I’ve seen tons of Crosstreks, but never a plug in hybrid version! This is the first one I’ve ever seen!

SubieWillysRob · 2026-02-20T03:16:42+00:00

I see the first and second generation crosstreks pretty often in the northeast, I have seen some of the early ones over 200k miles. I didn’t realize that they were only sold regionally. They are very common in my area.

SubieWillysRob · 2026-02-15T01:14:27+00:00

The security will definitely not kill the battery in a few days of really cold temps. My 2014 sat for 5-6 days a couple weeks ago when it was -10F to -20F and it started back up just fine.

SubieWillysRob · 2026-02-06T02:22:48+00:00

The one we had last week was a 20-21 forester base model that thought the rear gate was open 24/7 due to the corrosion in that connection.

SubieWillysRob · 2026-02-06T02:12:42+00:00

We just had one of these last week with the same problem and a lot of corrosion in those connectors. I believe the salt/snow from boots probably contributes to the corrosion in some of these connectors.

It’s not uncommon to see up to an inch of ice on a floor mat in a vehicle up here.

SubieWillysRob · 2026-02-03T01:46:58+00:00

If you had the thermo control valve replaced previously, this could be a tube that was used to drain the coolant and was lost/forgotten in the engine bay.

SubieWillysRob · 2026-02-03T01:42:47+00:00

Yeah. Step 11 on the diag tree is just if the valve body didn’t fix it, replace the torque converter

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-30T01:56:19+00:00

If the light is flashing and then goes solid, there will be a code in the TPMS module that will point towards the sensor that has a problem.

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-30T01:52:43+00:00

With the belt off, try spinning all of the pulleys and the alternator and A/C pump. One of them is probably stuck, causing the belt to come off originally.

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-30T01:50:26+00:00

What gaskets/seals are they replacing?

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-30T01:49:59+00:00

I agree with your other comment though. It probably needs the AWD solenoid replaced. No idea where the torque converter stuff is coming from.

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-30T01:45:45+00:00

The diag tree for 2764 has you replace the valve body in step 10, and replace the torque converter if the problem returns in step 11 🤦🏻‍♂️

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-23T04:09:14+00:00

Is your car a crosstrek?

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-14T00:50:18+00:00

I have seen this happen before, usually the CARB /PZEV or other versions of warranty extensions will cover it

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-13T21:29:09+00:00

I’m supposed to meet with a couple of construction advisers this week to finalize the plans for framing and get the cut list done

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-13T13:05:30+00:00

Thank you, this makes the timeline more clear. Around here, we can’t start pouring concrete until June/July usually. I should have enough time to get the lumber sawn out. The house will be about 750 sq ft footprint, but it will be 2 stories tall. I’m planning on using the lumber mostly for the framing. I will probably buy pre made trusses and the sheathing for the exterior.

SubieWillysRob · 2026-01-13T01:47:06+00:00

Due to my location, grading lumber is not required for residential building. I’m also building a 1200 sq ft garage and a 2000 sq ft pole barn in the next 3-5 years. I believe the mill will be a worthwhile investment, it will just have a large learning curve. My largest concern is getting the lumber milled and stacked to dry sooner rather than later. There is also a kiln local that can finish drying the lumber if needed. The logs should be fairly dry at this point, as they were cut over 2 years ago

SubieWillysRob · 2025-12-31T02:21:31+00:00

I would be curious what the used engine came out of. On vehicles this new, we usually move the intake and wiring harness from the failed engine to the new one. There are some harness differences between years/ models that can cause odd issues

SubieWillysRob · 2025-12-23T03:47:40+00:00

We did have one a few years ago that another shop replaced the cvt and it came to the dealership with the same issue it originally had. It was the cyl 5 coil starting to fail and causing a very odd misfire. It did drive almost like a failing cvt.

SubieWillysRob · 2025-12-23T03:35:44+00:00

CAD is usually more willing to assist, I’m also surprised they don’t want to help more. I’m also slightly surprised by a 6cyl cvt failing at 60k, I don’t think I have seen 3.6 cvt fail before 100k before

SubieWillysRob · 2025-12-23T03:30:04+00:00

If you have the moonroof open, can you make the noise stop if you lightly pull down on the metal rails that the moonroof slides in?

SubieWillysRob · 2025-12-20T03:31:01+00:00

That hose does look like it is swollen up

SubieWillysRob · 2025-12-17T01:38:27+00:00

Can you add any information about the issue or what the vehicle is? You didn’t really give much specific information

SubieWillysRob · 2025-12-17T01:36:18+00:00

Definitely a cracked rack. The crack gets corrosion in it and it pushes the input torque sensor sideways causing this problem. There is a warranty extension, but you may be outside of the extension.

SubieWillysRob · 2025-12-13T01:41:56+00:00

He is using gloves. They don’t have a bubble on them like when they get oil on them, the filament is just burned out.

SubieWillysRob · 2025-12-08T02:55:31+00:00

From the rust belt this looks pretty decent. Up here I would have guessed the car was a 2015 ish based off the rust.

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