2012 Subaru Forester (SH) — Repair Solution

2.5L FB25A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Noise In Engine · Engine

Subaru Forester (SH) Noise In Engine Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester (SH)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.5L FB25A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 133,000
Area: Engine
Category: Noise In Engine

Customer Complaint

The engine is noisy.

Problem Summary

There is an intermittent rattle in the front of the engine. The rattle is coming from the passenger side front of timing case in the area of the VCT.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBSH12126
Vehicle2012 Subaru Forester (SH)
Engine2.5L FB25A 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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