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Recycle The Ignition

Security Alarm was activated by mistake. Starlink email says "you must manually activate your ignition before you can execute a remote engine start command." How do I do that. I can't find how to...

2009 Forester XT Overheating At Slow Speeds

A little background first just in case it could be relevant. I had a catalytic converter go bad/clog up and that did cause the engine temp light to flash red briefly one time. Got the cat replaced a...

2009 Subaru Forester CEL At Highway Speeds/passing Gear

09 Forester 150k Miles and Remanufactured engine put on at 135k Problem I’m trying to resolve: CEL flashes at 75- 80 MPH in passing gear on highway. If I slow down it will come off and car runs c...

Check Engine Light And Flashing Cruise Control

my check engine light comes on solid and cruise control light flashes. This begins within 25 miles after filling tank. Oil is full. What is the cause and how do I fix it?

Acceleration Intermittently Stops While Depressing Gas Pedal

My 2016 Forrester with ~114k miles has started having an issue with the acceleration where I'll be driving fine and all of a sudden while pressing the gas pedal I just start losing acceleration. If...

Check Engine Light, Cruise Control Light And Traction Control Light

My check engine light, traction control light and cruise light are on

Trying To Determine What Happened And Or What Needs To Be Fixed ?

Trying to figure out what happened or what needs to be fixed before pulling the engine. Not sure the vehicle is worth fixing. Crankshaft, flywheel, torque converter/flex plate. Sound familiar to an...

Can I Use E85 On A 2012 Subaru Forester Or 2015 Jeep Wrangler?

Car Died While Driving Now It Won't Start

I was driving at about 65mph when I lost all pedal and when I pulled off the road it died, and now won't restart. Turns over fine just won't start

Radio Display Going Dim (2010 Forester)

Display going dim on the radio on my 2010 Subaru Forester. Radio+CD player are working fine. Also, the lighting in the console (below the radio and heating/AC dials) is dim. Is it possible to replace ...

Can A Crack In Manifold Be Repaired ?

Crack in manifold. Only loud when first started. After, sounds great and no noise ! Question: can the crack be repaired without replacing the whole manifold?

Should I Use Injector Cleaner In My Forester?

How To Change Key Fob Battery

Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction

On my OBD2 IAM getting P0741 code indicating torque converter clutch circuit malfunction what causes this and why and how can I repair it on my own

Subaru 2014 Forester

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How To Resdt Computer On 2017 Subaru Forester

How to reset computer on 2017 Subaru Forester?

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Do I Need To Replace Bulkhead Wiring System To Fix The Ambient Air Temp Sen...

My car is a 2015 Subaru forester, 110,000 miles. Just had a front left wheel well liner replace and an oil change. While driving, check engine and hill start lights came on and cruise control was di...

Why Is My Traction Control Light And My Off Road Warning Lights On?

What Gas Should I Use In A 2014 Subaru Forester?

Can I Drive My Car Still?

Am I able to drive my car without the AC belt

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