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I live in a semi-rural area in Canada, and I love my Forester. I do my own servicing (I agree with nipper's comments about preventative maintenance). I usually get my parts from an independent parts store; I've also bought parts online from www.autopartsway.ca . I'll go to the Subaru dealer for parts as a last resort. The only repair that I did not do myself was to have the clutch replaced; I had that done at an independent shop. Subaru's AWD are fantastic for Canadian snow. Just get some good snow tires; they make all the difference; don't be fooled by so-called 'All-season' tires, the rubber is far too hard at cold temperatures. Go for it! Get a Subaru! Eh!
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And if RF might be the problem, try: - removing the new relay from the car altogether; does the offending 15" wire still cause no-start? - looping the offending wire back, and touching it to the +ve terminal of the battery; does the car start? - try pointing the offending wire in a different direction; does the car start? - try coiling the offending wire into a tight coil; does the car start?
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Fuel filter: Yes, those rubber-hoses tend to get glued on to the filter pipes. Try rotating the rubber-hoses around the pipe instead of pulling them off. Use a pair of pliers to grip the rubber, and rotate back and forth a bit; try squirting some WD-40 into the ends of the rubber - it may help. Once free, just pull the hoses off.
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Bump. Any conclusion on this? I am having the same symptoms on my 2002 Forester 5MT. - clutch pedal not returning properly; - it sticks about half-way up, but only in hot weather with A/C on; - does not seem to affect the clutch engagement/disengagement; - a slight lift from underneath the pedal with my foot will release the pedal; and then it sticks again on next gear-change. I tried to buy new seals for the master and slave, but Subaru does not sell the seals separately. I may just flush and bleed the system to see if this cures the problem.
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Me too! After several month of an intermittent clock, I finally fixed it. I saw that one of the previous posts had said that this could be done in 15-minutes, so I couldn't procrastinate any longer! It does indeed only take 15-min. Yes it was the #510 resistor-solder that was cracked, but I resoldered #300 as well. Thanks to whoever it was who posted the original fix (great photos), and to all others who have kept the link alive.
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I reuse the old washer 4 or 5 times. Then I replace it with a new crush-washer. Not because the old one leaks; it never does. But more out of a sense of guilt: The mighty Subaru engineers have decreed that the washer should not be reused, and I feel that I ought to comply. So I do, but only every 5th time!
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I agree. That is exactly what I did a year or so ago (2002 Forester). That 'auto' adjustment system rarely works properly, in my experience, and it is easier to remove the wheel and mini brake-drum. There was plenty of meat left on my linings, just needed adjustment. And then I did a small cable adjustment (under the hand-brake handle). And my hand-brake was transformed back to new!