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Can I use the 09's 16" alloys on the 03 Forester?? They are both 16x6.5" and the same bolt hole pattern, but I'm told the Forester wheels have a +48 offset but the Impreza's are +55. Is this a significant deal or problem??

It happens sporadically, smells thru vents but exhaust smells rich also. Does this car have a MAF sensor or just a MAP, could have have an effect?

2003 Forester smells strongly of fuel at times; I have checked for leaks and tightened all clamps, to no avail. I also changed front O2 sensor to try and improve mileage (18 mpg), but I still get an occasional P0420. Could this be an injector leaking internally causing rich running, or would a rear O2 help? Thanks.

I'm trying to pair my iPhone 6s with bluetooth in the sound system. I see it is done in later models but is it possible with this generation Imp? Thanks.

03 Forester threw P0420 code on occasion. After changing "lazy" O2 sensor, code went away for over a year. It's back, and exhaust seems to smell rich and tailpipe is a bit sooty; also, gas mileage seems a little off. Thoughts?

Thank you gbhrps

Any how-tos or tips, especially about trim panels? Thanks

I had the head gaskets done on my 09 Impreza. Car runs great but if I floor the gas to get on a highway, the CEL/cruise/traction lights flash and a 0301/0302 code is set. I know this indicates 1&2 misfiring, but i can't feel it. Codes were cleared and stayed off until next foot-to-floor moment. NGK plugs are new. Scratching my head!

Sorry its manual not power seat

I tried to slide the driver's seat forward but it won't move. Hanging loose underneath is a cable with a white tip on the housing; the cable has a flat end with a center hole. Trying to figure where the respective pieces go.

Nope--rear rotors!! Thanks for asking.

55K on car. Symptoms happen with new parts out of box. Tried to bed low mileage pads to new rotors, no change.

Can't get rid of vibrating front brakes on 09 Impreza. I have changed rotors and pads twice, cleaned hub surfaces and checked caliper pistons(not stuck). I don't have access to a dial indicator to check runout, but all the new parts can't be bad. At a loss!

Just an update: changed rear gear oil, it was clean/no metal. Checked ujoints, they rotate a bit but are tight otherwise. Car never goes too far or fast, so guess I'll live with it for now or just use FWD since that stops it.

I have always used the blue filters on 2.2 and 2.5 EJ motors. Just wondering if the black Roki filter is a direct replacement and worth the cost.

Noticing a whining or humming under acceleration, louder the faster I go. If I put trans (auto) in neutral at speed the noise stops, even if I rev motor. It's rusty with 200K on the odo, so I'm trying for a cheap fix. Thoughts??

Checked underside and found no obvious exhaust or sensor damage, and the P0420 hasn't come back. Just curious how the VDC and cruise issues rectified themselves.

These things happened after running over a small tree branch with my 09 Impreza. Pressing control buttons had no effect. After a day's worth of stop/restarts, the problem disappeared. I cleared a P0420, and none of the lights came back. I thought maybe a wiring issue--your thoughts?

I found the front 02 sensor on my 03 Forester but can't get it loose. I have tried both regular and offset sockets but the exhaust interferes. Any suggestions would be most welcomed.

I want to check a code but can't find the port to hook up the scanner. Ideas?

my '10 Impreza has 35K miles and I'm (finally) going to change spark plugs. Even with low miles, I'm wondering if the wires should be done after 5 years as will.. I know, NGK/OEM wires only.

I started it after it had cooled down for several hours and it ran fine. It surged at idle before, now it was smooth. Thats why I wondered if the catcon was blocked and heating up??

Car bucks and surges on acceleration, wont' go over 30 mph. I'm also getting the rotten egg smell and had a P0420 several months ago. Could this be a plugged cat converter? Thanks.

Trying to replace front sway bar end links, but the nut turns the link shaft. There's no head on the other end, just four plastic "dots." Suggestions are appreciated, thanks.

Automatic. NGK plugs, OEM wireset, 4K on air filter. This only started within the last two weeks or so. The ATF was changed multiple times after purchase (101K mi.). Tires match and no torque bind in tight turns.