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Would a failing wheel bearing only make a noise during acceleration or would it be constant regardless of engine speed? Thanks again.

Thanks. The vehicle tires and alignment are fine. The noise seems to get louder as more load is applied. If I really hit the gas and the automatic transmission downshifts, the noise seems to get louder. It appears to be related to the wheel speed vs. engine speed (I say this because engine at higher revs produces no noise at lower mph wheel speeds....only once I get to 50 mph or so). I cannot say as to whether the continues as I corner because I ususally am letting off on the gas (therefore the noise disappears). Would appreciate it if somebody could me to understand the potential link between heatshields and this noise? Thanks again.

Hello, I have a 2007 Forester with an automatic transmission and only 12,000 miles. There is a low rumbling noise that I hear only when: 1. Begins at higher speeds, minimum 50 mph (no noise whatsover below 50 mph regardless of whether accelerating, coasting, etc.) 2. Only happens during throttle/acceleration - noise disappears when the vehicle is coasting or maintaining speed (50+ mph), and re-appears the moment I hit the gas. 3. I sometimes hear an occasional exhaust system rattle, not the rumbling noise, but perhaps related? I know other threads touch upon wheel bearings, but would that be case when the noise only appears when accelerating? Might another possibility be the transmission? The tires are the original Yokohama and again only have 12,000 miles of wear. Would greatly appreciate any suggestions on where to start. Thanks!

Where can you buy the resistor? Radio Shack? Thanks.

Sorry if this has been covered before. Anybody know if Subaru installs or plans to install any EDR's (event data recorders) or "black boxes" in their newer models?

Jack, can you elaborate on what you mean by increasing the pressures? What did you set them to? Thanks!

New to the board. We've owned 3 Foresters. Two of them (including a new 05) have minor "Pop" sounds from the back end when we encounter even minor bumps or turns. Hard to describe the sound, other than it sounds like something hard is hitting either hard plastic or glass. The sound is such that the first thought is that something is loose in either the spare tire well or side pockets, but that is not the case (nothing loose found). Has any other Forester owners experienced this irritating "pop" sound? If so, any information or remedies? Thanks and regards.