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Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester is an AWD (all-wheel drive) crossover produced since 1997. The vehicle comes in three generations, with the third generation Forester featuring a sloping roof line with more cargo space.
1,220 Questions
How do you remove the license plate light bulb on an 03 Subaru Forester?
Owner's manual clearly describes the process. It is all done externally you do not have to mremove any inside panels 10 minute job
What kind of transmission does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?
The 2014 Subaru Forester has a 6-speed manual.
What ground clearance does the 2006 Subaru Forester have?
The ground clearance of the 2006 Subaru Forester is 0 ft. 8.1 in. (8.1 in.).
What is the drag coefficient of the 2004 Subaru Forester?
The 2004 Subaru Forester has a drag coefficient of 0.35 Cd.
How many horsepower does the engine in the 2004 Subaru Forester have?
The 2004 Subaru Forester's engine produces 165 hp @ 5600 rpm.
How do you turn on heated side mirrors 2011 Subaru Forester?
The 'defroster' switch will initiate the defrost on all areas Subaru has equipped w/ heated mirrors/ windshields.
How do you remove the main fuse in a suburu forester?
There is no "main fuse" as such. If you need to cut all power, remove the negative battery terminal. You will need a 10 mm wrench.
Can you drive with a bad knocking sensor?
Sure, assuming that you know your knock sensor is bad because the check engine light told you so. The computer makes adjustments to compensate for not having correct information from this sensor and you may see your fuel mileage and performance suffer.
If you have standard mechanics hand tools, you can change this yourself in a few minutes. I think I paid around $25 on-line for a new one.
Knock sensor is accessed from the top of the engine from the driver's side and below the intake manifold. It is a small black donut shaped device less than 2" across with a capscrew through the middle. Screw is oriented vertically. You will want the engine to be cool while you are doing this so you don't burn yourself. As I recall it took a 10mm socket, extension, and ratchet. Squeeze and pull the electrical connector to disengage. Car fixing difficulty on a scale of 1 to 10 I would put at a 2.
What is the proper way to check automatic transmission fluid in a 2005 Subaru Forester?
Like most cars: Hot, having driven for at least a few miles; level surface, idling in Park.
To be honest I don't recall right now but Subaru may have level marks on the dipstick for both cold and hot, but you still need to have the engine idling when you check it.
How do you set the time on the timing belt of a Subaru Legacy?
WARNING!! its not a good idea for you to adust the timing because it very dangerous for your car, your safety. i recommend that you see a mechanic. doing this yourself requires a lot of experience in car mechanics. if you have the experience. then you observe the timing belt and the pullys. also contact the subaru dealer and ask to be transfered to the mechanic and ask him/her for the timing configuration for your car.
Why wont the head lights and rear lights turn off after the ignition is turned off?
May have to be turned off manually Auto sensor bad
Maybe you have a security system? If you do, as soon as you hook up the battery, it will engage and your lights will flash. You will have to disable it in order to make it stop.
What would cause a 1994 sunbird to sound as if it would stall out upon coming to a stop?
It sounds like it could be an alternator problem, the easiest way to determine this is to disconect the battery while it is running, if it stalls, or bogs out, replace the alternator. ( but it could just be faulty wire conections. ) hope this helps.
What is the buzzing noise you hear sometimes when you start the ignition on your Subaru Forester?
Fuel Pump most likely.
Does knock sensor code fail nystate inspection?
can't say for sure, here in pa if check engine light is on automatic fail, if you have a subaru, it's not hard to change and costs about 75 dollars, it's mounted at top rear of engine, just have to remove plastic air duct attached to engine throttle body to get to it, 30 -45 minutes for a diy-er, it looks about the size of a plastic soda top, or if you have access to a scan tool you can try to clear code and it might not come back for awhile. but remember after clearing codes you are gonna have to drive the car 15-20 miles for computer to go into a ready state that is required for emission pass. but that is for pa, call any shop that does inspections to double check . good luck hope i didn't confuse you
How do you replace rear brakes on 2002 forester?
I am assuming you are referring to drum type brakes versus disk. If you buy OEM brakes from the dealer the instructions are included in the box. At least this was the case for a 2004 Forester.
It is worth buying the brakes from the dealer since you can be sure you are getting the right part number since they require the VIN number.
As to the difficulty, I have not changed the brakes yet so I cannot provide an accurate assessment.
How do you repair a jammed 6 CD player in a 2001 Subaru Forester?
I think you get a different radio. I took mine apart and made it work...for about 5 minutes. The mechanism is very complicated; and I think if any little part gets bent, it would be almost impossible to find. Disassembling that thing would be harder than rubics cube.
Paul in Oregon
How do you replace the right stop light on a 2002 Forester?
Open the back door of your forester, now on the right, behind the light bulb assembly there will be a door panel push the tab att he top of it down and it should open up.
