evil_O Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 just underneath the light, as it wraps around towards the passenger door, looks like it is sagging and coming off - well.... it is. WTF? I don't have a cam here at work so I am going to attempt to explain this the best that I can and then I am calling the stealership. Driver side bumper = nice tight finish. Cannot pull bumper away at said location. Passenger side - bumper appears to be hanging a bit. Can pull bumper away at said location. Also, it looks liks a$$ and is bugging the hell out of me. Anyone else eperience this? It almost appears as though a retaining clip is missing. I am in a bit of the same as 03Indigo (with the back) so I have not been able to get up under there and take a looksie too much. I was able to pull the plastic wheel well shroud out but can find nothing out of sorts..... ok.. off to call the stealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusDubya77 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 did you clear out you headlights..I know I had fitment issues at first when I was reinstalling my bumper after I cleared mine... :woowoo:check out the Diamond Gray Metallic Monster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_O Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Nope. I have not touched anything up front regarding that. The only thing that has been done is a clear bra and the bumper was not removed to do this. I have scheduled an appt. for 1130 to have it looked at/fixed. It looks as though the retaining clip has come off - if there is one in that area.... (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 There is a plastic clip (located under the inner wheel well splash guard). If that has come loose it would cause exactly what you are describing. Fortunately it should be cheap and easy to fix. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 there are a few around the top edge where the skin meets the metal. Sounds like one is missing or just popped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_O Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Well that makes me feel a little better. We have had some scortchin' a$$ heat here in CO... it was 105 in Highlands Ranch on Saturday... and I thought maybe the heat of all things, started the bumper to sag. Service tech said if it is a quick fix they will do it with me standing there... either that or they will schedule me in at a later date. I just want it fixed cause it is bugging the heck out of me... and did I mention I am a need it NOW kind of guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hip2bclip Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Yup... it is the lack of retaining clips. I have the same problem on the driver side. Here is a pic of this problem on my car. I'm getting it fixed later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_O Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 THAT is the same thing I have going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoss Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I am so glad you guys brought this up. I noticed this a few weeks ago. It is the same exact thing. I have pushed it in with my hand a few times now, but it is annoying. The drivers side doesn't do it. It was kinda bugging me but I didn't think much of it with everything else going on. I thought it could have been when I pulled up a bit much in the garage and hit my work bench. I was hardly moving and didn't think that would cause this. I hated my A4, but it had great solid bumpers and thick sheet metal which was nice at times. I'll have this looked at the next time I get my oil changed. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Take the bumper off- it just goes right back in. Someone didn't line it up properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_O Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 She is going in at 0800 on Friday to get fixed. I would try it if I was not out in the back. If there is something faulty though... at least this way I know it will get fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjam79 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Mine is sagging under the headlight. Is there a way that the bumper is supposed to slide under the headlight? The clip on the side behind the headlight is on. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_O Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 OK... ALLLL fixed. Wife took the car in this morning for me as I could not due to work related issues. She just called and said it took about 5 minutes to fix it. The bumper just needed to be pushed in far enough to allow it to attach to a "hook" the bumper attaches to. We will see how she fares today as it is suppose to reach 102 in the Denver Metro area. I am hoping the heat did not cause the bumper to "unlatch" itself. In any event, I am happy for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I have the smae thing happening to mine now. I wonder if I can fix it myself. If not I am going to have to take her in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_O Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 I am sure, if was in a better place, I could hav fixed it. With all things said though, I am glad that I took it in... just to be on the safe side. Since this was not something I did - by removing the bumper - I wanted to make sure it was addressed under warranty. It took under an hour (drive time and all) to get it fixed in case you are wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Yeha maybe I can call and just have them do it while I stand there. I am also having the break studdering at high speed breaking. Maybe I should just make an appt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_O Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Maybe I should just make an appt. That is what I would do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I just hate losing an entire day for crap like this. I have to take a vacation day usually which is a HUGE pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikonomore Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 The sagging happened to mine last August. The dealership fixed it last September and it's been fine ever since. So once you get it fixed, you'll be all set. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayGT Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Would anybody happen to have the part # for the side clip because i dont feeling like driving 1/2 hour to find out my dealership doesn't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon05GT Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I just noticed yesterday that i have the same problem. it looks like it is coming off but it is not that loose. just kind of sticking out a bit. I havent even called the dealer on it yet, but i will pretty soon before it gets worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Well I have the same thing and I went to the dealer to get the brakes and this fixed. They fixed the brakes and couldn't fix the bumper. They needed to order a clip. So I have to go back on Friday to fix it. Such a pain, had to take a whole day off from work for a clip. Subaru doesn't offer loaners, i miss my acura for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayGT Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 got it checked out today.......front bumper was put on wrong at the factory...go figure why it popped off on the passenger side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiem Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I brought mine in to the dealer today to take a look. They couldnt fix it - said it doesnt have any missing clips. They're thinking of having the front bumper replaced - I dont know about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_O Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Go to a different dealer - one that has dealt with this car before. The dealer I went to had not worked on this section of the '05 but knew what the issue was. It sounds like the dealership you went to is even less informed. Like surgery, get a second opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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