2002 Subaru Forester (SF) — Repair Solution

2.5L EJ251 4cyl 16v SOHC MPFI Petrol · Limp Mode · Transmission & Clutch

Subaru Forester (SF) Limp Mode Transmission & Clutch Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester (SF)
Year: 2002
Engine: 2.5L EJ251 4cyl 16v SOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Transmission & Clutch
Category: Limp Mode

Customer Complaint

Vehicle auto transmission was going into limp mode and the speedo was dropping out.


Problem Summary

This vehicle, a 2.4L X with EJ25 engine, had has been looked at by a few workshops and the gear box had been changed.

It was strange that the fault was very intermittent. It would play up and then come good for no apparent reason.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBSF0230266
Vehicle2002 Subaru Forester (SF)
Engine2.5L EJ251 4cyl 16v SOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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