Greenmamba

Mine is under the cowl which runs side to side under the wipers.

That ad is 8 years old.

Says USA, so probably LHD.

Nothing spectacular, just my OB bay.

I believe all car batteries have a date code, embossed/engraved onto either the top or one of the sides. Usually a series of numbers and letters (alphanumeric combinations, 6 or 7 characters) and some of the letters/numbers denote the date (month/year) the battery was made. I have one in my car which I'm trying to find out how old it is (came with the car) and I dont know how Halfords mark their batts.

Anyone know how to read the date code on a Halfords 005 battery?

Anyone heard about changes coming next year to how road tax is calculated? Seems some could be winners! http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/ownership/winners-and-losers-in-the-2017-car-tax-shake-up/ss-BBxPWKe?ocid=MSN_UK_NL_M_NO_06JAN17OM2-PID83549#image=22

Welcome, nice pictures especially the third one. Check new posting for OB for sale?

Hello and welcome.

Price?

I've got but it's in pdfs, individual folders per section (lights, ABS, ignition...etc). About 52 files, total about 8MB if its any use? PM me if you want them?

Drove up to Canary Wharf, shopping with the mrs. Avoid if you don't want to go broke, fast. Seriously expensive!

Plusgas is OK, better than standard WD40 although WD also make a rust remover spray. I've used Rostek with good effect too but with everything like this, all releaser sprays need pre-treatment for some days - instant results are not going to happen. Have you got access to an impact wrench?

P0420 means Catalyst system efficiency below threshold. Doesn't necessarily mean the cat is bad as there are a number of possible causes including exhaust leaks, bad fuel, misfire, dodgy sensor/s etc. I don't know the chassis code, could have connections to speed sensor. You'll need to figure out if you like the car enough to invest some time and maybe cash figuring out the wrinkles (which any replacement used car could come with anyway).

What sort of thermostat was used? Subarus prefer own-brand.

The key pad inside the fuse box cover is for the alarm.

The MIL is telling you that one or more sensors is out of parameters and for long-term peace of mind, and to cure the fundamental problem, you need to know what codes are stored. If you don't, the error warning will continue to occur. The problem needs resolving at source. Also, MIL tripping is cause of MOT failure.

No idea on Forester, none of my Outbacks have had radio codes.

I assume the heater used to work? Have you closely examined the fine wires on the screen to check for any breaks?

This may help. http://www.obd-codes.com/p2021

Sorry, I'm out of my league on misfires and cam belt timings. Someone else will have to chime in.

Hello and welcome.

First off, I'd clean the engine so you can see any visible oil leaks. Worth cleaning the pcv as well, replace if seems stuck or if the spring seems weak.

Probably means the tranny has torque bind where one of the clutches is not releasing. Solenoid problem, may be improved by doing drain and fills of the transmission fluid, three times over the space of about a week with drives inbetween changes. I'd try that first. If no improvement, either live with it; keep it 2wd; or get someone experienced in autos to have a look. Root cause is likely history of running mis-matched tyres.

There should, in the engine bay fuse box be a spare slot "FWD" or similar - if you insert a fuse (light may come up on dashboard marked FWD) in that slot, doesn't matter what fuse rating, that converts the car to front wheel drive only, and the problem goes away, that may indicate what's known as torque bind. May be worth trying.