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so I took my car to the dealer with CHECK ENGINE, VDC, lights on. CRUISE was blinking but I now know that's usual when Check Engine comes on. They found error code P0456 Evap Control System Leak detected. They could not find the problem so they said they needed to do a smoke test for which they charged me $250 (on top of the $100 to plug into computer). They said they found the Charcoal Cannister leaking so replaced that and tested system and said it was ok. Cannister valve assy $467. So $800 plus tax I'm back on the road feeling like I should be selling this car. 2 days later the lights are back on. Will report on what the dealer says this time.

I have the same issue with my 20111 Forrester. I get it maintained at the dealer according to regular maintenance. In my case it is not the ABS light but the VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) light and Check Engine light came on, I had a dead battery and it was replaced by CAA. The Cruise light is blinking as well but I learned here that is because of Check Engine. So it is possibly related to the battery replace even though there was gap of a week ? I also did the gas cap reseat thing in case that was the Check Engine cause.

I'm new to this MB and impressed with the deplh of knowledge I see in the posts. I'm the original owner of a 2011 Forester with 76,000 km and yesterday my dealer informed me of oil leaking from both front cam carriers. They said it will be covered under power train warranty and will need my car for a week. They also told me the engine needs to be removed to do this repair. Like other posters advice on this thread I'm inclinded to go ahead and have my dealer make the repair but I can't help wonder what other issues may arise with a remove/remount of the entire engine. Nitroman (or anyone else in this situation) did you go ahead with the repair ? Any issues since the repair ?