NeilMc

Hi is it possible to get remote start. Its a 2016 wrx sti. Starlink app doesnt give the option, maybe its a regional restricted thing, tried with a free VPN and still no joy. Am i missing something ie do you need to pay subscription to enable it? Thanks

Thanks Damien got the car, has very comprehensive service history too.

Anyone have a 2016 low boot spoiler for sale or swap. Ive the oem sti spoiler and prefer the lower spoiler. Or any recommendation on where to get a sax lower spoiler

Hiya Garibaldi I had the 2009 diesel, crankshaft went. Before hand it wasnt noticable except for about a week before I had a rough running noise when accelerating and when idle. I suspect the shaft was loose or warped at this stage Mine also went when i was accelerating after a roundabout- these manufacturing problems are all over internet. All state that this engine was not fit for purpose. In some cases subaru paid for repairs usually only if youd a full subaru service history. I didnt or couldnt as my nearest dealer is 159km away. There is also talk of an internal memo subaru released about this engine but I havent seen that. They should have done a recall i reckon. I was very disappointed with their lack of customer service and I believe it has damaged the brand hugely bo one in Ireland wants to but a second had Subaru Diesel these days. Subaru Ireland basically denied there were any issues despite international evidence I quoted, they are dogs to deal with, one guy in particular, a so called technical service manager, he needs to up his game big time and maybe get some customer service training. It needed a short block replacement and when i started to enquire for prices they were €5500 from Subaru Ireland. In Poland they were €4500. Suddenly Subaru Ireland dropped price to about €3995. Why would they do this? They knew there was a problem with that generation. I got new short block engine and all was fine, except for cost of block and labour, i kept car for another 50000km but then sold it. Bought the MY12 diesel and had no issues up to 187000 when I sold this week as I just had a fear that once it got close to 245000km or less i may have same issues, although Ive read the 2012 has had many changes to the crankshaft that they put into the first and second generation diesels. Got to also mention the resale value of Subaru Diesels are rubbish. Dont get me wrong I love the brand, Ive been a Subaru driver for over 20yrs, Ive gone back to a petrol subaru now, fingers crossed it be the right move Neil

Hi Andrea when you say wrecked engine what do you mean Neil

Hi All Im looking at a 2016 wrx sti that was origionally registered in the Uk. Reg plate BV66LGJ. Its a long shot but wondering if any members owned it and had any history on it. Thanks for reading Neil

Thanks savage bulldogs yeahits drive belt for AC, steering, alternator etc. I think it is the spring thats gone. Trying to get replacement part but its not easily available off the shelf, not locally anyway.

Any help be great, all mechanics closed here in Ireland due to covid lockdown. Please!!!! Ive still to get to work in early hours of morn and dont wanna break down. Thanks

Hi my tensioner seems to be moving far too much and the engine sounds louder than normal. Can you tighten these? Its a 2012 leg Dsl 2.0 i have video but this site wont allow me upload. Thanks

Thanks Mr B, I appreciate the reply. I have ordered the newer short block which is supposed to be better but just no confidence in it either. Crazy really considering their partnership with Toyota on some projects, Toyota who have been making diesels for ages could have helped Subaru in the design phase I'm sure

HI I have a 09 Legacy Diesel that's been diagnosed with cracked crankshaft. I know this is very common with this model. Having no help from the technical manager in Subaru Ireland keeps fobbing me off and also trys to ignore emails. Contacted Subaru Europe in Belgium and they play the same game, reply telling me to contact Subaru Ireland then don't reply to any further emails. Does anyone have any contact email for Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan. Costing me €4k to fix despite so many stories of the crankshaft being inferior. Customer service is very poor from this company I had so much respect for, having owned three previous impreza as far as I can see. Thanks for reading.