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I've hopefully sourced a pair in Gateshead for Impreza, the profile looks similar to Forester, looks as if it could be modified for my purposes, rust isn't too bad to be honest, I'm belt and braces, if there's rust then the only option for me is to remove it in it's entirety and get it back to sound metal and restore to as close to original as possible, I'll let you know how it works out once it's all done, thank you for your advice, I appreciate it immensly.

Many Thanks for your Reply Mr B. The sills have gone due to rear Inner wheel-arches being corroded (water has been able to penetrate via the hidden rusty patches on the inner arches), I've already done those and all is now solid again, resealed and stone-guarded so good for many years, I'm wanting to do the work myself, I used to work in a body repair/restoration workshop so know what's involved I just need the basic repair panel to modify to my needs for the Forester.

Guys, Forester (2004) has passed its MOT and advisory of small hole on sill (NS) on further investigation after removing the sill covers/skirts the holes are a bit more than I'd anticipated, I’d rather replace them than have extensive patching, apart from Subaru I can’t find a pair for a Forester. can you get repair sills If available from where? is there an alternative – will Impreza fit (I can source a pair from Poland) any suggestions gratefully received, thanks in advance.

Thank you Mr B most helpful, yes still got the information printed out and in the handbook wallet, I've changed the pin to one of my own, one less issue to think about.

2004 Forester XN with an on going key issue, I got the old key repaired and now it's stopped working again, so I'm wanting to replace the Lock/Unlock with a Sigma alarm fob, the no's on the key are C0J12 CE0891 serial no 00000, I'm sure it's an M30 alarm, could someone more knowledgeable than I have a look on Ebay and link the correct Sigma fob for me, there's a few on there but I'm not confident that I'm looking at the correct fob as some are coming up with BMW and other makes so I'm just not sure (the car starts and runs fine, so transponder is fine) it will purely be as a back up to my original key (working well without issue), I just don't like having only 1 key just in case something daft happens. My thanks in advance guys.

Hi Tidgy, no the car won't start, when you press the rubber button there's no response, it doesn't even feel as if anything's happening when you press the button it just feels loose and floppy under the rubber, I've dismantled the key and the button bladder for want of a better wording has come adrift and there's no way to put it back together as it's cracked from one edge.

Many, many thanks Mr B you're a star

I've got an issue with one of my keys for my 2004 Forester, it's died completely, I've changed the battery to no avail, dismantled the circuit board and the press button part isn't activating and has fallen apart, I've found another key identical to mine on ebay, my question is - can I take the circuit board from the ebay key and put them into my old key, will this retain the original transponder attached to the blade and allow me to reprogram using the original pin code for my 2 original keys, is this a possible replacement key or am I shouting woof woof up an incorrect tree. Advice gratefully received.

Thank You Mr B, I'd followed the link that Stants gave me for opposedforces.com and found the relevant section on Foresters, in the relevance section it only came up with Forester, so I thought that was the case, however, it's good to have it confirmed by someone with the correct knowledge, it's much appreciated that you took the time to reply, Thank you, ebay have a couple of units but, they're located in the USA, it's the postage that's the killer, I'm planning to strip it down and see if I can rescue the motor (I'm hoping it's just the shaft that's seized and not allowing the motor to move, here's hoping

Many, Many Thanks Stants, You Sir are a Gentleman, didn't know about this parts Catalogue so it's a real bonus, thank you again

Hi Guys, I've got a problem with the rear wiper motor not working, I suspect that the wiper spindal has seized and has caused the motor to get very hot (could smell burning from it so think it's FUBAR) are the any wiper motor units from other years/models that are compatible with a 2004 Forester as I can't get my hands on a 2nd hand unit. they're like hens teeth to get hold of, any help suggestions greatly appreciated, I'm planning to remove and strip it down and investigate later this Week once the snow and Ice has gone, alternatively if anyone's got a good serviceable unit they're willing to sell and can give me a price (would need to be posted) that would also be most welcome.

Can anyone help with the name and contact details of Subaru Breaker, repairs and sales in northern Scotland, I think they're up around Inverness or some where similar, I used to have their contact details but have a new PC now so some how they're details have gone amiss, family firm if I remember. Thanks in advance.

Rear Diff Crossmember to Chassie Plate Part no, I've a 2004 2.0 NA Forester and the NS Diff crossmember to chassie plate is corroded, I was wondering if any one had the part no for the plate/s, I'd probably require them both as OS is looking not far from breakdown as it's corroded also, it's just gone through the MOT and this is just advisory as the hole is small at present. if anyone has good ones available a deal could be struck. Thanks in advance.

T'would that be an Engine Stabiliser Bar ;), which attaches to the power thingy under the Bonnet ma bob :D over the wheely ma thingy's

Easy way to clean the IAC is to remove it and give it a good clean with Carb cleaner (and an OLD toothbrush), t'will get rid od a lot of the carbon deposits and allow things to work as they should, it's always good practice to replace with new any gasket removed, make sure it's all dry in the IAC prior to re installation, and all should be Robert Your Mothers Brother ;), report back with progress to give feedback to others in a similar situation :D