 17, 2009 11:59 am) sgloon (Jan 18, 2009 10:41 am) oregonboy (Jan 18, 2009 1:49 pm)
#2898 of 3640 Re: Replacing Windshield [jtez] by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 17, 2009 (11:59 am)
Replying to: jtez (Jan 17, 2009 8:23 am) Not yet, but a question.... does your '09 have the automatic day-night mirror?   I've noticed the cable for this mirror can get pinched by the headliner, and could then apply stress to the glass. That cable proved a source for a lot of creaking noises until rerouted to a position where it stopped creaking.     The mirror itself is glued to the windshield (the rectangular plastic strut from mirror to top of windshield covers the cable but offers no support to the mirror).
#2899 of 3640 Cracked Windshield-FYI by birdboy Jan 18, 2009 (6:49 am)
In June, my 09 LLBean Windshield cracked also behind the rear view mirror. I remember hearing a loud pebble or something hitting it days before I noticed the crack. Since there were no aftermarket ones available, a new factory glass with heated elements was replaced by my insurance company. Replies to this message: jtez (Jan 18, 2009 9:22 am)
#2900 of 3640 Re: Cracked Windshield-FYI [birdboy] by jtez Jan 18, 2009 (9:22 am)
Replying to: birdboy (Jan 18, 2009 6:49 am) birdboy, That is interesting. You say you heard a pebble or something hit your windshield, but did you actually see the pebble. My thought is that the noise was the windshield cracking, not necessarily due to debris but possibly unknown pressure from a "design flaw".   And to answer another post: my rear view mirror is the "auto day/ night" feature.
#2901 of 3640 Re: Replacing Windshield [jtez] by sgloon Jan 18, 2009 (10:41 am)
Replying to: jtez (Jan 17, 2009 8:23 am) In my experience, they typically won't OFFER to do something. But, if you press them and explain your reasons, ie that it could be a design flaw (ex. kurt's post) and not a rock through the windsheild, they should still cover it.   They can still cover the first one by reimbursing you for your deductible and any other out of pocket expenses. Subaru would automatically assume it was a rock or some such. They just need some convincing. Also, noting the other post here, where the windshield cracked in the same place could net you the new windshield and your deductible.   Twice is not a coincidence in this case. Replies to this message: oregonboy (Jan 18, 2009 1:49 pm)
#2902 of 3640 Re: Replacing Windshield [sgloon] by oregonboy Jan 18, 2009 (1:49 pm)
Replying to: sgloon (Jan 18, 2009 10:41 am) Close inspection should reveal if the crack was due to an external impact. If so, there should be some chipping/pitting somewhere along the fracture line. Run a finger nail down the crack. You should be able to feel it, IF it is there.

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