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Hey guys. I'm replacing factory unit which has stopped playing CD's so time for an upgrade. Do I need a band expander for my XT forester? Only ones I can find are for 2005+ models and i'm not keen to do all the PITA pulling apart of the dash twice lol Cheers heaps

Wouldn't having a transponder continuously 24/7 in the car have the fuel pump, ecu etc primed or running using power all the time. [quote name='kwi_fozze said: you are in luck. its not a transponder, mearly a door open and close keyfob.Great news thanks dude.. I have a BMW 5 series and the hassle to get a cheaper one instead of the $650 odd dollars from the dealership had me going crazy lol any old key can be cut to fit, go for gold

Hey team, Tried the search function to no avail, but where do I get a new key transponder thing from??... I'm guessing i can go to the dealer but my experience in the past says they will be more expensive then alternatives you fellas will know. This is the key i have.. Sorry for the ridic link but couldn't attach any pics. TIA https://www.google.co.nz/search?site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=597&q=subaru+forester+key&oq=subaru+forester+key&gs_l=img.3..0l2j0i8i30j0i24l7.1499.6427.0.6762.15.12.0.3.3.0.283.1569.2-6.6.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..6.9.1593...0i30j0i5i30.VZyeb_KdBEk#imgrc=8AgCC64_4Pi9xM%3A

AB automatics over near Portmouth drive are really good. Many mechanics sub trans work to them, i've had them do work on a few Euros in the past and my SG5 late last year.

Cheers for the replies guys... Sorry I was just a bit pissed off, I bought this car as a replacement to an Audi Quattro that served me well for 5 years but just getting tired, with many naysayers saying "Ohhh stay away from Subarus" blah blah blah, bought a clean example with a PPI from Crowesport (all good) bought it back to Dunners and then within a week I had to replace Trans and now being told that it could F up from replacing one tyre...FML!! Surely that's a design flaw! My old BF5 rolled around on 3 19's and one 15 for about 3 months when I was a young fella SMH

Sell 3 good tyres and then buy 4 new! Is this actually what Subaru drivers have to do every time they get a puncture or get uneven wear? I thought all the info i was reading was taking the piss... but if this is actually case i'm starting to regret buying one!

Hey guys, i've bought a nice set of OEM 18's off TM but 1 of the tyres has a bubble in the side wall so needs to be replaced. My Q is: Can i replace the one by itself or the 2 on the same axle OR do i need to replace all 4 like i've read online which sounds totally ridiculous and scaremongering to me. Cheers

My Foz XT has a terribly tame growl and i'm wanting to hear at least some of that old school Subie rumble. I know, I should turbo back but right now a muffler tip will have to do. Can anyone recommend one that's not ricer loud or too ridic size wise? TIA

Thank you for that sobanoodle, I thought that's what it was. Now to devise a delete for it lol

Thanks for that, tiny pic wouldn't let me copy the forum link and i couldn't post the attachment and even resize didn't work damnit!!

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=fcij5e&s=9#.VjxThWtLNXZ Hey guys... I'm assuming it's some sort of factory remote holder that has gone missing over the years. It's pretty ugly so i'm thinking of removing it and just wondering if anyone has any info on it. TIA

Sorry after watching the video again i realised he was turning, this noise also happens in a straight line! No lights and the only thing i can find with similar symptoms seem to come back to replacing centre diff/transfer case.

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Hi guys, So today I went to do a U turn in the Forester, when I started I felt a clunk and then as I continued driving I got a repetitive thump coming from what I assumed was right below the shifter I was pretty close to a mechanics so I stopped in to see them. They took it for a couple of small drives and then up on the hoist, they diagnosed that "teeth have stripped from the gearbox to engine or diff (Wasn't really listening when he told me i need a new gearbox TBH) but he said it would be replacement auto box, fluid and 7 hours labour. The thing is I limped it home and the gearbox seemed to be performing fine, changing smooth, no slippng, power loss etc which made me think more along the lines of front/centre diff, a little youtubing and Googling I found this video which the symptoms are pretty much identical to mine... does this sound more likely the issue than a gearbox and is this a common issue with the SG Foresters?TIA guys

Cheers, that\'s pretty much what i was wanting! Thanks