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Re: 2009 subaru forester recall [Den5276]
by xwesx
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Nov 02, 2009 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: Den5276 (Nov 02, 2009 1:49 pm)
I wonder why I have not received anything. Perhaps they are sending it to folks in PZEV-required states only?
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Re: 2009 subaru forester recall [xwesx]
by billwv
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Nov 02, 2009 (3:04 pm)
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Replying to: xwesx (Nov 02, 2009 2:06 pm)
All states --
Got my notice in the mail today - -WV a non PZEV required state.
Bill
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- #3620 of 3669
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Door Rattles fix
by birdboy
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Nov 02, 2009 (4:59 pm)
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xwesx, thank you. there is a fix for the door rattles. they remove the door panel and fill it with foam which is something that should have been done when making the car. The other rattles I am working on. The rear seat back rattles have paper stuffed in the latches to reduce the play and vibration. i was told they cannot fix them as adjusting the latches becomes a safety issue i am so disapointed with all these rattles and creaks.t!
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Re: 2009 subaru forester recall [billwv]
by xwesx
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Nov 02, 2009 (5:07 pm)
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Replying to: billwv (Nov 02, 2009 3:04 pm)
Thanks, Bill. Your post prompted me to go check my mail (which I do about once a week), and I, too, had a notice of some kind (have not opened it) in there. I am not sure why they did not just email me....
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Re: Door Rattles fix [birdboy]
by xwesx
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Nov 02, 2009 (5:11 pm)
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Replying to: birdboy (Nov 02, 2009 4:59 pm)
I thought I heard my rear seat back rattle at one point, but it turned out that one of them was not latched securely. It is silent both now and before that incident. That is what I get for having two small children that like to explore....
I am sorry that your experience is so poor; I am actually very happy with my Forester thus far. I was expecting a whole plethora of rattles! Granted, the door rattles, which are very bad now and continue to get worse, drive me batty, but I only get to drive the car once or twice a week, so I can live with it. Only seven weeks or so to go before the appointment.
Best of luck hunting down the culprits.
-Wes-
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Re: 2009 subaru forester recall [xwesx]
by ateixeira
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Nov 03, 2009 (1:24 pm)
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Replying to: xwesx (Nov 02, 2009 2:06 pm)
Wifey got that same letter, in a non-PZEV state, so you'll get it soon, I bet.
We'll do ours at the next oil change.
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Re: Rattles, rattles and more Rattles [birdboy]
by rich28
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Nov 03, 2009 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: birdboy (Nov 01, 2009 3:41 pm)
When I had the stock speakers replaced in my '09 Forester, I also had dynamat installed in the doors. The auto-sound place told me they fastened some loose cables and secured some loose plastic in the doors as well. Of course, I paid to have this done, but I didn't mind since I knew they would do a good job making sure there weren't any rattles or vibrations since they installed some very nice speakers.
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Re: 2009 subaru forester recall [ateixeira]
by xwesx
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Nov 03, 2009 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 03, 2009 1:24 pm)
Sure enough; that was the letter.
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Re: AT vs MT [billwv]
by gdoc
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Nov 03, 2009 (7:46 pm)
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Replying to: billwv (Oct 24, 2009 6:55 pm)
I just picked up at 2010 Subaru Forester XT with nav. I love the 4 speed automatic engine. I had an acura tsx with a 6spd MT and read all the chat about 4 speed automatic in the Forester. I just posted my experience as a acura/honda guy since 1992 (8 cars later). For me to switch to Subaru and pick this vehicle after 3 months of researching and test drives, I assure you this vehicle may not be perfect, but man it drives amazing. Quick, nimble, amazing turning radius and inside is a very tight good quality interior with a navigation that is fantastic. I am blown away how great this truck drives. Feels like comparable to the Q5 and the RDX for about 7-18k less. The 4 speed gear ratios are spaced so well, that at 140km the engine is quiet and reving low with a lot of pull. I drove the touareg and tigaun and well...both good, but not for me. Lack that 'fun factor' for me. Heavy and solid, but well..boring. But to each their own. The forester drives like any other 5speed to me. infact, seems to be searching less for the right gear than my TSX.
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Re: 2009 subaru forester recall [billwv]
by johnv STAFF
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Nov 03, 2009 (8:36 pm)
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Replying to: billwv (Nov 01, 2009 6:55 am)
Seems like this might not apply to the 2008 Forester. At least mysubaru doesn't mention it for mine (yet...)
I still need to take mine in for the 11-89-08 TSB reflash related to revving. Is there anything special the car wants when it is in "learning" mode after an ECU reflash? More highway miles, the regular stop-n-go mix, or ?
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