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2014-Present Subaru Forester: How to reattach lower door trim

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:15 -0700

My lower door trim pulled off when caught in some dirt as I was closing the door. Is there a simple fix to reattach it

⟐ Answer accepted March 31, 2026 at 13:15 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester - Non-Turbo: Smoking when first started

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:51:55 -0700

2011 subaru forester started smoking when first started

⟐ Answer edited March 31, 2026 at 19:51 MST

2014-Present Subaru Forester: How do I replace the plastic gear shift slider plate?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:23:25 -0700

The gear shift slider has been damaged. How do I replace it?

Oh! I forgot to say .. it's a 2019!

⟐ Commented March 19, 2026 at 20:23 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: White smoke coming from under the hood, but disappears and runs fine.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:31:33 -0700

My subaru will have white smoke coming out from under the hood and smells like burning oil or rubber, but eventually the smell will go away and the smoke will go away. The car runs perfectly fine. I have looked under the hood when it had some smoke coming out and it seems like its coming more from the bottom of the car. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented March 19, 2026 at 16:31 MST

2002-2008 Subaru Forester: Why fuel is end fast

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

why fuel is end fast

2014-Present Subaru Forester: My driverside wheel vibrates at high speed

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:35:20 -0700

Why does my driver side front wheel shake at speeds of 70 mph or more?

⟐ Answered November 28, 2025 at 1:35 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

2008-2013 Subaru Forester - Non-Turbo: Suspension bushes replacement and fitting

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:54:42 -0700

Suspension bushes replacement and fitting

⟐ Commented October 13, 2025 at 16:54 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: Complete cooling system overhaul and still overheating

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:21:56 -0700

Why is my car still overheating after a complete cooling system overhaul and head gasket replacement on both sides? 2 new thermostats, mass air flow sensor and coolant temperature sensor. Bled the lines for hours too.

⟐ Commented October 01, 2025 at 21:21 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

2014-Present Subaru Forester: Glitchy/ broken backup camera

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:23:51 -0700

My backup camera is broken. It still shows an image but it’s super glitchy. I’ve checked the connection points but a complete list of places to check would be helpful. Alternatively, parts and procedures for repair would be helpful.

2014-Present Subaru Forester: Oul drain plug vs cvt oil plug locations and is it possible to confuse

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:06:21 -0700

Went into a new shop for routine oil change. Came out with check engine light, turns out they overfilled oil but messed around under trying to figure that out. They drained to appropriate levels, I left and now it seems the transmission is shaky and has slippage as well as slow acceleration. I'vebeen reading a bit about this and others have had this mistake happen to them.. I would like an image of the undercarriage to see the location of both plugs and the remedy

⟐ Answered February 20, 2025 at 7:06 MST

2014-Present Subaru Forester: My drivers side window does not work

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:56:06 -0700

My drivers side window does not work

⟐ Answered December 16, 2024 at 18:56 MST

2008-2013 Subaru Forester: Why won't my driver side power window work

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:42:10 -0700

My driver side power window won't work.

⟐ Answered November 17, 2024 at 8:42 MST

1997-2002 Subaru Forester: Stereo screen is blank but system is still working.

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:32:50 -0700

The stereo works but not the display. Fuses checked out fine. How do I get the display back?

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

2008-2013 Subaru Forester - Non-Turbo: Power windows and sunroof not working

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:36:03 -0700

All 4 power windows and sunroof quit working. I’ve took it apart and can’t figure out how to fix them? Is there a relay switch or fuse for them, and where would it be located?

⟐ Commented November 05, 2023 at 19:36 MST

2014-Present Subaru Forester: Why does Eyesight system go offline shortly after turning on vehicle?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:38:56 -0700

So my Eyesight system goes offline about 3min after ignition. This will happen even if I don't use Eyesight for cruise control driving, just leaving the system to detect lanes or crash avoidance. If I do use Eyesight cruise control it will work fine for those first three minutes. Doesn't seem to me a calibration issue, cause when its working before time it works just fine. Is there a fuse or something?

2014-Present Subaru Forester: Sunroof only closes part way, suddenly reverses all the way open

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 07:54:34 -0700

First, I might be breaking the rules here. If so, sorry - tell me how to fix it and I will. I have solved this already, wanted to put this here for others' benefit.

It appears to work normally until about 3" away from closing, then suddenly reverses to full-open.

No idea what started the problem, just started yesterday.

All kinds of monkeying around with the tracks, cleaning, sliding shade..... No luck

How to fix it:

- open sunroof all the way

- close in short bursts - pushing and releasing the button, less than a second each time. Do it so the window moves about 1/2" at a time.

In my case, as it was almost closed there was a thud at the back edge of the window. I freaked, but kept doing the 1/2 inch moves.

Window closed all the way, including the lifting of the back to seal the back edge.

You're welcome😀

⟐ Commented August 05, 2023 at 7:54 MST