Strange issue with my wife’s subaru forester

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July 24, 2018, 06:06 AM

SgtGold

Strange issue with my wife’s subaru forester

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Originally posted by M-11:
quote:
Originally posted by Oz_Shadow:
Loose gas cap. Seriously.

Takes a tool or battery disconnect to reset.

this happened with my Crosstrek. If it is, it's a quick fix at the dealer. And a reminder to click close the cap.

This has happened multiple times to my wife and I with multiple Subarus. The dash lights up like you're being tracked by a SAM missile and the cruise control won't engage. Easily fixed.

July 24, 2018, 07:05 AM

Woodman

The Subaru I had takes 50-60 miles of driving for the lights to correct themselves after the fuel cap seal has been reestablished. We needed a new cap at one point, I think.

July 24, 2018, 04:49 PM

Eponym

quote:
Originally posted by konata88:
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July 24, 2018, 05:48 PM

jhe888

Many auto parts stores will read the codes for you. It could be something simple.

July 28, 2018, 07:27 AM

Oz_Shadow

Figure it out?

July 28, 2018, 07:39 AM

Jeff Yarchin

quote:
Originally posted by Oz_Shadow:
Figure it out?

Monday. Haven’t had time.

July 28, 2018, 08:08 AM

flesheatingvirus

quote:
Originally posted by Flashlightboy:
It's typically a ground wire that is corroded or has come loose. There are forum posts on Forester sites that talk about it.

This is what I was thinking. I've had such weird issues be caused by a bad ground.

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