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I've had many failed attempts to update maps in my 2019 XV 2.0 Premium and more recently, lost connectivity to the Android Auto App on the car media screen. I saw a post relating to the AA2 auto Wifi Adapter device and invested £49 with Amazon for the AA2 - though not too confident of success considering my very low I/T abilities. The instructions which came with the pack were unhelpful, however, the QR code link to my Samsung S23U was brilliant and in minutes I had the device working. Now I have Google Maps on my media screen, only a small unobtrusive cable from the device to the car USB port and no cables from the phone. I can also input voice instructions for location searches from my steering wheel. Early days yet but working perfectly - highly recommend to others who might have similar problem with the Subaru Android Auto App.

Any recommendation for a garage to carry out an annual service on a 2018 Outback, preferably in West London please? Many thanks

Just found a helpful parts supplier https://www.bellandcolvill.co.uk/about-us

Hi, I have a Impreza Terzo for sale, 88,000 miles and first registered in October 1999 sitting on a S reg. really good condition, was purchased from Scooby Clinic so in great condition. It’s number 276/333 Happy to provide further information if required as well as photos. Blue with gold wheels.

I am having trouble sourcing a new battery for my 2022 Outback, anybody replaced theirs yet? Also found that the red positive terminal cover/boot on the battery is missing battery, any ideas for a replacement or a Subaru part number please?

I use Castrol's Oil Selector site to determine specifications for the correct oil (whether you use castrol or another brand), make sure you go by the ACI specs (ACEA C3 / API SN/CF, etc) rather than the weight of the oil (e.g. 5w30) https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/product-finder.html?page=recommendedProducts&id=89704

Hi ... im wondering if someone could help with front bumper sizes. Ive had my car resprayed last week but the garage said the bumper was the wrong size and didn't fit the car. Basically its too short see photo. The impreza is a wrx wagon 2004 ... did they make different size bumpers ? Or where to get hold of one. Cheers

welcome to the club 🙂

I had a similar issue. You can find replacement hoses on amayama parts with the clips too. I used 5/16 fuel hose but the outer diameter was just slightly bigger which makes the job way more frustrating. Hope that's of help.

I've tried to book my car in with them but they didn't ever get back to my repeated calls and messages so not impressed. I used hypertech and was extremely impressed with the workmanship. Hope that's useful.

Welcome to the club Digga!.. At least you get more snow than us in the south.. get nothing here, no fun!

Hi I have a similar problem and interested to know how you got on. Did you change the alarm battery?

I've got a very annoying problem – my alarm sounded randomly the other day – it turns ot it was the sensor under the bonnet. There is a small bowl or cap attached to the bonnet lid that shuts down on the sensor...this had come off, and the sensor switch thought that the bonnet wasn't shut, so the alarm went off or the warning beeps to tell me something wasn't shut. I've tried to glue this little cap back in place but without success. Can anyone tell me what this part is called or better still what the part number is?

Had a TPMS error flag up on my 2019 XV, diagnostics show that the Offside front sensor needs replacing. Spoke to my not so local dealer and no stock expected in UK till end of December, and priced at just short of £70 per sensor. Has anyone had their sensors replaced with a non Subaru TPMS sensor and did it work fine, if so which ones did you buy? Cheers

Hi All We can confirm our seasonal opening hours will be as follows: Up until the 19thDecember: Normal hours. Saturday 20th December: Closed Sunday 21st December: Closed Monday 22nd December: 9.00am – 3.00pm Tuesday 23rd December: 9.00am – 3.00pm Christmas Eve: 9.00am – 3.00pm Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: Closed Saturday 27th December: Closed Sunday 28th December: Closed Monday 29th December: 9.00am – 3.00pm Tuesday 30th December: 9.00am – 3.00pm New Years Eve: 9.00am – 3.00pm New Years Day: Closed Friday 2nd January: 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 3rd January: Normal Hours Resume. Regards, Dan

Bonjour Je vends ma impreza 62000 miles RHD très bon état entièrement d origine sauf les jantes pas de frais à prévoir ct vierge nombreuses factures Immatriculé en France

Update: Spoke too soon, it works but just not consistently and not at its full potential, I believe the Yuasa 7055 is underpowered, I have ordered a Yuasa 7031 which has 72Ah VS 40Ah on the 7055, and 720CCA VS 400CCA. I measured everything and it should fit just about... I will attempt to fit it and report back next week. I also ordered a Yuasa 7030 for the auxiliary battery, because I thought why not.

So, not a problem round town, self cancelling works fine and I can hear, but at highway speeds I'll indicate to change lanes and sometimes forget to cancel. Passenger says 'Your still indicating' and on a bright sunny day the dash indicator lights aren'so bright. Is there a simple fix ?, like a relay that clicks louder or even has an audible tone like when you get out of the car and the key's in the ignition or the you haven't put your vseat belt on.

Evening all So ive got a full system that came with the car, the 3" hks back box is already on the car but ive got a 3" decat and a 2.5" non res centre pipe. But will there be a performance issue going from 3 to 2.5 to 3 ?? Thanks

Got an answer on Reddit where Subaru activity is a bit better.

Justin - fabulous response. Many thanks. I'll try it on the driveway first. FYI the event is the Strathpuffer!

Funnily enough 2 days later and I have got the hang of using them.

Back in 2025, I acquired a new Gen 5 OB - one of the lasts. I bought a new, full size, alloy spare for it and the Subaru spare wheel kit I've just bought a new Gen 6 (one of the last petrol ones). So, I wanted to take my Gen 5 spare with me - 'brand new' never used (phew!). Easy peasy - just lift it out and install in the new OB. But! Unscrewing the wheel holder bolt that holds the spare securely in place, I reached the near end of the bolt and it stuck. Real hard. It took lots of WD40 squirts and mins waiting to allow it to penetrate before the threaded bolt came out. I didn't want to force it and risk threading it. It seems the lower part of the threaded bolt protrudes into 'air' beneath the car and so is exposed to the elements and gets rusty. Had this have happened on the road side, after a puncture, especially the dark wet and rain I would have been majority p-eed off. So, note to myself - check the spare more often, and as I put the spare into the new Gen 6 I gave it a liberal coating of heavy duty grease! Worth a check?

αν γνωρίζει κάποιος την διαδικασία .Από τον map downloader κατεβάζει μόνο της Αμερικής TRANSLATED FROM GREEK if anyone knows the process. From the map downloader it only downloads America

Having a further think on the Solterra as my Outback passes 3 years old. Any owner experiences greatly appreciated. Is the model currently on sale identical to the launch version?