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Replying to: maybesubie1 (Jun 30, 2009 5:14 pm) 1. During morning starts the engine would run rough for the first minute. The engine would try to rev at 750 rpm, sputter and almost stall. Then the rpm's would kick up to 1,000 and do the same. Then go up to 1,250 and do the same. Then finally go to 1,500 rpm sputter and then settle in. The same thing has happened every morning. The check engine light never came on. The dealer indicates that this is normal during the break-in period and will go away. This has to do with the emissions computer and the PZEV (partial zero emission vehicle). I'll probably send an email to Subaru of America to see how they respond (they have been very responsive to all my questions while I was considering this vehicle). 2. The security etching on the windows (I did not ask for this but it was done anyway) had acid over spray that scarred the window. The dealer is replacing the window. 3. A small buzzing/rattle in the dashboard/door on the passenger side. Dealer found a couple of body clips that were not fully engaged and set them back in place. This seemed to work but the buzz/rattle is back. So I'll ask the dealer to look at this again when the window is replaced. 4. The rear rattles from the cargo floor panels, under floor tray and jack. I've checked to make sure that the spare tire was secure and that was not the issue. However, I've noticed the noise is less prominent as the suspension is starting to wear in a little. I plan to fix this myself with some foam/padding. I'm sure that a cargo tray would eliminate the cargo floor panel noise by keeping them down. |
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Replying to: confused25 (Jul 12, 2009 3:24 pm) Putting some kind of padding or foam over the spare tire tool kit can minimize that rattle. As for the door rattles (especially during cold weather), it was earlier reported that an internal waffle-patterned baffle is not always securely fashioned. My dealer added foam inserts between the baffle and the door's inner trim, which seems to have stopped most of the buzzing. That problem is a Subaru TSB. If '10 models still have this rattle, that will be surprising.
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Replying to: confused25 (Jul 12, 2009 2:35 pm) I now have 6,000 miles. After dealer kept car overnight for Subaru engineer to diagnose, I talked with engineer. He explained, and convinced me, this is normal (by design) for PZEV 4AT. On first cold start in the morning the computer wants to warm up the catalitic converter as fast as possible to reduce emissions. It does this by holding some valves shut for about 30 sec which causes the roughness and noise. It will not go away, it is by design. It is typical of all PZEV AT -- not only Subaru. Here is how to tell if operation is normal: 1. After start slightly depress gas -- roughness will stop -- computer thinks you are ready to drive off and changes logic. or 2. After start immediately shift to neutral -- same result as above. So, if it acts as described above and runs fine once warm it is normal. Engineer also claims it is impossible for engine to malfunction without check engine light coming on. Subaru has PZEV in all states even though all states do not require it. My state does not require it, and so my dealerr was not aware of this characteristic -- had not seen it before. To his credit, he called in the Subaru Rep to see the car. Are you in a PZEV state? I think the transmission characteristic you describe is normal. Hope this helps. Would appreciate hearing back from you. These are great cars. Bill
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Replying to: billwv (Jul 13, 2009 7:06 am) |
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Replying to: billwv (Jul 13, 2009 7:06 am) |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jul 12, 2009 9:28 pm) Yes, it is disappointing that what you described is exactly what I'm experiencing. It was 67 degrees F this morning and there was a rattle in the front passenger door. When I left work this evening it was 82 degrees F and there was no rattle. I'll pass this onto the dealer. Thanks.
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| Recently purchased a new '09 Forester 2.5X (4th Subaru we've owned) and before completing the paperwork noticed a significant scratch on the hood of the car (someone had keyed it apparently). I was told they would repaint the hood and get it back to me the next day. The next day they weren't sure they could get it done until I reminded them I had been told it would be finished by end of business that day. Thankfully, one of the sales reps had them exchange a clean hood from another Forester on the lot, and I had the car roughly 24 hours after purchasing it. On the way home I noticed the steering wheel vibrating at 65 mph+, so I called the dealership and was told to bring it in last Friday. Brought it in, they replicated the issue and was then asked to bring the car back Monday (today) to have some tires replaced and have it balanced. Went to pick up the car today and the replacement tires were also said to have been defective, so now I have a loaner and have been asked to come back tomorrow. It's been nearly a week since a purchased this vehicle, and I've driven over 300 miles having to go back and forth from our house to the dealership. When asked what they would do to compensate me for my troubles the best they came up with was a free tank of gas! I'm a pretty level headed person, but this seems asinine to me. Anyone have similar experiences? What is a reasonable compensation request considering that the car is less than a week old and has already been to the service department 4 times? I love Subarus, but this is the second car I've purchased that has had initial quality issues. | |
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Replying to: confused25 (Jul 13, 2009 5:54 pm) Hopefully your dealer will know what to do to get rid of the rattles. It took two tries on mine with foam added different places. Subaru reminds me of Saturn, whose vehicles also had numerous interior trim rattles. |
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Replying to: confused25 (Jul 12, 2009 3:24 pm) When I removed the door liner (to install a decent set of speakers) I found that inside the door there is a plastic "waffle" style baffle (the purpose of which I have no idea!). This baffle loosely floats in a sheet metal cutout in the door, and it was obvious this was making the rattling noise. I suppose there are lots of ways to address this...I looked around my garage and found some good caulking material, and placed a bead between the plastic baffle and the sheet metal. This appears to have worked, because the rattle has not reappeared. Hope this helps...
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Replying to: bikerguy3 (Jul 14, 2009 10:18 am) How easy is it to remove the '09 Forester door trim? What steps did you follow?
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