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Hi , I`m having another problem with my Impreza GX! (04 plate on 118k) Intermitently the radio, cabin fans, wipers and cigarette lighter don`t work when I start the car, I have to switch the ignition off and re-try, sometimes a couple of times. Other times there is no problem and everything is fine. I`ve noticed it more when the car has been sat in the sun and the cabin is hot. Had this issue around 18 months ago and a friend removed a switch from the steering column, cleaned it and it was fine again until now. Trouble is, I don`t know what this switch is so I can order a replacement, is anyone able to help please?? Thanks in advance

Morning all! Problem found, and resolved! fault with the rad! water wasnt circulating properly, can`t tell you how relieved I am!! You blokes probs think I`m a soppy female ( hehe) but I am very attached to my scooby roo!!! 😉 Thanks for all your input and advice 😘

Greenmamba, the other half is saying no , the levels never change. The thermostat is working, if it proves problematic later we will change it for a subaru stat. There is a slight whining noise coming from the front of the engine, which is more suggestive of the water pump?

Hi All, thanks for your replies 😊 Ok, re-done all checks today! Oil is fine, no leaks, no bubbles, rad hoses fine, fans coming on when they should. Cant find anything untoward! I`m assuming the mechanic is going off the fact that all the markers are clear? Stat was changed in response to this issue and no not subaru. Going to check rad next, if thats fine then we move on to the water pump, on the sumise that it is not functioning correctly and cannot cool the engine enough at speed. Maybe we should do a pressure check to make sure the gaskets are ok?? Other than this problem, she is running as normal, in the 9 yrs I`ve had her nothing other than wear and tear has occured , had a new clutch fitted a few months back as it started slipping and cam belt was done in 2015, will change it again if the water pump has to be done, as daft not to! She`s been serviced regularly and my other half has always regularly checked everything anyway! anything else we should try?! Really appreciate your input.

check engine light has never come on , no bubbles! Fans are kicking in. Just changed the stat and still the same issue!

Hi All, Just joined and am looking for some help! I own a standard 2004 Impreza GX , had her for 9 yrs now and love her to bits! She has 117k on the clock. I`m having a problem, and am looking for some advice if I may! Started out of the blue, increase in engine temp when doing 70mph + on the motorway, not in the red, but not far off! Turned the heaters on full and she cooled back down. Other day the temp shot up within mins to just over halfway just travelling up to 30 mph in town on a short 6 mile journey to work. Parked at work for around 1.5 hrs put key in, didnt turn on ignition and temp went straight to first mark. Didnt do this again after and ran at normal temp round town ( I am a community NHS worker, so out and about all day stop starting). Had temp gauge changed, still same prob on motorway, fine round town. Not using any water, no leaks visable, oils fine. Rad cap checked, no gunge so next steps........check for blockage in rad, if not that could the water pump be failing and isnt able to pump enough water round to cool the engine at speed?! Anyone had any experience with this or have any thoughts please? Mechanic is certain headgasket is fine. Many thanks in advance!