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Subaru Forester 2003 - no power, CEL

32 messages,  Last post on Nov 14, 2009 at 10:33 PM

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#29 of 32 Re: no word from subaru yet [lornabee] by bigfrank3

Sep 04, 2009 (11:43 am)

Replying to: lornabee (Sep 04, 2009 6:22 am)
I had the fuel door problem but it was easily fixed. When I pulled the lever the pin withdrew ok but the door would not spring open, especially when cold out. When I looked at it I found that there is a small flat spring located between the hinges on the fuel door. When the door is closed this spring is supposed to be under enough tension so that the door pops as soon as the latch is pulled.
 
That flat spring is held on by one small bolt, so I took it off and ever so slightly bent the spring with 2 pairs of pliers in the direction that provided more tension against the stop when the fuel door is closed. Worked perfectly and haven't had the problem since.
 
If the latch is letting go ok on your vehicle this could be your problem, as I have seen this happen on a couple other Foresters. I used to carry a wooden paint stirrer to open mine, not needed anymore.

#30 of 32 Subaru Forester -- by geridill

Nov 11, 2009 (6:27 pm)

I have a Forester and although the care is great in the snow...however, I have had many problems...heat gasket..something about coils...a few times...but I have a weird creaking noise and when I turn the wheel all the way it almost sounds like what a brake sounds like when you need to change it...my mechanic has said that the undercarriage is rusty...I understand that 2003 Subaru's have this problem...I also have a jumping feeling when my car is driving...my mechanic said the transmission looks like it is 'slipping'...is this covered by the recall...

#31 of 32 Re: Subaru Forester -- [geridill] by ateixeira

Nov 13, 2009 (10:25 am)

Replying to: geridill (Nov 11, 2009 6:27 pm)
I'm guessing you mean head gasket and ignition coil.
 
Make sure the power steering fluid isn't low, and check it's condition as well. The most likely cause of the creaking may be a bad wheel bearing, though.

#32 of 32 Errant message by lornabee

Nov 14, 2009 (10:33 pm)

No - my Subaru problem had nothing to do with "creaking". Mine had to do with major/catastrophic overheating. Subaru wants nothing to do with it - except to offer me a $1000 "Customer Loyalty" incentive towards the purchase of a "previously unused Subaru". Hmmmmm...had to turn that down. Let's see....at 55,000 miles my engine blows and all Subaru can say is - Well, we'll give you a grand off a new one. Sorry - I'm not that loyal.
 
BTW - winter is coming. I have my can opener in the glove box to PRY open the fuel tank door (when temp goes into single digits) that they could never seem to fix. "Oh - this happens all the time in cars".....
 
The only worse story I ever heard was from Ford: the paint is chipping because of "acid rain".
 
I am so tired of getting screwed.

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