Mr B

Software freeSSM https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Ub2apq5-pfNHVKZE13clFxc1E/view?usp=sharing OBD2 cable with ISO9141 support http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400786919123

^ making cables is for the earlier cars without OBD2, yours is OBD2 so ebay link at bottom good for you .

links for ssm & cable in this post > http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/10869-help-forester-diagnostics/#entry63645

CEL can't see a fuse causing that as it fed from ecu. Is a bit odd & not a common one to come across, if all else functions normally & diagnostics working normally one would assume EML (CEL) light at fault.

What year is it ! could be LED rather than bulb !

Probably bulb so best dash cluster is pulled so can be checked. Not unusual for a bulb or 2 to be blown.

not connected to ecu as that transponder in the key. alarm & fob run separate to that. Sigma is not that bad & don't see that many issues for amount that are about. Quite like Autowatch alarms, well built equipment, company use to do military electronics.

I would say no as the holes for subaru original camber bolt are machined specific to work with it & keep bolt size.standard. Only reason they stopped doing rear was cost I would assume. nothing bodgy about using camber bolts on rear & certainly better setting camber right rather than ignoring it as no suitable adjustment . If go aftermarket camber bolts buy quality brand ones & fit correct inc torque & will be fine as rear is far less stressed than front anyway ...

Only issue with not declaring is in proper accident when you have no opportunity of swapping to original & vehicle gets looked at buy inspection engineer you run risk of insurers giving you the middle finger & voiding your cover. Playing ignorant don't work either, insurance companies love people who do it as it like giving them the cover money for no cover. Shop around as a fair few specialist insurers would not want extra for those sort of basic changes. recirc is best on MAF sensors anyway really, if you log the MAF readings & fuelling with wideband you would see why.

Nothing scaremongering about it, recirc on maf systems keeps measured air & fuelling far better during change than an atmospheric. Everyone likes the 'woosh' & tuners happy take your $ Some atmospheric valves are less problematic & certain MAF systems more sensitive to atmospherics so results vary.

double post :-S

With MAF sensor you far better sticking with recirc, if you datalog a non recirc they normally always have some issues with fuelling being less than perfect directly after opening period, in worst cases you get hesitation, combination of some valves & MAFs being worse.

If after performance throw the valve in the bin. Open venting is nothing but a noise mod with downsides.

^ Mmm looks that way, I've looked at hundreds over the years & generally can sense a good car from the ad & a chat on phone. You got look well though & test everything, also ignore the seller & use your own judgement. Hopefully you learnt bit more & will get it right next purchase :-S

I'm in the trade & I almost never buy from dealers. dealers are the worst for lies, over pricing tat & ripping you off Best cars are always found privately ... Faults don't sound too bad but certainly going make expensive car :-/ Not a good start but hopefully no more issues arise ... good luck.

Get your money back & learn from experience to check a car thoroughly. I always try buy private as better cars, better people & better prices.

Import from UK perspective of docks to registered is super straight forward for 10yr+ old cars. Biggest hassle is buying blind besides pics & vids, it ok for import companies as they have staff/agents but even then they get some 5hit, Torque GT very near me & I done reports for buyers a few times over the years & I see a fair bit of scruff. Ideally you need view in person & have japanese export firm handle japan to uk docks.

do it quick while have a working remote. http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/1543-alarm-system/#entry24257 Is easy add remotes too so you could pick a spare remote up at a later date off eBay m30 useful manual> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Ub2apq5-pfcjJhSm5XUHNyUzQ/view?usp=sharing

That rather silly & unsafe. Part numbers below, easy cheap fix, you may want speak to springcoil,co.uk & order some custom spring rates & height to get bit of lift & match tow weight. replace with KYB part numbers below > Right Absorber KYB 334344 Left Absorber KYB 334345 Coilover Springs KYB RC6431 Links below: Struts > http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4acf49e9a4 http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35d1361cbb Struts option 2 (different seller, prices keep fluctuating) http://www.ebay.co.u...=item5670881d2b http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27f89a5c97 Springs > http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35d15f54b7 Springs option 2 (sold in pair) http://www.ebay.co.u...=item234a7547fe Boot kit > http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4ad3cbe2b0

The grey is nice, want one myself sometime down the road ...

^ I not so worried about the battery as I would be about leaving cheap chinese electronics plugged into my ecu unattended. I've had 1 customer with ecu damage due to OBD use. Also worth testing your OBD devices on your wifes car before using on the Subaru :-D If leaving in make the effort & wire the live feed to obd via acc switched relay as simple to to do.

If leaving these in long term you best making a wiring mod to the power feed in the OBD plug so it on once ign moved through ACC & off when key removed.

rear boot trim is easily removed for spraying or wrapping. copy boot spoiler quality varies so need check your seller well. Boot needs drilling for fixing so not super easy.

Buy the hub, you can bolt that on easily yourself.

unfortunately yes it is :-D Would be good if they revised the law on front plate size a little