Attempt6
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One of my replacement bulbs has burned out. I'm back where I started 2 years ago, but this time I think I will leave it alone. I will be forever in the dark about what my temperature setting is...
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I suspect the plastic also is meant to reduce wind drag, thereby increasing fuel economy.
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Dealer fix was to replace connectors for the seat mounted airbags. No problems since.
It's been about a week since I replaced the lights in my climate control unit (2003 Forester XS). Now my Air Bag warning light has come on.Everything was working fine for a week. Tell me this is mere coincidence.
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It's been about a week since I replaced the lights in my climate control unit (2003 Forester XS). Now my Air Bag warning light has come on.
Everything was working fine for a week. Tell me this is mere coincidence.
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Good news, sorta. I went the easy route and ordered the bulbs from Subaru. Turns out you get all 3 bulbs for $48.50.
This was part number 72350SA000.
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Where can I find out the specs for the bulbs? I took apart the bulb assembly to remove the bulb and didn't see any writing on the bulb. The white plastic base is marked with an S and a single digit number. One base has a '1' and the other is marked with a '5'. I'm assuming the numbers are for the mold.
The bulbs are actually $48.50 each and there are three of them. One for each of the climate control knobs. This is the automatic climate control unit of a 2003 Forester XS.
On the plus side, Subaru offered to refund me 50% of the part cost when I complained to them. It's a nice gesture, but $25 for what should be a 50 cent bulb is still ridiculous
Xcr:I know that many of the dash lights can be replaced with Radio Shack versions. Once you get it out take it to the "shack" and see if they have a suitable replacement. I doubt if they will have a cross-reference chart with those bulbs on it -- just make sure that the specs are equivalent.
Steve
2003 Forester HG Issues?
in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
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About a year ago, Subaru replaced the HG on my 2003 Forester as a warranty extension. I wouldn't have known they'd do it 'free of charge' except I happened to take the car to the dealer when the coolant leak became noticable.