August 13, 20178 yr Had problems with system dynamics message followed by non starting but this time it won't run even after the local garage cleared the fault. Started with me not checking the oil which was low and very black after only a couple of thou miles. Only managed a few hundred yards before it cut out and wouldn't run again. Starts but won't run for more than a few moments and rattles like hell. Is this wiring loom issue? 12 plate diesel.
August 14, 20178 yr Sounds like it may have droped the crank :( was the oil level still on the dipstick?
August 14, 20178 yr Author Yes, still oil on the dip stick. A good 6mm at least. Had hoped all the start up warning checks would warn me first and didn't expect it to have used so much oil in the 6 months since service.
August 14, 20178 yr wont have been low enough to be an issue if it was still on the dipstick, not even 1L between low and high on it iirc. Sounds like you need to get it back to the garage to diagnose it.
August 15, 20178 yr Author Local garage diagnostics not good enough so it's going to one a bit further away with more sophisticated software. Sadly Subaru can't/won't help unless I get it up there but they are also booked up. Nearest Subaru dealer is 60 miles away so I hope the more local specialist can help. Thanks for the input.
August 15, 20178 yr not sure what specialists are up your way unfortunately, hopefully someone else can help
August 31, 20178 yr Author 68k miles. Still haven't got it back but suggested broken wire in the loom behind the engine where the loom runs around a bracket of some sort. Have heard of recalls in Australia and elsewhere for chaffing of the loom near the steering column but not this. Any ideas? Still waiting to hear if that has cured it.
August 31, 20178 yr I'm sure xv were also recalled in the UK for that cable issue.@Dogconker may know more.
September 1, 20178 yr There was a recall for all XVs before the 2014 model, there was talk of wires rubbing on the steering column. You should have been notified at one of your services because it's been known for a while now. the steering column one is apparently quite deep into the dash rather than just under the knees as you might think. It's a good hour to install the foam inserts they secure to prevent the chafing as my wife had hers done. you shouldn't have wiring loom failures after 68k, I assume it's still in warranty? not heard of any other recalls.
September 2, 20178 yr Author Was never notified by Subaru of any issues. Fault now rectified by independent garage as being P2150 Fuel Injector Group B Supply Voltage Circuit Low Current Fault. Was eventually found to be a break in the wire 'rubbed through to earth' in the main harness behind the engine. Is this the same issue and should I be in touch with Subaru UK? They have been sending stuff through about new vehicles ever since I bought the car over two years ago!
September 2, 20178 yr I'd get in touch with Subaru, under the new Consumer Rights Act you have a warranty of up to 6 years on non-consumable components of a car as I understand. clearly this is a fault that has caused this so you could still get this repaired under the consumer rights act, even if your warranty has expired.
November 3, 20178 yr Author WARNING: Please be aware that this may be an issue with other XV's of the same age (12 plate). The wiring loom had chaffed through where it went over a bracket at the back of the engine, interrupting the fuel injector circuit and causing a major malfunction. This is not covered by any Subaru warranty or noted elsewhere as a recall issue so I had to pay for it myself.
November 9, 20178 yr On 03/11/2017 at 1:51 PM, peterapps said: WARNING: Please be aware that this may be an issue with other XV's of the same age (12 plate). The wiring loom had chaffed through where it went over a bracket at the back of the engine, interrupting the fuel injector circuit and causing a major malfunction. This is not covered by any Subaru warranty or noted elsewhere as a recall issue so I had to pay for it myself. How much did you get stung for? And if it’s only 2012 then it would still be under warranot, not their warranty but you get a 6 year warranty 1 year plus 5 on things that are non consumables. Especially if it’s a defect by design. The consumer rights act has changed such that you now have a 6 year warranty on something that is expected to last. Like a car, I’d get in touch with citizens advice and challenge that
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