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3640 messages, Last post on Nov 19, 2009 at 3:06 PM
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Replying to: jtez (Jan 16, 2009 10:45 pm) |
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Replying to: sgloon (Jan 17, 2009 1:13 am)
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Replying to: jtez (Jan 17, 2009 8:23 am) 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). |
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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.
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Replying to: birdboy (Jan 18, 2009 6:49 am) 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. |
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Replying to: jtez (Jan 17, 2009 8:23 am) 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.
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Replying to: sgloon (Jan 18, 2009 10:41 am) |
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| Thanks. actually I did see a chip in the glass near the crack and knew that something hit it.. | |
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About 5 weeks ago, I was rear-ended in my 6 month old Forester. Initially, I thought that I got away with light damage, with just the bumper and reflector needing replacement. However, the Civic that hit me actually submarined me, crushing the spare tire well, and bending the entire exhaust system. I just got my car back on Friday,and the holdup was finding the left muffler. Is it just because it's a new model or is parts availability an issue with Subaru.?
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Replying to: jbkennedy (Jan 19, 2009 7:43 pm)
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