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2002-2008 Subaru Forester: How do I replace the map light?

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:27:03 -0700

One map light is no longer working and it needs to be replaced. I cannot find a way to disconnect and then replace. I have a 2007 Forester SUBN

⟐ Commented February 21, 2023 at 3:27 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Went through a water crossing and now my car won’t start

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:31:18 -0700

So I went through a water crossing and got bogged, my car was starting at first just running a little rough, now it wont start at all but still cranks over fine, we tried tow starting it, it would go alright at first but I couldn’t actually accelerate at all, then when I stopped it would stop again.

⟐ Commented November 13, 2022 at 20:31 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: How do I fix the compass in the mirror in my 07 Forester?

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:43:22 -0700

The compass won’t turn on no matter what I do, even if I put the key in all the positions.

⟐ Answer edited December 17, 2021 at 22:43 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: How to replace the rear windscreen glass after breakage

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:12 -0700

I need to know how it is glued in place

⟐ Answer accepted March 22, 2021 at 5:00 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: How to change evaporator fan for air conditioning?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:24:24 -0700

How to change a evaporator fan for air con

⟐ Answer unaccepted October 23, 2025 at 8:24 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Why is my 06 forester sputtering?

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 01:24:35 -0700

The auto parts store said it's the variable valve timing solenoid. Hard to fix?

⟐ Answered August 24, 2025 at 1:24 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Why water is not coming for front windshields?Subaru forester 2005

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 22:51:41 -0700

Is the windshields water pump that stopped because the water was emptied ?how to fix it?

⟐ Answer edited February 10, 2024 at 22:51 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Stuck rear right brake

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:41:36 -0700

My Forester 2008, 2.0, non turbo, manual trans, has the same problem for months: when I first start driving the car, it starts off pretty well, but after about 15 minutes worth of driving my brakes start to feel tighter and it gets harder for my car to accelerate. I have tried to change the supposed culprit rear right brake bands, then to cut both edges in every band, but nothing works. Reading about it, seems the fail is on the ABS system. I have exact the same problem as you: after 15-20 minutes driving, the problem appears. I read someone extracted the ABS module, put it on a cardboard box and with a heat pistol, heated the module for a while. That trick solved the problem. I will do the same when I have the time and the heat pistol available (now I have only the box ;). I would like to know if someone could solve in other way that problem? Thank you!

Alex from Colombia, South America

⟐ Answered December 20, 2023 at 21:41 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Subaru forester 2006 Cruise SET Control Light Flashing

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 03:28:34 -0700

Subaru forester 2006 Cruise SET Control Light Flashing

⟐ Commented February 21, 2023 at 3:28 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Where are fuse and relay for power window on passenger side located?

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:57:42 -0700

I have a Subaru Forester 2007 with an inactive power window on the front right side. The fuse and relay location are not shown on the fusebox. Does anybody know where they are located?

⟐ Commented October 03, 2022 at 10:57 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: How do I remove the windshield wiper arms?

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 07:50:40 -0700

I have a 2003 Forester with aged bushings in the wiper transmission linkage. I need to remove the wiper arms, so I can get access to the linkage under the cowl between the windshield and the hood. But I can’t fit any tool (screwdriver, gear puller, battery terminal puller, etc.) without damaging the cowl. How do I remove the wiper arms?

⟐ Answer edited June 14, 2020 at 7:50 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Why is the engine knocking after overheating

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:10:04 -0700

I ran the car out of oil almost completely and it overheated it's never overheated before it's been over a hundred thousand miles on it and now the engine knocks when we turn it on and I just put new oil in it. What do you think the NACA Muse

⟐ Commented July 08, 2019 at 21:10 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Why fuel is end fast

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:02:02 -0700

why fuel is end fast

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Why isn’t my car starting

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:14:53 -0700

I broke down at my daughters just before Christmas. It drove there fine and I turned the engine off whilst I was waiting to collect my grandchildren but then wouldn’t turn back on. The AA man couldn’t figure out what the problem was but he managed to bypass everything by starting it up with a jump direct from the battery to the starter motor. I now think my immobiliser may be part of the fault. All fuses seem good and wires look ok. Any ideas has this happened to anyone else. Any help would be appreciated x

⟐ Commented January 04, 2023 at 5:14 MST