naldo Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hey guys I still have my 05 Forester X 2.5L automatic and recently it started shaking when I reach speeds in between 51-55 and 65-70 if I let off on the accelerator between the speed it stops but as soon as I step on the gas it will start again and its only in-between those speed I haven't been able to figure it out Any ideas on what could it be oh and the check engine light is on. Thanks you for your opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishy Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I have two thoughts about that right off the bat: 1. wheels and tires: but if it smooths out when you get off the gas that probably isn't it... 2. carrier bearing / ujoint in the driveshaft down the centre of the car. I had one of those fail in my 05 Outback last year and the symptoms were very similar to what you describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 how hard are they to change and what is the price range to fix one if i do it my self ?? thank for the suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniberp Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 GET THE CODE SCANNED. Shaking is a relative term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luko Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 worn CV shafts possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 The code it's turning up Upper Bank 02 Sensor so I don't think that will cause the shaking of my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 how would I know if the CV shaft is bad can I look at it and tell or its just a guessing game whether its bad or not ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 If the CV boots are torn suspect the CV. As it's an 05 I would think you still have Subaru Shafts in there. Get the Drive Shaft inspected as I've seen many transmission tail shafts torn out when the U-joint lets go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 ok thank you Ill check that thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 How many miles are on it? If it started at a higher speed and is slowly working its way down look at the driveshaft. This is a sign of a frozen universal joint. Next time you feel it see if you can feel it under your seat or more from the front of the car. Under your seat or the floor it is the driveshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I feel it more in front of my seats not under . when you feel it feels like the whole front end is shaking . The steering wheel doesn't shake by the way only the front end of the car , and like I said its only when I am accelerating from 50-55 and 65-70 , when I let the pedal off its stops shaking but when I press the pedal again at those specific speed it will start all over again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 yes inspect that driveshaft and carrier bearing sooner then later. if it is the problem and lets go it can do major damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 how do i find out if the driveshaft is bad are they any signs that i should be looking for while i look at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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