JmP6889928 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Letter today here too. My car hasn't been driven much in crappy weather-mostly just sits but I'm going to have them look anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Received letter today as well! I did rustproof my car when i purchased it, but probably still worth taking a look at i guess... Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagonation Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Everything else is rusting on my car so why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawnshanning Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Heading to the shop on the 18th at 9am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I just got my car in April from New Jersey registered it on mysubaru and whadyakno it's up for the recall. Guess I will be making an appt. maybe that explains why the ABS light comes on at random... No fluid leaks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kev master Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 If you haven't taken your car in, you better do so ASAP. I had mine for and nothing seemed out of the ordinary but the dealer said they'd like to look at it. I took it in and they service advisor came back an hour later with the following statement: "We are going to keep your car and put you in a loaner." I was confused cause nothing seemed amiss with the car. I had good pedal pressure and the car stopped well. Then he goes on to say you've blown two brake lines and the reservoir is empty. He did say I could take the car but I'd have to sign a waiver acknowledging that I know of the problem but chose to take the car anyways. They said the car should be done by Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Wow, where do you live ? I kind of figured this was going to happen with my 05 wagon, it's my DD since Jun 04. It's seen 9 winter in New England going to/from VT most every winter weekend, it normally get's washed once may be twice between mid Nov and mid March. It was fine. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it.  Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kev master Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 My car now resides in Oklahoma but prior to that had spent all its life in Pittsburgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Mine was fine also. Abs sensor is bad tho and stealership quoted me $260 to replace. F that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Mine was fine also. Abs sensor is bad tho and stealership quoted me $260 to replace. F that. WHy it's a major job to replace the ABS sensor, you have to drive the car into the shop, put it up on the lift, remove the tire and wheel, disconnect the sensor connector, spray the 3 rusty bolts with PB Blaster, remove the one bolt from the clamp and the two that hold in the sensor, then go thru all that again in reverse. It's easy to why it would cost so much. May be the Sensor is like $200.00 LOL While I was waiting for my car, the service guy told a lady they would change her battery terminal for $80.  Your getting a deal at $260 lol 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it.  Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 had my car up on a lift getting oil change and rotate tires. asked my mechanic to take a look the brake line in question. mine definitely needs to be replaced. Â have to make my call to the dealer. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 WHy it's a major job to replace the ABS sensor, you have to drive the car into the shop, put it up on the lift, remove the tire and wheel, disconnect the sensor connector, spray the 3 rusty bolts with PB Blaster, remove the one bolt from the clamp and the two that hold in the sensor, then go thru all that again in reverse. It's easy to why it would cost so much. May be the Sensor is like $200.00 LOL While I was waiting for my car, the service guy told a lady they would change her battery terminal for $80.  Your getting a deal at $260 lol I think the part is like $80. He mentioned something about rust and corroded bolts and tapping out broken bolt studs... I was thinking isn't this a normal procedure when replacing anything that bolts on to the bottom of a car that has ever seen any salt or moisture??  Gonna call the master tech directly(he's in the scene out here) and see if he can do it for a better price. Then check with my tuner/race shop and see what they can do for me. $260 seams like a lot. I would attempt it myself but he said the plug is all the way up through the fender on a harness and not right at the sensor... Can anyone confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziankingz Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Went to the dealer today in Brooklyn took them 20 mins and they just sprayed it and sent me on my way. They said so far no one had the failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Got a look at mine as well.. Doesn't look good. I wonder if they will replace it or just spray over the corrosion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Took mine in last Friday and they sprayed it down with the anti corrosive, even though i did rustproofing...all looked good...and got a free super clean car wash inside out and tire shine =) Definitely worth taking time to get it inspected, its my lifeline...waited 45 mins as they were very busy Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Took mine in to the stealer yesterday and there was no rust at all. The tech let me take a look while it was on the rack (I was too lazy to put it on stands to look at when I knew I was going to have them look at it) and I quickly scanned several other things too....LOL. I bought my LGT new in October 04 and the brake line area in question looked like someone had already sprayed it with the anti-corrosive "wax" stuff that they are using-white residue on the 4 way connector and lines going into the connector. I know I didn't spray it, so possibly someone at the stealership when I bought it may have already seen the light?? Anyway, the stealership I went to said they have inspected 56 cars (I was #57 on the list and SOA only had sent them 32 repair kits and they were initially worried that they were going to use them up quickly and have to order more) and haven't had to do a single repair on them. Looks like a pain in the ass if it would need repair. Use NiCopp yourself if it ever fails and you'll not have near the issue you would with steel line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubRock Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Still need to set up my appointment. I too am worried because I know they are going to mention other things. My care whines and squels and aches when I pick up speed from a stop and when i roll to a stop. As well as my mechanic has been telling me fore months to get my head gaskets looked at since they're leaking oil. I've been avoiding this though because everyone I know says "oh subaru's just do that". This is going to be one expensive recall for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2e2vin Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Just tell them you're there just for the recall. If there's any safety issues, they'll still release the car to you after you sign a disclaimer/waiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCASEYS Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 both mine got waxed on Monday easy in-easy out I donated to LegacyGT.com which allows me to have this nifty signature. Â Â If anything SCASEYS posts ever becomes a sticky i'm gonna light this whole place on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kev master Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Just got my car back after 2 weeks in the shop. They said it was really hard to get the parts for it and then they've got to take most of the car apart like drop the Transmission and rear end as well as take the seats out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubRock Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Just got my car back after 2 weeks in the shop. They said it was really hard to get the parts for it and then they've got to take most of the car apart like drop the Transmission and rear end as well as take the seats out. Just for this brake line thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kev master Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Yup just for the brake line thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm25rs Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I just called my closest dealer, Subaru of Hunt Valley. They took my name and number, and apparently they're just calling people as spots open up - said it's about a 2 week wait time at this point  Also said that every car they've seen has been fine - they just spray the protectant on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkhousman Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Take mine in today jacked it up and took a look at it last night. Not looking so hot slight seepage it seems and fluid level is a bit low. Kinda surprising as the rust on the underside of car isn't all that bad for being a Massachusetts car it whole life. Hope I am not without my car for 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkhousman Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Failed recall said I am the first to fail out of hundreds they have done and they won't have parts till thursday. Damn and no loaner available and enterprize is closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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