Greenmamba

My OB has issues with a transmission sensor - specifically P1706 which I want to examine. The sensor is mounted high on the tail section of the tranny and only visible (just) from underneath. I'd like to get the car on a lift or over a workshop pit. Does anyone know anywhere in the south east (Kent pref) which rents out facilities such as this by the hour, or who would allow me to borrow? Probably need a couple of hours for my examination, maybe longer period if I proceed with repairs once parts have been got. Thanks all.

Anyone tried one of these? https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-portable-subaru-ashtray.html?spm=a2g0o.home.search.0

Anyone want or need a Momo steering wheel c/w airbag, off my old Outback (year 2004 or so)? Pictures for reference. Free to collect from CT4 Bridge Kent. No cost but I will not package or arrange courier despatch - no exceptions - so you'll have to arrange that for yourself. There's a headrest in grey leather from, I think the same car which I'm happy to part with at the same time.

Try this? https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/locate?c=Subaru

That has dual zone aircon. Unlikely to work, apart from any other incompatibilities.

I can't comment on a Levorg as haven't been in one but as for the dealer network and support from Subaru towards their product, my experience has been that Subaru in the UK is almost non-existent. Examples impacting me are closures recently of my two nearest dealers (Woodford and Maidstone) so there are none in Kent and only Robertsbridge in Sussex should I need them (rarely, prefer to do my own work where possible). Others experience may vary.

Welcome!

Relays in place doesn't mean they are all OK. Does the fan/s start if the aircon (if equipped) is powered up?

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Official subaru dealers should be able to supply the pin provided you can prove ownership - mine did. Costs may apply.

Do you have a keypad inside the little flap by drivers' right knee which gives access to the interior fuse box? If so it's likely an OEM (Thatcham?) fitting. If so do you know the 4 or 5 digit PIN and if so does inputting the code make any difference?

Sure that printed section isn't the aerial? Side window, rear?

What sensor fault code?

If you pull the tab it may come out further?

It mat be cheaper/easier/quicker to swop in another engine if you can find one. Costing when the actual damage is yet unknown is unlikely to be successful.

Have you considered eBay? https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/19056834021 May fit? I don't have any knowledge of this item (my OB has old-style steering) but if you can find a compatible unit, may help? As for coding, no clue. Out of my depth on that one.

Good luck with doing hg yourself. **** luck it's happened that the 3.0 is suffering hg in the first place as those motors rarely suffer such failure. I understand doing a 3.0 hg replacement is serious work - have you've previously done this sort of work so realise exactly what you are getting yourself into?

You say it is mapped. Does that printout not tell you?

Welcome and good luck. Avoid that era of Subaru diesels as they are known to have serious engine failures.

I'd not jump the gun. Someone here should know more about Foresters than me.

I wonder if the car has passed an MOT as failures can come if the MIL is on at time of test. Assume you've checked transmission fluid level as needed? Did the lambda sensors get changed before or after the faults appeared?

Sure about that part number? It doesn't follow the Subaru naming protocol.

Part number 63160AG001 or 63160AG000. Try dealers/agents?

Alarm sensors

Is the car temperature within normal range/s when this happens? If the temp gauge isn't consistently at the "9 oclock" position when running, you may have bigger problems. Is the thermostat you installed oem (Subaru) or generic? When you fill the radiator do you burp the cooling system to ensure no trapped air remains as these cars can be tricky in this regard.