blackfang

Possibly so, but until now there wasn't a thread addressing that, so it might reduce some of them. Definitely worth a shot.

Hopefully this will help some out.

Mods, if you want to make this a sticky, feel free. If not, that is ok. There seems to be quite a few threads dealing with damaged or blown tires to where they need to be replaced and how many do they need. I am going to expand on this. My experience on this issue is being in the Automotive industry for 6 years and as a Subaru Service advisor. I have also worked in the tire markets as a certified Michelin/BFG Salesman. Also, the info I am giving you is my view and facts on this subject from first hand knowledge and the failures of the AWD system due to this. If you disagree with it, then so be it, it is your car and your money. I have seen plenty of failures and people end up forking over to me their money because they made the mistake. Whenever you have to replace any tire on a Subaru, you must measure the circumference of the new tire when it is mounted. Then you measure the old tires. If there is more than a 1/4 inch of difference in the measurements, you should replace the other tires. Folks, do NOT let the 1/32nds or 3/32nds rule fool you. That is not the correct method and it will cost you transfer clutches. Normally the 1/4inch threshold is around 15,000 miles, but I have seen a forester make it to 19,000 and still be within 1/4 inch. If you do not do this, you are increasing the chances of damaging the transfer clutches/center diff or prematurely wearing them out on your awd. Automatics tend to be more prone to this than manuals. It isn't really a matter of if it happens, but more of a when. Hope this clears up any confusion on whether you need all new tires or not. Also proper tire rotation's and frequent alignments(I recommend once a year) help prevent irregular wear on the tires. Lack of rotations can also cause awd problems as well.

Also a reminder for those with 2009 Legacy and LGT/B, you have the Subaru Super Coolant(blue), the first coolant exchange is 11yr/137500. After that exchange the coolant every 6yr/75,000. If you use this in your pre-09 vehicle, the coolant exchange is done every 30 months/30,000. This is due to the fact your coolant system still has a mixture/residue of the old green coolant in it. However, if the place that services your car uses a Wynns Power Flush III coolant flush machine, you can exchange it every 6yr/75,000 miles being that machine is approved by SOA and removes all old coolant/residue(per TSB 01-166-08). 01-166-08 09-50-07 **Disclaimer- I am merely passing this info along. If you disagree, or want to debate the issue, I don't care. Argue with yourself. It is your car and your responsibility.**

I am thinking they may mean the socket connectors that the bulbs go in or right in that area.

I would venture where the socket is. Good to see you got it working. Thankfully my original oem ones are still working fine at 35k.

Good luck with it. My guess would be they both went.

Yup. Atleast they have been able to find data on the problem.

Well guess we know he was wrong. I still think it has something related to the BIU as that is a High Speed Can error as it is a communication issue.

Show them the first post. I work at Pence Subaru in Richmond and we replace it just like the post states and it fixes it.

The panel they should of replaced is not attached to the shift boot. It is the side piece.

I know Highlander did as we replaced his under warranty.

2.5i with just a moon roof wind deflector and a SPT catback all for under 1k.

Body Integrated Unit. This controls a lot of the vehicle settings and controls.

Nothing wired into the BIU?

Do you have any after market remote start or alarm systems?

All Subaru requires is that you use an approved oil and the right viscosity. You can use Synthetic as well and follow the maintenance guidelines. Refer to your owners manual. Like it has been mentioned, there are threads on this.

I would check the regulator/switch

Head gaskets?? Chances are we wont know either being you replaced the engine. Maybe taking it to a competent shop that deals with Subaru's?

Parts warranty are 12 months Second if they replaced it under warranty and did not do the recall, then yes they can do it again per the recall.