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  2. don't expect to be driving any newer car for 20 years as most uneconomical repair in less than 15 years . I not biggest believer in 1 owner cars being that special, scenario is that 1 owner can get tight on expenditure in later years of ownership while a second owner would of injected more money . Also looks like that eBay seller flips cars . It likely need new front discs and pads pretty soon and possibly some suspension work . Check front and rear subframes for corrosion ( front is serious known issue, tap/poke test as visual looking is not good enough ) Subaru diesel engine is not always that great and has some well known issues . Not trying put you off, more a case of making you judge the car in a well thought out way. What you got realise is newer car you get the lower the component quality and lifespan is and more expensive and frequent the repairs .
  3. Yesterday
  4. Mr. Portman, I just joined the forum to thank you, I followed your instructions, acquired the EEPROM programmer and a SOIC adapter "alligator" clamp, and was able to reprogram the sensor. I know this thread is old but I'm hoping you will read this. THANKS!! I am attaching a picture of my original BIN file with the errors, plus the sensor.
  5. Sorry, wrongly assumed my uploaded pdf would appear as text
  6. Yes i might list them cheap, better than skipping them if it helps someone out for a year or three. I used the car at the weekend on various roads, country bumpy pot holed etc, ride quality itself is little changed but damping feels better controlled which has made the vehicle noticeably more stable on the twisties and over undulations, all in all very pleased. I see KYB also make shockers for my Landcruiser, thats on air at the back with electrically adjustable shockers all round, adjustable shocks are scandalous cost OE only @ some £600 each, no worries about springs because air sets its own ride height via sensors. KYB replacements will be going on that when the time comes.
  7. Agree with you re the 360 camera. Had this on my previous Mitsubishi Eclipse which was VERY useful for parking etc. I am getting used to the passenger look-down view now so it does work. One thing that's bugging me is that the auto-dip doesn't seem to work! Probably something I'm not doing but the headlights are set on Auto, I set up the Adaptive Driving Beam but it doesn't seem to dip with approaching cars. Had the same problem on the Field we had on loan so must be something I'm missing! Otherwise loving it. Feels really secure on the road, enough umph for our needs and plenty of room inside. Seeing 30+ mpg (only on first fill!) so happy enough with that. Intend to tow with it soon so that should be interesting!
  8. Last week
  9. Thanks Stephen, I've never heard of the petrol issue with this. I know Ethanol is hydrophilic (absorbs water) but I'm surprised it would get to those valves in the exhaust. My pump should be here mid week, so hopefully I'll be set then. MOT is due in three weeks, and I know it won't pass with the Check Engine light on, so it will be a bit of a panic if the pump doesn't cure it. Surprisingly AliExpress sell the valves for a tad under two hundred quid for the pair, but with any luck they won't be needed. Cheers, Howard
  10. Thanks for the post. Just for those who are also searching, here are some things to look for STI ej207 injectors are pink which can be seen if use a torch (wrx ones are blue but obviously the sti injectors can be swapped as an upgrade) Red inlet manifold but obviously could be painted or swapped There is a sticker on the bottom of the left hand side timing belt cover as your looking at the engine which will say ej207 or ej205 but it is likely the sticker would be faded or gone If you remove the timing belt covers it will have the avcs cam pulleys (variable valve timing) if it is an ej207 however I believe the later wrx engines had avcs but I am unsure. The avcs also has a solenoid on the top of the cylinder head. The ej207 uses a closed deck / semi closed deck block which has hatch marking on the engine casing somewhere I believe but not 100% certain. If anyone can confirm these points / update any mistakes for future reference it would be appreciated
  11. found the correct head torques....nothing like the suggestions from videos.
  12. Another newbie here. Please forgive me if I'm not doing this the right way Am looking for a replacement motor for the sunroof on my 2015 Outback. I have the part number. Cam anyone help me with a good place to look? Many thanks Forest Walk
  13. welcome, the only daft question is the one not asked 😄
  14. Evening all, Please forgive the probably daft questions... What engine oil, diff oil, gearbox oil and coolant would you knowledgeable folk recommend for a 2007 2.0 auto? I bought it last week from my elderly neighbour. 41,000 miles, Last stamp in the service book is June 2020, and I want to change all the fluids over the coming months to make sure everything is in good condition. I've never had a scooby before, this flat 4 malarkey is all new! Any info will be very useful, thank you. All the best, Pete.
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  16. Hi My driver windows switch started to stick really bad and I want to replace if needed but I cannot find any guides on google on how to do this on 2018/2019 models, can someone point me in the right direction on how to remove it or where I can get a service guide book? I did find a Service Bulliten in USA for these switches breaking and did find a few posts on reddit for the Impreza range having the same issue. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10188179-0001.pdf Many Thanks GG
  17. I would recommend KYB excel G shocks and matching heavy duty springs . You can get the KYB shocks for abot £60 each if hunt around on likes of eBay and use a coupon. If getting fussy on ride height and load it heavy or tow you could contact springcoil in UK who can make high quality custom springs to increase height, spring rate or to a progressive spring rate design . The looseness or floaty feel you getting is probably due to failing standard self levelling as it tends create a dead travel range when the height hydrualics/valving not working correctly .
  18. Hi , just had my third experience in 2 and 5 months o f ownership .
  19. I have a 2016 Xv. A droning noise has appeared n/s front when accelerated to around 70mph with a slight vibration being felt, could it be drive shafts or prop shaft balance, anybody had this type of thing occurring ? TIA
  20. Due to MOT fail car for sale spares or repairs Buyer to collect
  21. Error codes when putting connectors together indicate towards idle air control valve. I have opened it up, cleaned it and put it back together. Would that cause a no start though?
  22. Hi, can anyone tell me where the thermostat is located on this vehicle and any probs changing it. Thanks
  23. Hello. I've been looking into building a rally car for the weekends, for the last few years and have been looking into 1st gen Impreza Coupes. Since 99% of the parts will be changed i don't want to spend 45 to 60k on a base WRX STi coupe so i've been looking into the base model Imprezas with AWD. A local one is avaiable for around 8K, no rust, clean title and AWD with power steering. It will be swapped to an EJ20 Turbo and a 6MT. However i'm wondering if the shell itself is different from proper WRX STi's. Does the WRX subframe bolt directly, does the engine bay require fabrication to mount all the stuff or do WRX parts bolt on directly.
  24. Please could you post the link to where the manuals are?
  25. Hi, I have a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK with radio kenwood gx-401ef2. The radio looks like this: Is there a user manual for it anywhere online? Can't find any online manuals for the Type UK Impreza from 2005. Can find US ones but they have a different radio. Thanks
  26. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285709649112?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=UQ8LvwwkQx6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=BemlYPFsSTS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Bkack door cards?
  27. Same at 137000 km and my exhaust manifold a leak. A creak need welding or 900 € replacement part + 5 h working hours.
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