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2000-2007 Subaru Impreza: Why do I have white smoke coming from the passenger side of the engine

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 16:29:06 -0700

Sometimes when I drive I see and smell white smoke coming from under the hood

⟐ Commented December 06, 2020 at 16:29 MST

2012-2016 Subaru Impreza: Key will not release

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:26:30 -0700

2013 Subaru Impreza

Key will not release when we shut the engine off. We have already troubleshot several steps. Brake is applied, transmission firmly in park, pushing key inward while turning engine off. Engine shuts off but will not complete cycle so that it can be removed.

⟐ Answer edited July 27, 2023 at 19:26 MST

2012-2016 Subaru Impreza: I have 7 warning lights Check Engine, Anti Skid, ABS, AT Temp, AWD,

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:53:58 -0700

I have 6 warning lights, Check Engine, Anti Skid, ABS, AT Temp, AWD, and Hill Start Assist.

⟐ Answered January 28, 2025 at 19:53 MST

2000-2007 Subaru Impreza: What is this slow ticking sound? 2005 Subaru WRX

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:41:46 -0700

This is what the car sounded like before the timing belt job.

Just had the timing belt replaced and now the car is making this sound?

⟐ Answer edited July 11, 2025 at 7:41 MST

2000-2007 Subaru Impreza: How to fix if check engine light is on

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:33:28 -0700

Check engine light of my car is flashing from few days. Although I got my car serviced recently and it was working perfectly but suddenly engine light comes on. I already tried to reset it and that method just worked for few hours but then light comes back again. I am going to take the car back to the repair shop. Is there any suggestions what could be the problem.

⟐ Commented June 03, 2024 at 10:33 MST

2012-2016 Subaru Impreza: Shift lever not changing gears effectively.

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:31:16 -0700

Not a solution but I'm having the same issue!

My 2013 impreza is doing this more and more lately. Sometimes taking me up to 20+ mins actively trying to get it out (not to mention looking stupid and a lil crazy to anyone parking next to me) I have a automatic and I'm hoping to avoid dismantling my center shifting area but this is killing me

⟐ Answered July 30, 2023 at 12:31 MST

2007-2011 Subaru Impreza: Why is my car idle not smooth and car feels like it’s choking

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 09:21:35 -0700

So I drive a Subaru Impreza and I changed the engine in it and didn’t replace any parts other then sparks plug when I first put it in even though I should off my mistake which I am paying for now so my issue is the car every now and then after a couple months later feels like it’s choking and doesn’t have enough power when taking off or even when driving my heater core is also blocked so heater doesn’t work unless I unblock it and after unblocking it I realised while waiting for the car to heat up the car while idling feels like it’s about to shut off then the revs come back up and this happens until car is warm enough to idle on its own I also have a pod filter on not sure it that effects anything but ye was wondering what I should be looking for because I have a feeling I might need to pull my engine out again and do the full works on it and there’s also think I burning oil cause my exhaust fumes smell different and very strong as well I am from Australia wa btw

⟐ Commented July 30, 2023 at 9:21 MST

2000-2007 Subaru Impreza: Why is my Subaru misfiring?

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:35:16 -0700

2001 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport.

Bought the car 7 months ago. 244000 miles. Changed crank sensor, plugs, wires, and coil packs. And its rough idling and no power now. Oily spark plugs. S1 B1 code. But can't get the sensor out. And I've been told to check spark. All 4 spark normally. And don't really wanna put in shop for the o2 sensor. But is there anything else it could be?

⟐ Answered January 08, 2019 at 0:35 MST

2017-Present Subaru Impreza: How to change Diatone Sound Navi's language and install a new Navi Map

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:06:42 -0700

Hi everyone,
I tried to use Google Trad with live translation to find how to change the Diatone Sound Navi model:NR-MZ300-BIN-3 from Japanese to English language.
Unable to find it, I am now seeking for any assistance to do that.

I am also looking at changing the map attached to the console (Japan) to have another region map

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

2012-2016 Subaru Impreza: Infotainment center fixing advice

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:06:19 -0700

My infotainment center went out and is just blacked screened. Looking for ways to fix it without replacing the whole system.

⟐ Commented September 17, 2024 at 17:06 MST

2012-2016 Subaru Impreza: exhaust pipe clamp rusted/broke

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:59:37 -0700

exhaust pipe, before muffler. The clamp broke is there a way to weld, clamp, reattach or do i have to replace entire pipe?

⟐ Answered December 12, 2024 at 8:59 MST

2000-2007 Subaru Impreza: My car is running on 2/4 cylinders and I don't know why

Sun, 08 May 2022 10:36:49 -0700

okay, so thus car has had thus problem and we haven't been able to save it. all the plug wires are good, sparkplugs, new coilpack and even changed the pigtail. but it still refuses to have spark come off the marked 1 and 2 cylinder parts of the coilpack. any ideas?

⟐ Answered May 08, 2022 at 10:36 MST

2007-2011 Subaru Impreza: egr monitor never get ready to pass smog emission

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:59:56 -0700

no check engine no codes car runs fine but i need my tags to drive the car but egr monitor never get ready i try many thing even took the car to puente hill subaru and they toll me just drive the car they charge me and they do nothing for me

help what can i do

drive cycle done

replace egr valve done

clean egr passages done

egr vacuum solenoid done

knock senor replace

catalytic replace done

air fuel sensor replace done

disconnect ecm reconnect repeat drive cycle done

2000 miles drove nothing work

⟐ Answered December 17, 2020 at 12:59 MST

2000-2007 Subaru Impreza: How to replace rear wheel bearing and hub assembly

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:31:23 -0700

Repair wheel bearing and hub assembly on rear wheel?

⟐ Answered December 16, 2025 at 17:31 MST

2012-2016 Subaru Impreza: How can I update the GPS chip inside my car?

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:07:37 -0700

The GPS chip in my car is still using the roads from 2012, so new roads that have been built don't show up. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered September 13, 2025 at 1:07 MST

2012-2016 Subaru Impreza: How to fix broken touchscreen

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:04:48 -0700

Steps to replace broken touchscreen

⟐ Commented June 18, 2025 at 5:04 MST

2000-2007 Subaru Impreza: What’s wrong with my brake lights

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:52:45 -0700

My brake lights are not working on my 2002 Also front passenger side low beam light is out I replaced the brake light switch 4 times 3 times it has melted.and I cant figure out how to replace the low beam bulb 4/24/2025

⟐ Answer edited April 25, 2025 at 1:52 MST

2012-2016 Subaru Impreza: Why does my tail light not work?

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 13:44:13 -0700

I understand the stop light and tail light are one but only the stop light works will be that even rifle or cable is damaged or should buy another or has some other solution ?

⟐ Answer edited February 02, 2025 at 13:44 MST

Subaru Impreza: engine ej15 and ej20

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:24:35 -0700

I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO USE EJ20 IN A CAR WHERE THEY WERE USING EJ15 or how EJ20 USED OR INSTALLED IN A CAR WHERE IT WAS EJ15

⟐ Answered September 17, 2024 at 4:24 MST

Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti: Why am I lacking in boost on my 2008 wrx

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 21:42:34 -0700

So it’s been about a day or two when I noticed I started lacking in boost pressure. It does not go up to 6psi when before it was almost at 14psi what could cause this problem?

⟐ Commented September 10, 2022 at 21:42 MST