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Is this any help? http://www.fixya.com/support/t18080910-change_language_pioneer

You could get an updated CD with european maps from here:- http://www.satnavdvd.co.uk/2015-subaru-core1-navigation-map-update-sat-nav-dvd-345-p.asp

This is extracted from the workshop manual. If you wish to pm me with an email address, I can send you the manual pdf file. 13.Headlight Washer A: REMOVAL 1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. 2) Remove the front grille. <Ref. to EI-18, REMOVAL, Front Grille.> 3) Remove the headlight. <Ref. to LI-13, REMOVAL, Headlight Assembly.> 4) Draw out headlight washer hose. 5) Disconnect hose (A) from valve (B). NOTE: Washer fluid may drain from valve. Put a pan under the valve, then disconnect valve from hose while pinching the hose edge.

I did think of getting one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361383863841?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT But on closer inspection the ebay one appears to have some sort of diffuser in front of the bulb, whereas mine just shows the bulb inside the reflector.

Cheers, Stants. I'll rummage around under the wheel arch first.

My nearside front fog light on my 2008 SG9 has a corroded reflector. I am thinking of replacing it, but looking in the service manual, it refers to front bumper removal to extract it. Is this really necessary or can I reach it from inside the front wing having removed the liner?

This link for a manual was supplied my Mr. B a while back. Should be of some use. The pages relating to door glass are in the Body section. http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/Forester/2005/

NOW SOLD Set of 4 wheels and tyres. Wheels were resprayed a shade of gunmetal grey about 9 months ago. No scratches or kerbing. Tyres are Geolanders with about 3mm tread. 215/55 17 Wheels are 17x7 +48 offset. 5 x 100 pcd. Might be useful if you wanted a set of wheels for winter tyres. £150.00 collection only. PM me if interested, thanks.

Is this any help? http://www.howtogeek.com/220723/how-to-uninstall-windows-10-and-downgrade-to-windows-7-or-8.1/

This is from a forester manual but I think you are looking at No.29 - subframe

I can only help with No. 7 :) I had sluggish seat belts on a previous car and was advised to try this. It worked. Should be available on fleabay! http://www.tunap.co.uk/Products/INTERIOR-AND-WINDSCREEN/286-/PREMIUM-104-INTERIOR-PLUS

My 2008 SG9 XTEn runs on 215/55/17's

I have a SG9 with blanking plates on the bumper. EXCEPT they are not blanking plates but headlight washers which pop out and spray your lights only when they are illuminated and you use the screen washers. They are also an MOT requirement for vehicles with HID lights.

This YouTube vid may be the answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHKLN0JAvUg

So there I was driving my SG9 down a private road at a great rate of knots, when I hear a single beep (similar to my alarm beep) when I get past 110 mph. Is this a built in Subaru feature to warn you to back off, or was I imagining things?

This guy seems to sell a lot of subaru parts on ebay. might be worth contacting. http://www.gradea-subaru.co.uk/

Thanks for the advice. As you say, as I am not doing a high annual mileage, a bit of TLC should keep it going. It is booked in to Keith Price Garages (my local scoobie dealer) for its MOT and annual service next week. I am not aware of any Indy Subaru specialists in the S.E. Wales/Hereford/Gloucester area. I am sure there must be some somewhere. :)

Thoughts/advice would be appreciated. I bought my 09 reg SG9 XTEn Forester 12 months ago from a dealer and it came with 12 months warranty. It currently has 56,00 miles on the clock. The car has given me that grin factor which equals that of my Triumph Bonnie and there have been no problems so far. I have been offered another 12 months warranty for £500, which includes part payment for MOT failure rectification and roadside recovery and rescue, which in itself is probably worth £50-£100. I only drive about 8000 leisure miles a year, no commuting, and consider myself to be a sympathetic driver. No bouncing up kerbs or driving over speed humps at warp speed. I also ensure the car is serviced in accordance with the service schedule. Risk management. What to do?

You mention keys. Are neither of them working? Probably a silly comment, but is the new battery inserted correctly. Negative side up.

In the vehicle handbook, chapter 9 'In case of emergency' tells you how to open the rear door from inside the vehicle.

When I first got my XT, I was surprised at the road noise. The tyres at the time were Kleber with plenty of tread on them but were manufactured in 2009. I sourced another set of wheels with tyres which were Geolanders and manufactured in 2011/12. Severe road noise disappeared and its as quiet as any saloon car now. Perhaps the rubber gets harder as it ages. You can check the age of your tyres by looking at the sidewall for 4 numbers which will be in a rectangle. Something like 4611. This tells you that the tyre was manufactured in the 46th week of 2011. :)

The V5 for my XTEn 2.5, states 169 kw. This converts to 226.63273301 bhp! This link below I think is reasonably accurate:- http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/subaru/forester/estate-2002/

My 2008 SG9 XTEn Forester has powered fold in mirrors. You may find some in a breakers.

Is this any help? http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/subaru/forester-2008/?section=data

Update. Doh! Item 9 on the parts fische says sunroof seal. Very misleading. This is actually the interior trim around the roof lining below the glass roof. Apparently the seal around the glass is only available with the glass panel! megabucks! Back to the drawing board :(